In honor of this year’s 40th anniversary of Derek Bennett’s founding Chevron Cars, a group of dedicated enthusiasts is organizing...
Two-liter sports racing cars have always had a place to compete within the ever-changing regulations of international motorsports; the World...
In this guide we are going to cover the popular single-seater series of Formula B, Formula Atlantic and Formula Two. From 1964 to 1978, these racing categories and the flat-bottomed Formula cars manufactured to compete in them served as a stepping-stone to the upper echelons of open-wheeled racing, be it...
Wilbur Shaw Nanni Galli 2 Sportscar and F1 racer Nanni Galli is born in Bologna, Italy (1940). 4 Emerson Fittipaldi...
Most commonly known among the general populace for its oil-squirting, rocket-launching DB5 of the ’60s James Bond movies, the Aston...
On March 6, the Museum of Fine Arts (MFA), Boston will unveil 16 classic European sports cars drawn from the personal collection of fashion mogul Ralph Lauren. On view through July 3, “Speed, Style and Beauty: Cars From the Ralph Lauren Collection” will showcase beautifully designed European automobiles created between...
January 2005 12 Hours of Sebring—1970 By Harry Hurst If you poll almost anyone familiar with the history of long-distance...
Joe Huffaker and Huffaker Engineering are, today, names synonymous with excellence in racecar preparation, construction and engineering. The Huffaker name...
In the April edition of VRJ, both the editor and Robert Daley independently complained about cinema’s treatment of motor racing. When I first began writing this column for VRJ, Sylvester Stallone was making “Driven” and I predicted it would be a clunker. That wasn’t clever; everyone I know in motor...
After some 50 years of automobile racing, the Grand Prix Formula, or Formula One, was formed by the FIA (Federation...
Pete Lovely said it best: “We couldn’t believe they would let us race through this beautiful park, which was almost...
On September 24, the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, California, opened a new retrospective exhibit honoring the automotive and motorcycle legacy of actor Steve McQueen. On screen, McQueen captured the high-horsepower car culture of the ’60s and ’70s with some of Hollywood’s most memorable car chase scenes in such...
I had just been discharged from the Army and was pursuing my education with the help of the GI Bill....
The 32nd running of the Monterey Historics on Aug. 19–21, paid tribute to the engineering and ingenuity of American road...
A shortish, miserable-looking man with a square moustache strutted into the room, his face non-committal, his uniform vaguely operatic. He had come to see what he had got for his money. He stopped in front of the silver racing car and scowled. A man in a business suit described the...
Vic Elford Lucien Bianchi 1 Derek Bell, Hans Stuck and Al Holbert drive a Porsche 962 to victory in the...
Now in its third year, “The Quail” has quickly risen to become one of the highlights of the Monterey Historics...
September 2005 The Amazing Summer of ’55 By Eoin Young There is no logic why 1955 was destined to ring throughout the history of post-war motor racing. Of course if you’re turning the big 50 this year, 1955 was indeed significant but when it comes to motor racing it was...
Le Mans, France June 18, 2005 The 1953 Aston Martin DB 2/4 of Donald Flatt and Alan Cosby finished 14th...
From July 27–31, the city of Seattle was invaded by one of the largest gatherings of Alfa Romeo enthusiasts ever...
Murwillumbah, Australia September 18-19, 2004 The rather purposeful 1976 Chevy Monza of Steve Voight.Photo: Justin Ealand 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...
Serial number 117307, a 1962 Porsche 356B, started its road life as a daily driver in Malibu, California. When John...
One of my favorite motor racing personalities was Piers Courage, a talented young gentleman racer, as well as a member...
Road Atlanta, GA April 28–May 1, 2005 The 1999 Lola ChampCar of Bill Hart. Photo: Walter Pietrowicz 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...
1949 Gordini 23S Anyone who has ever listened to Peter Ustinov’s fabulous motor racing spoof of the 1950s, “The Grand...
Nico Rosberg, son of World Champion Keke Rosberg, took a major step in his father’s footsteps in early May when he completed a day of Formula One testing at Silverstone. Perhaps not coincidentally, Rosberg’s test was with the Williams Formula One team, with which his father won his 1982 World...
The Baxter Auto Parts Portland Historic Races will commemorate the legendary Shelby Mustang GT350R at this year’s 29th annual vintage...
Racing legend Jim Russell, at 85, is as active and upbeat as ever. Though “pretty much” retired, he certainly doesn’t...
Tour Britannia, an exciting new race tour for historic cars, was recently announced by the British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC). The event, which will run from September 5–8, 2005, will be based in the heart of England and provide a wonderful opportunity for owners of pre-1976 road legal cars to...