Pistonheads

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Pistonheads is a popular UK-based website for motoring enthusiasts, the main feature of which is a very active discussion forum. The site gained particular attention in 2006 when members organised a fund raising appeal for Yorkshire Air Ambulance, following the high speed crash of Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond. [1] It has a lot of prominent events, offical and unoffical, that have arisen from members getting together including Vmax, The Northants Runs, Pistonfest, Black Tie & Pie, and the elusive, secretive Tunnel Runs.

The website was originally devised as a site for fellow TVR owners to share information, tips, and help each other with common problems. It has become a worldwide success and is one of the most popular motoring forums to date. [2][3]

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  1. ^ Keely, Alistair Air ambulance moves Hammond from Leeds hospital The Independent Online, 2006-09-28. Retrieved 2006-10-12
  2. ^ Hitwise traffic reports for 'Automotive-Recreation' category, Apr-Jun 2006
  3. ^ Alexa rankings for category: United Kingdom > Recreation and Sports > Transport > Motoring > Magazines

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