Prices are based on an average of values submitted by our panel of expert consultants who this month include: Kent...
John Surtees Niki Lauda 5 NASCAR driver Darrell Waltrip is born (1947). 6 Porsche 906 wins its class in its...
The last time we spoke, we talked about the importance of having the correct fastner for a given application. This month let’s turn our attention to keeping those fasteners in place. TORQUE Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full...
We posed the question two issues back, “Who are the two Americans who would have been most likely to succeed...
“…several thousands of blue eyes stared incredulously at the remains of the red racing car… they searched in vain among...
These are days of confusion. As I write this, there are either three days left in the Millennium or, depending upon which interpretation of the Gregorian calendar you subscribe to, a year and three days. And, if that’s not confusing enough, consider that I am writing this in December for...
Home tracks – every racer has one. For some, it may be the track nearest to where you live. For...
41 year-old German Christian Danner is one of a very small number of active drivers with connections to the heady…and...
Click here to read Part 1 of Something Special One of the chief complaints about early sports racers is that they cost too much, with RS Porsches, Jaguar D-Types and Ferraris going for $500K to over $1 million. Here are some suggestions that will get you into vintage sports racer...
BMW CSL In the world of production sedans – touring cars, as they are known in Europe – few if any...
Trevers Walkett, one of four Walkett brothers that formed Ginetta Cars, passed away on January 5th at the age of...
Over 150 historic and vintage racecars took part in the First Annual Vintage Racecar Show & Concours held at Southern California’s Irwindale Speedway on January 15, 2000. Organized by the Vintage Racecar Journal and the Vintage Auto Racing Association, this year’s event drew a remarkable sampling of racing history, including...
Organizers of the Shell Historic Challenge have announced that the series for historic Ferrari and Maserati sports cars will host...
In 1913, one of the ultimate tests of man and machine was the Pan-Pacific Road Race. A gruelling open road...
Lime Rock Park general manager Garrett Mudd has announced that Historic Sportscar Racing, Ltd. (HSR) will now share sanctioning duties for the Lime Rock Vintage Festival with the Vintage Sports Car Club of America (VSCCA). Mudd emphasized that, contrary to rumors, VSCCA is not being “removed” from the annual Labor...
The Miller/Offenhauser Historical Society The creators of this new site hope to make it a centerpoint for enthusiasts of all...
March 2000 Pro Sports Car Racing in America By Dave Friedman Dave Friedman has done it again (previous work includes...
Irwindale Speedway, California Jan. 15 The Anson SA6 of VRJ contributor Edmond Stoops. Photo: Casey Annis Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to...
Savannah, Georgia Dec. 10-12 The 1966 Trans-Am Mustang of Tim Holland leads the 1971 Datsun 510 of Larry Edwards.Photo: Art...
After sending in last month’s column, I was prepared for the Editor’s call to discuss corrections, or photo selection, or...
Prices are based on an average of values submitted by our panel of expert consultants who this month include: Kent Bain Vintage Racing Services (203) 377-1658 Jack Boxstrom RM Classics (613) 476-9132 Terry Larson Jaguar Specialist (480) 984-8501 Bruce Trennery Fantasy Junction (510) 653-7555 These prices are suggested guidelines, they...
Janet Guthrie Carlos Pace 1 NASCAR racer Dave Marcis is born (1941). 2 Sports car racer Nino Vacarella is born...
Aluminum is an interesting metal – light, relatively strong, and naturally corrosion resistant. Unfortunately, the natural oxide surface that forms...
A French Kiss with Death. Is that a great title or what? It’s the name of Michael Keyser’s new book about Steve McQueen and, in particular, the making of his movie, Le Mans. Dynamite book, with great photos and lots of interesting details about the popular actor/racer. And make no...
Throughout the history of man and machine there have been inextricable links between automobiles and airplanes. Henry Ford’s corrugated Trimotor...
Dan Gurney is a man whose accomplishments need no introduction. In addition to winning in everything from Formula One to NASCAR, Gurney can also lay claim to a long and successful career as a team owner, car constructor and truly one of racing’s nicest and most approachable individuals. In this...
As “Historic Racing Magazine of the Mille Miglia”, VRJ begins its coverage of the May 2000 event with a look...
Maserati 300S The modern era in motor racing began shortly after the end of WWII, when there was a huge...
The Formula Junior Racing Association has a full calendar of events planned for its 2000 season. In addition to the seven-round FIA Lurani Trophy series at tracks like Monza and the Nurburgring, there will also be a 14-round UK championship, as well as races at Monaco, Goodwood and the Coys...