Welcome to Autosport 2018. It’s kinda like the UK’s version of SEMA…

But instead of being in Las Vegas in November it’s in Birmingham in January, is about a 10th of the size, and the confectionary staff couldn’t muster a smile let alone a “good day Sir”.

But you know what? It’s still bloody awesome and there’s more than one reason why. Autosport tags itself as Europe’s most innovative motorsport show, we’re not really sure what that means but we do know that it’s the place to be if you’re a manufacturer, retailer, racing driver, or simply a motorsport fan boy.

The whole industry is there, it’s where meetings are scheduled and deals are done. But for us? It’s simply automotive heaven. From ogling at vast variety of multi-million pound race cars to shopping at the endless retails stands that sell everything from tweed flat caps to electric drivetrains.

Here are just a few of our highlights…