Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seater racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The engine...
Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seat racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The engine...
“And Now for Something Completely Different.” This mantra aptly characterized the boldness of Monty Python when it first aired in 1969. Fresh and fantastic; different in the best way possible. In my view, the same can be said of the racing machines and pilots of Great Britain. A bit more...
What kind of racing driver is it who forgets how many times he’s won? One of the most successful, of...
David Wishart Hobbs was born into an Australian immigrant family in the British West Midlands city of Leamington Spa, five...
Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seat racing cars built to a specific set of rules and powered by American production-line V-8 engines of 5-liter displacement. It started as a bright idea in 1967 and ran successfully until politics among the governing body, race organizers, and team owners...
Watkins Glen International has announced that David Hobbs has accepted an invitation to serve as Grand Marshal for the Hilliard...
Starting his career in the early ’60s behind the wheel of a Mini, John Fitzpatrick quickly worked his way to...
We were very honored to be given the opportunity to work with Porsche Cars North America to produce this special all-Porsche issue that, in addition to our normal distribution, will also be going to all the competitors and guests at this year’s Rennsport Reunion III at Daytona. The all-Porsche Rennsport...
Kirk F. White took a circuitous route to his successful classic car business in Philadelphia, entering the workforce earlier than...
The author’s primary impression of the car is of the need to keep the revs up so that the boost,...
John Surtees Luigi Chinetti Niki Lauda Ronnie Peterson 1 Porsche officially begins work on the 956 (1981). 3 Ludwig Heimrath wins the USAC-sanctioned sports car race at St. Jovite, Quebec, Canada, driving a Cooper-Ford (1964). Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access...
David Hobbs has been selected to receive the “Spirit of Competition” award from the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum at the...
Formula 5000 was a racing series for open wheel, single-seater racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The...
1960 Kieft Formula Junior The history of British motorsport is rife with postwar racecar manufacturers that saw their genesis in the hands of a dedicated engineer or enthusiast. Names like Colin Chapman (Lotus), John Cooper (Cooper) and Eric Broadley (Lola) are just a few of such individuals that set out...
I became involved in motor racing with some very good friends at the Midland Racing Partnership, located in my hometown...
Heavy Duty Lightweights 1961 Jaguar XKE “Coombs Lightweight” & 1963 Jaguar XKE “Qvale Lightweight” Photo: Pete Austin The year 2011 marks 50...
For the third consecutive year, the Vintage Racecar|Vintage Roadcar magazine European team will be exhibiting at the Lancaster Insurance Classic Motor Show, the UK’s biggest and best Classic Motor Show, this November 13-15, at the National Events Centre in Birmingham. This year our stand will once again be situated in...
• Goodwood has announced provisional dates for its 2016 Festival of Speed and Revival meetings, planning to stage the former...
Louis Wagner Gaston Chevrolet 2 Jacky Ickx and David Hobbs drive a Gulf Ford GT40 to victory in the Rand...
Pete Lyons How do you stop a racing runaway? Well, you might try throwing more races in its way. Ending McLaren Can-Am domination—that may have been one goal of series officials when they scheduled their fourth season, 1969, with nearly twice as many rounds as before. Become a Member &...
The Scene: The #25 factory BMW CSL is well known for its rich racing history and many race wins. Epic...
This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the race that began as the Daytona Continental in 1962 and evolved into...
British racing legend, Formula One television analyst, 2009 Motorsports Hall of Fame inductee, businessman and all-around raconteur David Hobbs will share his escapades as the highlighted guest speaker during the annual Picnic in the Park at this year’s Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion on Saturday, August 20. The annual picnic is...
Primarily, my racing with BMW was through Teddy Mayer and McLaren, as BMW and McLaren had been partners in a...
Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seat racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The engine...
The International Motor Racing Research Center has announced the speakers who will participate at this year’s “Legends Speak.” The interactive program is part of the Grand Prix Festival being held in Watkins Glen, N.Y., on Friday, Sept. 7. The event will take place in the gazebo at Lafayette Park located...
1969 Mirage M2-BRM The Mirage profiled here is no optical illusion, although it is certainly as beautiful as some optical...
Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seater racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The engine...
On the evening of Saturday, September 2, during Historic Festival 35 presented by the Prestige Family of Fine Cars, Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park will host a party, the “60 Year Celebration,” that will not only celebrate six decades of tradition, beauty and speed at the track, but also kick-off fundraising...