Whatever F5000 was, it was certainly fast, furious and boisterous. With the end of Australia’s 2.5-liter formula in 1969 came...
Summit Point Raceway, Summit Point West Virginia November 24–26, 2006 The 1959 Elva MkIV of Dotti Bechtol.Photo: Walter Pietrowicz Become...
Andre Ribeiro Len Sutton 1 Glenn Seton drives a Nissan Skyline to victory in the Australian Touring Car race at Calder Park in Victoria, Australia (1987). 2 Gilles Villeneuve wins the South African Grand Prix at Kyalami in a Ferrari 312T4 (1979). Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To...
Motor Racing Legends has announced the eligible years for Le Mans Legend 2007, the historic support race to the modern...
The HSRCA’s 1960s Tasman Revival meeting at Sydney’s Eastern Creek International Raceway began as an idea to reunite drivers, mechanics,...
I’m writing this column during the waning days of 2006. Fifty years is traditionally a significant anniversary. What I remember most about 1956 was that we lost Ernie McAfee during the last race held on the Del Monte Properties at Pebble Beach. Ernie was a dear friend and a wonderful...
Historic Grand Prix (HGP) have announced that they have been chosen to stage a historic Formula One race as part...
Late last month, just as we were going to press, we learned of the tragic and untimely death of ’70s...
Launched at the Earl’s Court Motor Show 50 years ago in October 1957, the Elite captured the attention of the international press for its styling, advanced design and revolutionary glass fiber monocoque construction. Its subsequent racing success in the hands of the like of Jim Clark, Les Leston, John Whitmore, Frank...
Sandown Park, Melbourne, Australia November 10–12, 2006 Dean Bryant two-wheeling his Ford Escort 1300 GT.Photo: Neil Hammond Become a Member...
Mainstream media are chattering these days about “green” cars. Like it’s some new idea. Well, I’ve been a fan of...
In our January 2007 issue, Pete Lyons shared some remarks about the grand old Canadian-American Challenge Cup series made by 14 influential men who were there. Ten drivers—including two Can-Am champions, a couple of designers, a crew chief and a master photojournalist gathered at last year’s Amelia Island Concours for...
The first Canadian Grand Prix was held at Mosport Park, August 27, 1967. To celebrate that historic occasion, VARAC will...
This Web site is a cooperative effort between six Australian photographers who have pooled their respective archives that span some...
Porsche Cars North America (PCNA) and Daytona International Speedway today announced Porsche Rennsport Reunion III will take place at the famed Florida racetrack the weekend of November 2-4, 2007. Sponsored by PCNA and organized by Brian Redman’s Intercontinental Events, Inc., Porsche Rennsport Reunion III will bring together an unprecedented gathering...
After some fifty years of automobile racing, the Grand Prix Formula or Formula One was formed by the FIA (Federation...
One of the best cars I have driven is the Alfa Romeo 155 V-6 Ti which I used to compete...
When I attend race meetings, I am often sought by those collecting autographs. I think I must be on the list of one of the most obscure names in Formula One. As a small boy, and into my teens, my bedroom walls were littered with pictures of the great Jo...
Achille Varzi was the opposite of his capricious nemesis Tazio Nuvolari, who was steeped in instinctive talent. Varzi was a...
A friend phoned saying he had been offered a CTG, and the vendor claimed it had been designed by Len...
March 2007 Racing in the Rain By John Horsman The name John Horsman may not be a household name in motorsport, but with a CV like his, it should be. Horsman was first hired, as a young engineer, by racing impresario John Wyer. Horsman began his career sorting out gearbox...
The noise! It took my breath away. A BMW M12 4-cylinder or Honda V-6 at around 10,000 rpm. Totally ear-splitting...
1969 Chevron B8-BMW In my book, 2006 was a good year. Got my pensioner’s bus pass, had two cataract operations,...
March 2007 Birthday Wishes Kudos to you Mr. Annis. Vintage Racecar is ONE FANTASTIC publication!!! Nothing comes close! Your combination of editorials, pictures, engineering and art is unsurpassed. You should be very proud of yourself!!! My subscription started on year 2 or 3 and I’ve never been disappointed!!! I look...
The dream of organizer Richard Morgan looks set to turn into reality, as a brand new event, GPLive prepares to...
The Race of Champions; Brands Hatch, March 19, 1972. A superb shot of Ronnie Peterson in the experimental (too bad...
Thunderhill Raceway Park was built thanks to the efforts of the San Francisco Region of the SCCA. Realizing that two of its most used tracks, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Infineon Raceway (née Sears Point), were becoming very popular—too popular—the region wanted to insure the club always had a place...
Eastern Creek, Sydney, Australia December 1–3, 2006 Peter Giddings’ formidable Talbot-Lago.Photo: Casey Annis Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access...
Grattan Raceway in Michigan will ring again to the baleful howls of open-wheeled formula cars when the Vintage Grand Prix...
Sebring, Florida October 14–16, 2006 Phillippe Reyns in the 1963 Jaguar XKE Factory Lightweight.Photo: Chuck Andersen 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...
