With the recent passing of automotive icon Carroll Shelby, it is easy to look at his amazing life through the...
Ben Collins takes a thrilling ride in the 1967 Alpine A210, a legendary race car that made its mark in...
Inspired by the iconic Alpine A110 that won the 1973 Sanremo Rally, this new limited edition features a modern and distinctive design, combined with the agility and performance of its chassis and 300 bhp engine. The Alpine A110 San Remo 73 features a unique design combination both inside and out....
Automobile manufacturers consistently look to various sources of inspiration when designing their cars. A current trend or future direction in...
Collecting Cars auction platform recently showcased a rare 1993 Alpine A610 and it is currently on the block. It was...
To celebrate its debut in Formula One, as well as its assault on a selection of other high-speed disciplines, Alpine is taking a look back at some of its iconic moments in racing and significant achievements spanning more than five decades. For some, the earliest memories of Alpine are of...
During October 26th-30th, Gooding & Company will be hosting its second Geared Online auction, where a collection of staggering exotic...
This unique 1938 Mercedes-Benz Gelandesport 170VS is the only remaining example of 10 specially built by the factory to compete...
Groupe Renault displayed four historic endurance racing prototypes (above, photo courtesy of Renault) at this year’s Retromobile Show in Paris, February 7-11, in celebration of the 40th anniversary of Alpine’s overall win in the 1978 24 Hours of Le Mans. Not only was the winning prototype, Renault Alpine A442B, on...
The FIA sports prototypes were some of the most exciting purpose-built racing cars ever designed. They competed under the regulations...
July 2017 Porsche 914 – The Racing History By Roy Smith Writing about a subject is relatively easy when there...
Bob Wollek was a champion many times over before he even got into motor racing. He won no fewer than three gold and two silver medals in the World University Games—second only to the Olympics—in downhill, slalom and combined skiing events in 1966 and 1968. When he exploded onto the...
In this month’s Racecar Profile [“Bound by Fate”], you’ll read that I recently had the opportunity to test drive the...
The FIA sports prototypes were some of the most exciting purpose-built racing cars ever designed. They competed under the regulations set forth by the FIA (Federation International Automobile) in the International Championship of Makes from 1964-1971, and the World Championship of Makes from 1972-1981. The regulations changed somewhat as the...
Alpine founder Jean Rédélé was very keen to ensure his cars enjoyed great success in competition, with the A110 being...
What kind of racing driver is it who forgets how many times he’s won? One of the most successful, of...
The chaotic scene just after the #88 car of Huhn/Schwarz crashed at the Nürburgring in 1970. Photo: Porsche Werk Motor racing has always involved risk for the drivers, and sometimes for spectators too, as was seen to horrific effect in the disaster that occurred at the 1955 Le Mans 24...
With its revised and corrected rear suspension, the car is a blast to drive especially when steered with the throttle. Photo:...
Mike Lawrence Australia has decided to demote FF1600 and install Formula 4 as its national starter series. Formula 4 gives...
Photo: Gerard Brown A Talbot 105 Alpine has won the Endurance Rally Association’s inaugural Alpine Trial, 80 years after a Talbot won the original 1934 rally —with the winning car and driver from 1934 also competing in the ERA event. The all-British team of Gareth Burnett and Jeremy Haylock won...
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holman-moody: The Legendary Race Team By Tom Cotter and Al Pearce This second edition of a book originally published more...
The assembled gladiators, left to right: Alain Mahé, Jean-Francois Piot, Jacques Jauber, Jean Ragnotti, Jean-Louis Marnat, Michele “Biche” Petit, Jean Rédélé, Michel Vial, Marcel Callewaert, Jean-Claude Andruet, Bernard Darniche, Jean-Luc Thérier, Jean-Pierre Nicolas, Ove Andersson and Jean Todt.Photo: Renault communications Two significant anniversaries come along during 2013 for Alpine Renault....
Alpine and Renault – the Sports Prototypes Vols. 1 & 2 By Roy Smith Originally published in 2010, the story...
With this month’s main feature story looking at the Alpine Renaults that played a prominent role in the World Rally...
Renault and Caterham Group have announced their agreement to join forces in pursuit of jointly developing sports vehicles under the historic Alpine name. According to the companies, these future vehicles will be distinctive, differentiated and carry the respective DNA of Alpine and Caterham Cars. Perhaps most importantly, this new joint...
Vintage Racecar’s European team will be out in full force at the 10th Race Retro, at Stoneleigh Park, near Coventry,...
There are so many great racecars. I have always liked the Cobra, and I would be very pleased for someone...
• Simpson Performance Products has expanded its line of racing safety products with the acquisition of HANS Performance Products, makers of the HANS Device Head And Neck Restraint System. HANS Performance Products, formed in 1991 by five-time IMSA driving champion Jim Downing and HANS inventor Dr. Robert Hubbard, will be operated...
