Chas Parker
@chasparker.bsky.social
Motorsport writer and author of fifteen books. Shortlisted for 2017 RAC Motoring Book of the Year; ex-astronomer; lover of rugby, real ale and walking.
Full moon rising over the sea last night.
July 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Full moon rising over the sea last night.
A few pics from my 54th British Grand Prix at Silverstone over the weekend.
July 8, 2025 at 4:17 PM
A few pics from my 54th British Grand Prix at Silverstone over the weekend.
Tomorrow, 13 May, the 75th anniversary of the first-ever F1 World Championship Grand Prix at Silverstone, I shall be signing copies of my latest book about the history of the circuit in the Silverstone Museum. Later on, at 18.00, I shall be the guest on BBC Northants available on BBC Sounds.
May 12, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Tomorrow, 13 May, the 75th anniversary of the first-ever F1 World Championship Grand Prix at Silverstone, I shall be signing copies of my latest book about the history of the circuit in the Silverstone Museum. Later on, at 18.00, I shall be the guest on BBC Northants available on BBC Sounds.
RIP Jochen Mass. A lovely bloke.
May 5, 2025 at 5:17 PM
RIP Jochen Mass. A lovely bloke.
Proud to have my History of Silverstone, second edition, selected as book of the month in the latest issue of Motor Sport magazine. @motorsport1924 #MotorSportMagazine #silverstonecircuit #silverstonemuseum #evropublishing
April 29, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Proud to have my History of Silverstone, second edition, selected as book of the month in the latest issue of Motor Sport magazine. @motorsport1924 #MotorSportMagazine #silverstonecircuit #silverstonemuseum #evropublishing
Completed another seven-mile section of the South Downs Way yesterday, from Washington in West Sussex to Amberley. That's more than 50 miles we've walked, so we're just over half-way! #SouthDowns
April 2, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Completed another seven-mile section of the South Downs Way yesterday, from Washington in West Sussex to Amberley. That's more than 50 miles we've walked, so we're just over half-way! #SouthDowns
My latest book, due out this week.
March 17, 2025 at 8:39 PM
My latest book, due out this week.
Been frightening the grandchildren again...
March 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Been frightening the grandchildren again...
Merry Christmas everyone!
December 25, 2024 at 12:53 PM
Merry Christmas everyone!
Wonderful atmosphere at Robertsbridge bonfire last night.
November 17, 2024 at 11:35 AM
Wonderful atmosphere at Robertsbridge bonfire last night.