Road racing in America started just after World War II and rapidly grew into a phenomenon. While many of the...
St. Chamond in the Loire Valley of France was once known as a production center of ribbon and rayon, as...
Mario Andretti was presented with the first annual Spirit of Competition Award at dedication ceremonies for the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum in Philadelphia on November 12. The dedication ceremony was presided over by Philadelphia mayor Michael Nutter, and Andretti’s award was presented by former Philadelphia Eagles head coach Dick Vermeil,...
I remember that the Reader’s Digest used to have a series of articles titled some-thing like “The Most Unforgettable Character...
Pete Lyons News that Formula One is so financially distressed… Wait! Let us savor this! Become a Member & Get...
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA October 11-12, 2008 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 premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...
The 1949 MG TC raced by Carroll Shelby in the early stages of his career drew the top bid during...
Given this issue’s focus on safety equipment, and knowing that most of our readers possess at least an appreciation for...
From 1964 to 1978, a series of flat-bottomed formula cars were manufactured to serve as a steppingstone to Formula One and the upper echelons of open-wheel racing. In the late ’50s, F2 and F3 were consolidated into Formula Junior. However, with that category’s demise at the end of 1963, F2...
The French Grand Prix; Rouen-les Essarts, July 7, 1968. At this race Honda introduced an all-new car built in Japan...
Dale Earnhardt Nino Farina 1 Bobby Rahal, Bob Garretson, and Brian Redman drive a Porsche 935 K3 to victory in...
Historic Winton, Australia’s largest and most popular all-historic motor race meeting, will celebrate its 33rd renewal of honoring the past...
Silverstone, UK October 18, 2008 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access...
Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL November 6-9, 2008 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 premium content, and offers you awesome discounts...
Wakefield Park Raceway, Goulburn, Australia September 27-28, 2008 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About...
Throughout history, men have always competed to go faster, farther, and higher than others, and during the past century much...
1967 Brabham BT24-Repco Sometimes all your birthdays and Christmases come at once. Shaking down the BT24 on Australia’s legendary Phillip Island circuit revealed it to be a nimble, responsive and forgiving beast. Photo: Casey Annis Picture the scene: It is February 2006 and the Vintage Racecar team has gathered at the...
Renowned motor sports photographer Jesse Alexander has won the Motor Press Guild’s Best Book 2008 award for Portraits, his third...
At the tender age of 15, John Fenning started his racing career competing in small, 500-cc racecars, like many postwar...
Dan Rubin, whose photographs of the calamitous 1955 Le Mans 24 Hours brought the tragedy into American homes on the pages of Life magazine, has died in New York City at the age of 84. Following his service with the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps during World War II, Rubin became...
It was indeed a sad day for Australian historic racing enthusiasts when word came of the untimely passing of John...
The Historic Sports Car Club’s Derek Bell Trophy will have a new look for 2009, following confirmation that MSA championship status has been granted to the series for the first time. Now to be known as the HSCC Historic F5000/F2 Championship for the Derek Bell Trophy, the category will be...
February 2009 OMP Vintage Light Suit For over three decades, Italian safety manufacturer OMP has been producing driving suits and...
Republic of San Marino October 10-11, 2008 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
Bournemouth to Llandudno, UK November 21-23, 2008 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 premium content, and offers you awesome discounts on partner...
Mercedes-Benz once again provided the star feature for September’s second running of the Weekend de L’Excellence Automobile de Reims, only...
The Brabham BT24 was one of three cars that contested the 1967 Formula One racing season for the Brabham-Repco team....
In our annual special devoted to the latest trends and developments in personal safety gear we examine: • The Future of Helmets—The new Snell 2010 standard will change the way you buy helmets. • Necksavers—The latest developments in SFI-approved head and neck restraint systems. • Racing Suit Buyers Guide—More than...