For many racing enthusiasts around the globe, it is easy to make the mistake of thinking that racing in Canada...
This site bills itself as “a celebration of motorsport,” and that just about says it all. Now in its fifth...
When it comes to American racing cars, most followers of the sport reserve a special place in their hearts for Jim Hall’s Texas born and bred Chaparrals. These were cars that represented the best of what racing is all about—uniqueness, mechanical exploration and technological advancement, as well as success. The...
Dennis Gray has been a professional photographer since the ’70s and, in addition to his work in the advertising field,...
As one of our two Profile cars come to us courtesy of Clive Chapman’s Classic Team Lotus, we thought it...
This month’s Web site is essentially a photo album, by a fan for other fans, and features a variety of photos taken by the mysterious “DC” (there are no bio or “contact us” links) during his travels to races over the better part of three decades. It features galleries broken...
This is the official site of the Shelby American Collection in Boulder, Colorado, which houses many examples of significant Shelby...
There’s a fantastic trend building on the Internet: it is individuals creating Web sites to showcase their old amateur racing...
After reading this issue, and re-discovering the breadth and significance of Cooper racing cars to the history and progression of modern motorsport, it seems absolutely bewildering that the Internet is virtually devoid of Web sites devoted to the history of Cooper! In fact, to the best of our (and Google’s)...
This month’s featured Web site is devoted to the history of the Corvette, with an emphasis on its racing history...
Founded in 1911 by a Japanese engineer trained in the United States, the Datsun Motor Car Company ranks as one...
Dave Friedman Photography If you’re a regular reader of VRJ, then you’re probably familiar with the breathtaking photographic work of Dave Friedman. Dave has been capturing the essence of motorsport for over 30 years. Dave’s subject matter has included, sprint cars, endurance racing, Can-Am, Trans-Am, Indy, NASCAR and Formula One....
The basic site here is very broad-based, but in its “Racing” section is this subsection devoted to Dan Gurney’s career...
The broadly experienced Bill McGuire, whose several careers in the automotive world include consultancy, troubleshooting, education, negotiations and, of course,...
This site is a tribute to specialist car builder Bill Devin, and is indeed labeled his “Home Page.” Its opening image is almost minimalist, but when you go exploring, clicking on the various tabs and links, the site comes alive. VUnder the first of these tabs, “The Man” you’ll find...
Anyone looking to learn about, service, purchase or sell a pre-war Aston Martin should find time to visit this site,...
As evidenced in VR’s recent two-part feature, the diminutive under-1-liter Italian sports car affectionately known as “Etceterini” encompasses a broad,...
While often overlooked in the annals of motorsport history, from 1963 to 1988 the European Touring Car Championship (ETCC) provided some epic production car racing. In its early days, the ETCC was an affordable entry point for young drivers to hone their craft. Future stars like Baghetti, Ickx and Whitmore...
Given this issue’s focus on safety equipment, and knowing that most of our readers possess at least an appreciation for...
The Web is a funny old place… there is no shortage of sites devoted to the greatest Formula One drivers...
As one of the most recognized names in motorsport, the blood red cars of Ferrari are perhaps one of the few automotive icons that are universally known by enthusiasts and nonenthusiasts all across the world. With over 50 years of road and racing heritage, one would expect that the official...
Failure is not a friend of many racing drivers, but there is a school of thought that asks: if you...
Historic Formula Junior racing in Britain and Europe has steadily grown over the past decade in both the total number...
Here’s a site dedicated to the technical side of Formula One, where the home page offers daily news and, not unexpectedly, technical insights. Included among the latter—at least when this was written—is a look at the nifty thermal-imaging cameras presently adding great insight to the F1 TV shows. Beyond the...
During the late ’60s and early ’70s few racecar drivers better fit the image of the playboy racer than Frenchman...
A couple of years ago, we brought your attention to a Web site devoted to the Frazer Nash. In light...
To supplement this month’s feature story on the 1961 French Grand Prix we offer this nearly 20-minute clip in summary of the event, with excellent explanatory commentary to guide viewers through the entire race weekend. It provides a good perspective on not only the race at hand, but also the...