An ARPS panel has to be accompanied by a statement of intent not exceeding 150 words. Writing such a statement is not as easy as it sounds! Mine appears below. It would certainly not challenge the works of Shakespeare but I hope it conveys what I had set out to achieve.

Motorsport

The purpose of the panel is to demonstrate some of the varieties and contrasts in motorsport. Traditionally colour is dictated by the country’s racing colour (10) but nowadays more frequently by the colour scheme of the manufacturer (2,13) or sponsor (6,12,14). The race circuit’s smooth surface contrasts with the unpredictable dust, mud and water of rallies and motocross (1,3,13,15). Contrast the agility of the modern superbike (8,9,14) with the classic bike (5) although the determination of the riders is clearly the same. Contrast also the power; the engine in the 1950s sports car (10) almost 20 times larger than that in the 250cc kart (7).
However the common desire is excellence in machine and competitor; a desire that inspires not only the “young chargers” in modern single-seaters (4,11) but also keeps machinery 50 years old or more competing, despite the clear risk to a cherished and valuable item (10).