Bob Holden For anyone involved in motor sport within Australia, the name of Bob Holden has been a prominent one...
It’s a simple fact that the most popular form of motor racing in Australia today is sedan racing. Of course,...
1965 Ford Cortina GT500 First used as a motor racing circuit back in 1938, for the Australian Grand Prix of that year, the Mount Panorama circuit at Bathurst, some 125 miles west of Sydney, has changed somewhat over the years from a dusty unpaved road into what is now an...
Resembling nothing so much as a 1946 Chevrolet Fleetline sedan that was left in the dryer a bit too long,...
You could call it a long time between drinks. It’s been some 35 years since the last race meeting was...
During the late 1960s and 1970s, the names of Leo and Ian (aka Pete) Geoghegan became known thoughout almost every household in Australia. In the case of brother Leo, a string of successes in Lotus open-wheelers, back-to-back Australian F2 championships and an Australian Drivers Championship gave him not only Australian,...
As we’ve done each of the ten years we’ve now been in publication, this month we focus all of the...
1976 Holden Torana L34 A month or so back, Vintage Racecar interviewed Leo Geoghegan, a true icon of Australian motorsport....
Frankly, I was surprised at how easily it drove after some previous experiences I had with other open-wheelers. Owner Ed Holly and I are about the same size and shape, and once my bum was in the seat of his Brabham BT6 I felt perfectly at home. No names of...
Australia’s home of motor sport, Mount Panorama (Bathurst), will once again come alive with the roar of engines at Easter—this...
Mt. Panorama, Bathurst, Australia April 10–11, 2009 No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium...
The ex–Geoghegan 1960 Lotus Elite The ex–Chamberlain 1960 Lotus Elite The 1967 Lotus Elite Twin Cam No matter what year it is, there is always a celebration of something or other. Each month through Vintage Racecar’s Time Capsule page, we are reminded of significant events that have occurred throughout the...
1958 Jaguar 3.4 Saloon An unused flying boat base from WWII provided the “test track” where our man Quinn tried...
Australian Collector Extraordinaire Astounded! That would be the best word to describe how I felt when Sydney, Australia-based classic car enthusiast Rick Marks sent me the list of cars that have passed through his hands. No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get...
The 1950s and ’60s were to many involved in Australian historic motor sport, the halcyon years. It was the time...
1935 Sulman Singer We all have defining moments in our lives that remain with us. Moments that leave an indelible...
Tom Walkinshaw began his racing career as just another youngster trying to find ways to indulge his passions, and by the time he stepped away he had amassed a number of championship titles for himself and his corporate partners, including Jaguar’s last two victories at Le Mans and their pair...
Tazio Nuvolari James Hunt Photo: Dennis Gray 1 Dick Johnson and John Bowe drive a Ford Sierra to victory in...
Monday March 2, 2015 was indeed a sad day for Australian historic motor sport enthusiasts when Leo Geoghegan (78), one of...
Bathurst, Mt. Panorama, Australia March 21–23, 2008 David Reid (Jaguar C-type replica) leads the Jaguar Mk2 of Peter Marshall down the mountain.Photo: Jeremy Dale No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here....
We all know that life isn’t a bed of roses and, sometimes, we are dealt the cruelest of blows. Don...
Neville HayPhoto: Kary Jiggle Neville Hay is a great communicator and over many years has provided the commentary at race...
Denny Hulme was one of the most reserved men in motor racing. He seldom showed his emotions, which he camouflaged with a likable but sometimes gruff personality. Hulme never regarded himself a star, even if that were the case, and often went unrecognized in the most public of places, among...
If you are even just slightly interested in Australian motor racing there are two Sundays of the year that are...
Bathurst, NSW, Australia February 2-4, 2018 Ryan Curnick’s Porsche 911 being chased by the Austin-Healey 100/6 of Zach McAfee and...
