Nigel Mansell Biography Nigel Ernest James Mansell OBE was born the 8th of August 1953 in Upton-upon-Severn, Worcestershire, England. His...
Jimmy Clark Biography Jimmy Clark was born in Kilmany, in the county of Fife to a Scottish farming family, roots...
The Formula Junior category was introduced in Italy in 1958 by Count Giovanni Lurani, and in 1959, it became an International Formula. Shortly thereafter, in 1960, the British began to take a serious interest in the category that began the rivalry between British and Italian cars. The original FIA Formula...
I was born in Italy into a family that was involved in motor racing—both my father and my uncle were...
Jim Clark is remembered for his ability to drive and win in all types of cars and series, Formula 1,...
Peter Collins Sir Stirling Moss 2 Stirling Moss drives a Maserati 250F to victory in the Glover Trophy Race at Goodwood, England (1956). 5 Jim Clark wins the unlimited sports car race and the Formula Libre race at Full Sutton, England (1958). Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To...
The ex–Geoghegan 1960 Lotus Elite The ex–Chamberlain 1960 Lotus Elite The 1967 Lotus Elite Twin Cam No matter what year...
Moss at His Best When it was announced in 1958 that the capacity limit for Formula One would change from...
Having grown up the son of racer and team owner Reg Parnell, it’s little wonder that Tim Parnell has lived a life dominated by motorsport. Whether going to pre-war races with his father, racing himself in F2 or leading the BRM race organization, Tim Parnell has played an integral role...
Jim Clark Frank Williams Photo: Williams F1 1 Jody Scheckter drives a Tyrrell 007 to victory in the South African...
The Earl of March has recently confirmed the theme of the 2008 Goodwood Festival of Speed, which is “Hawthorn to...
1964 Cooper–Maserati T61P By the time Roy Salvadori chased Bruce McLaren to the checkered flag at the Daily Express International Trophy meeting at Silverstone on May 2, 1964, sports car racing had already begun to change significantly. Roger Penske often gets the credit—or the blame—for what led to the real...
A film festival that celebrates the life of the two-time World Champion racing driver, Jim Clark, will take place at...
During the late 1960s and 1970s, the names of Leo and Ian (aka Pete) Geoghegan became known thoughout almost every...
Rodger Ward Vincenzo Florio 1 Colin Chapman and Michael Allen form the Lotus Engineering Company (1952). 2 The First South Africa Grand Prix to be held on the Kyalami track near Johannesburg is won by Pedro Rodriguez at the wheel of a Cooper-Maserati. First F1 win for Rodriguez and last...
How amusing, I often smile, that a breed of racer I associate with conservatism generally speeds around to the left....
1960 Kieft Formula Junior The history of British motorsport is rife with postwar racecar manufacturers that saw their genesis in...
The British Grand Prix; Silverstone, June 20, 1963. Graham Hill really trying hard with his BRM 57 absolutely on the limit. Good as both car and driver were, they were no match for Jim Clark and a Lotus 25. Hill finished 3rd after running out of fuel on the last...
There was never any doubt that Chris Amon was an exceptional talent. Mauro Forghieri, Ferrari’s chief designer for almost 20...
I can still hear my father, Walter Hayes, saying to me: “Sit there and do not, under any circumstances, move.”...
Lotus was the star of the 1957 London Motor Show, which was remarkable since prior to that Lotus only made competition cars. Every year, the organizers donated a stand to a company which had flown the flag and Lotus had taken two class wins at Le Mans, plus a 1-2...
There are many racing drivers, a lesser quantity of great racing drivers, and a very small number who transcend mere...
At the end of 1969, during the height of the Ferrari-Porsche World Sports Car Championship “wars,” Jo Siffert was wined...
October 2007 F1: Soon to Be Formula Teenager? Photo: ISPFD Dear Editor, Lewis Hamilton’s astounding success in his debut season is a sure sign of an incredible talent, a future multiple world champion if he plays the team card properly. At the same time, this is a stunning reminder of the...
I was born in Capetown, South Africa, a very long way from the epicenter of motor racing, Central Europe. Motorsport,...
September 2007 Graham Hill Scrapbook, 1929–1966 By Philip Porter Over the past couple of years, we’ve brought you reviews of...
“Dinosaurs,” we called them, ridiculing their bulk, their weight, their mindless loyalty to outmoded dogma. Indy Roadsters; they were rife with front engines and beam axles and no clue about “Modern Engineering.” Hopelessly old-fashioned, they should be rolled aside and forgotten. That’s what we said at the time. Pete Lyons...
Nino Vaccarella Ronnie Peterson 1 Ronnie Peterson wins the French Grand Prix at Paul Ricard in a John Player Special...
Jack Brabham Richard Petty 1 Dereck Bell, Hans Stuck, and Al Holbert drive a Rothmans Porsche 962 to victory in the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Jo Gartner dies in an accident during the early morning hours (1986). 4 Rick Mears drives a Penske PC-18 to victory in the CART...
