The fragility of life was so tragically displayed on Sunday, March 30, at Farnborough, England, when a Cessna Citation jet...
Maine’s stunning southern coast, quaint harbor villages and scenic rolling countryside, will play host to the 3rd Annual Barnstorming Maine...
It is distressing to record the death of anyone involved in motor sport, more so when the event is due to circumstances entirely disconnected from that discipline; but to write this brief review of David Leslie’s racing life hurts more than most, as I have known him for over 30...
Cameron Reynolds Argetsinger, founder and organizer of the first races in Watkins Glen and president of the International Motor Racing...
While rally legend Pat Moss Carlsson was in the hospital, just after the New Year, someone broke into her home...
There have been many notable women drivers over the course of 100 years of motor sport history, from Helle Nice in the 1920s to Janet Guthrie in the 1970s to Danica Patrick today. In celebration of their skill and resolute determination, the Portland Historic Races has named “Women in Motorsports”...
Organizers of the 3rd LeGrand Reunion have announced that the next reunion will be held in conjunction with HMSA’s Spring...
The most dramatic Austin Healeys ever made are to live again on the Bonneville salt flats. After years scouring the...
The Vintage Automobile Racing Association of Canada (VARAC) and Lola Heritage announce that the 29th Annual Vintage Festival at Mosport International Raceway, on June 20–22, will honor the 50th Anniversary of Lola cars. A Lola from each race group will be selected for a special award based on preparation, history,...
Jean-Marie Balestre, the controversial president of FISA and the FIA throughout the 1980s, passed away on March 27 at the...
In the pantheon of British racing greats, few have attained the near mythical status of Britain’s first Formula One World...
June 2008 Lancia 037 The Development and Rally History of a World Champion By Peter Collins Long-time VR author and photographer Peter Collins should be no stranger to readers of this magazine. In addition to his beautiful photographic work, Collins has often shared his positively scary amount of knowledge of...
California Speedway, Fontana, CA March 7–9,2008 Group 4 starts the race led by Bob Wass’s 1967 Alfa Romeo GTV (#85).Photo:...
Sebring International Raceway, FL February 28–March 2, 2008 Paul Thieme’s 1988 Porsche 962 HR7.Photo: Chuck Andersen Become a Member &...
Sebring International Raceway, FL March 12, 2008 The Ex-Group 44 1969 Triumph GT6 of Craig Disney leads Dan Mershon’s 1966 Lotus 23C.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...
Laguna Seca, Monterey, CA March 15–16, 2008 Tom Morgan’s 1959 MGA was one of a score of MG’s in attendance...
Sebring International Raceway, FL March 12, 2008 Jim Hague’s 1971 AMC Javelin.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 all our...
Phillip Island Circuit, Victoria, Australia March 7-9,2008 The great looking Chevron B16 of Englishman Frank Lyons.Photo: Neil Hammond Become a...
Jimmy Clark Biography Jimmy Clark was born in Kilmany, in the county of Fife to a Scottish farming family, roots...
Over-2-liter Grand Touring cars have always had a place to compete within the ever changing regulations of International Motorsports; the World Sports Car Championship from 1953–1961, the Speedworld Challenge from 1962–1963, and the International Championship of Makes from 1972–1981. This included racing in the great endurance races such as the...
John Watson Manfred von Brauchitsh 3 Manfred von Brauchitsh scores the Mercedes-Benz Type W25 debut victory by winning the Eifelrennen...
Few cars have had more racing success and are more legendary than the Porsche 550 Spyder. From the model’s first competitive outing (at the time it was known simply as Type 550) in May of 1953, Porsche immediately knew it had a winner. In a torrential rainstorm, Helmut Gloeckler piloted...
Summit Point’s main circuit was repaved last fall, which enhances an already wonderful track. The Chute through the Carousel is...
June 2008 The Le Mans 24 Hours; Le Mans, June 9-10, 1973: Two N.A.R.T.-entered Ferrari 365GTB/4 Daytonas surge along next...
I first became aware of ERAs in 1945, and their special significance to British motor sport, together with their originator and promoter Raymond Mays, who was also responsible for the creation of BRM cars. Mays was a very fast driver and his many wins with ERAs helped him to sell...
I was surprised to read in the March issue of this magazine a letter from Bob Krueger on “train racing,”...
During the early fifties, road racing in the United States took place, for the most part, at airports. While airports...
Every era has its own greatest racing car. I would like to go back to my boyhood where I have fond memories of a car that made a real impact on me, the Maserati 250F. Nick Mason gave me a wonderful opportunity to drive his 250F. It didn’t let me...