It is with great regret that we report racing great Phil Hill passed away this morning, August 28th, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Philip Toll Hill Jr., (1927 – 2008) is the only American-born driver to win the Formula One driving championship. … [Read more...]
Henry E. Payne III (1935 – 2008)
Vintage racing lost one of its most avid and dedicated participants on Friday June 27, Henry E. Payne III. After fighting a rare blood disease for most of his adult life it finally took his life; he died peacefully at home. … [Read more...]
Mark Donohue – Driver Profile
Mark Neary Donohue, Jr. (March 18, 1937 - August 19, 1975) was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car and drive it consistently on the absolute limit. Donohue's wins include multiple SCCA National championships, 1968, 1969 and 1971 SCCA Trans Am, 1972 Indianapolis 500, 1973 Can-Am and the inaugural IROC series. … [Read more...]
Profile – Martin Swig
Martin Swig is a San Francisco-based vintage racer, car collector and founder of the California Mille vintage car rally. Winding Road recently profiled the "Free Spirit of California Motoring" for their online magazine. The Free Spirit of California Motoring – A Profile of Martin Swig The view from Martin Swig's living room is one of a kind, much like the man himself. Look west through the full-length … [Read more...]
Vic Elford – Driver Profile
Victor Henry Elford (born in London, June 10, 1935) is a former sportscar racing, rallying and Formula One driver from England. He participated in 13 World Championship F1 Grands Prix, debuting on July 7, 1968. He scored a total of 8 championship points. Elford, one of the greatest all-rounders in motorsport history alongside Jacky Ickx, Stirling Moss and others, was mainly a famous sports car competitor as well … [Read more...]
Francois Cevert – Driver Profile
Ex-F1 driver François Cevert was a name Sports Car Digest was not too familiar with until recently when we stumbled across a three-part YouTube video documentary on the Frenchman. The videos are an interesting look at this talented driver that was taken from us just as he really started to shine. Plus, the 1970s racing footage is incredible. Take a look. … [Read more...]
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