Marcus Simmons recalls the delights of Darlington during his latest summer trip to the Croft round of the British Touring Car Championship, well at least those bits he can remember...

Two motorsport journalists met Darlington's bravest man over the Croft TOCA weekend, which as usual featured great racing, lots of pubs and a curry.

It's become a standing joke that, seconds after checking into 'The King's Head' hotel in Darlington on a Friday evening, we'll be sitting outside 'The Pennyweight' pub, having our first pint after the long drive up.

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