American historic racer John Delane wrapped up his third FIA TGP championship in the past four years and as such,...
The Ferrari Dino was always my favorite racing car, but that was as much to do with the two seasons...
The historic support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours has become one of the most prestigious and sought-after entries on the international historic racing calendar. As such, and in celebration of the Centenary of the Automobile Club de l’Ouest, Motor Racing Legends has announced that this year’s Le Mans...
Eldon Rasmussen Eldon Rasmussen was the second Canadian (after Billy Foster) to race in the Indianapolis 500 in the modern...
Rallying was a total mystery to me until 1972, when a young man named Sandro Munari achieved the first of...
As you’ll see on page 38, this issue marks the launch of yet another new column. One of my goals, for quite some time, has been to create a column that could offer some tangible, practical advice on how to properly drive some of the trickiest sections of the world’s...
The Harry A. Miller Club has announced that the 12th Annual Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car Event will be...
Since the very beginning of motorsports competition, a common thread has run through the sport: It takes money to go...
Pete Lyons Night racing. Why do we love it so? I think one reason is, darkness adds another dimension to the defiance. Motor racing has a deliciously illicit taste even in daylight, and doing it after sundown seems sinful. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...
Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) member Archie Urciuoli garnered the 2005 overall points championship in Historic Sportscar Racing’s Historic GTP/Group...
As we’ve said in this space many times before, thank heaven for the Internet’s ability to share one man’s obsession...
The Australian Historic Formula Atlantic and European Formula Two Association was invited to the sensational Eastern Creek A1 Grand Prix meeting in Australia from November 4–6, 2005. This was, by no means, a token appearance—the group had 30 minutes practice, qualifying, and three 10-lap races. As can be imagined, there...
Hot Rod pioneer and NHRA co-founder, Ak Miller has passed away at the age of 81. Miller began his long...
Michael Turner Atmosphere and emotion are two ingredients I have tried to incorporate into my painting. It was Tony Kydd,...
1955 Le Mans-Winning Jaguar D-type Chassis XKD 505 The temptation is to dissolve into a wave of superlatives…that would not be a problem. Chassis XKD 505 won the 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours with Mike Hawthorn and Ivor Bueb behind the wheel, the race remembered for motor racing’s worst accident....
The racing world lost one of its true pioneers on December 19, 2005, when Keith Duckworth passed away. He was...
The Jaguar D-type, was a factory-built racecar. It was essentially an upgraded C-type with a more powerful engine, radically different tubular chassis, and...
Lime Rock’s “Lefthander” and Turn Four represent difficult challenges at one of the most demanding racetracks in North America. Mastering these Esses will, in great measure, determine good lap times at one of the most challenging tracks you will ever drive. In racing, there are three types of corners: Most...
March 2006 Adidas Racing Boots Adidas has a long history of supplying high-quality racing boots, and Fyshe Limited is now...
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The French Grand Prix; Reims, July 4, 1954. Karl Kling rounds Thillois corner in the Mercedes W196 streamliner. He finished 2nd to his teammate Juan Manuel Fangio, as they dominated the opposition on this, Mercedes’ first Grand Prix appearance since before the war. Photo courtesy of: THE KLEMANTASKI COLLECTION...
After some 50 years of automobile racing, the Grand Prix Formula or Formula One was formed by the FIA (Federation...
In the Western U.S. during the ’50s, there were a number of road-racing drivers who went on to international success in the following decade. Phil Hill, Carroll Shelby, and Dan Gurney come immediately to mind. However, if a single ’50s-era dominating figure had to be chosen, it would be Ken...
Organizers of the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, run through the roads of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park, have announced that the...
Graham Hill Frank Costin 1 Guy Frequelin becomes competition chief of Citroen (1989). 2 Al Holbert, Derek Bell, and Al...
The Formula One rumor mill has been abuzz with the story that Roger Penske might make another attempt at Formula One in 2008. According to numerous sources, Penske would be interested in fielding another American Formula One entry in 2008, if the FIA makes good on its intentions to put...
Carlos Reutemann, 63, winner of 12 Grands Prix—five of them with Ferrari from 1976 to 1978—has been made a Commendatore...
Frank Williams Erik Carlsson 3 The Intrepid, with Wayne Taylor driving, makes its IMSA GTP racing debut with a 2nd...