Clutch action is reasonable, being light, with a comparatively short throw, but not always ensuring complete disengagement of the drive for power-on downshifts. Probably a matter of getting used to it.

The rack-and-pinion steering has the usual positive feel, quite a lot of reaction being felt from the wheels, especially on bumpy sections, but the whole mechanism being delightfully light. The brakes, too, (drums all round) were light to handle, provided all the stopping power required, and when hot lost none of their efficiency.

Although power can be felt from 6,000 rpm onwards, it helps not to drop below 7,000 if you have any alternative, and with the gearing provided I could stay in fourth all the way along the top straight, reaching Paddock with something approaching 10,000 on the clock.

Just where a Honda 600 will fit into the British racing scene is difficult to predict but let's hope a slot can be found for it, because it's a fascinating little car, great fun to drive, and a technical achievement which deserves the publicity which only racing can provide.