On Thursday, August 13, 2020, Canadian racing legend and noted BMC factory driver Edward Leavens passed away after a battle...
The FIA has announced that due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 editions of the FIA European...
It may be irrelevant to ascribe beauty to a racing car designed expressly for its function. But the 1938 W154 Grand Prix machine fielded by Mercedes-Benz combined gorgeous looks with ample power that brought great victories. In 1938, the first year of a completely new Grand Prix formula, Mercedes-Benz won...
Ralph DePalma Enzo Ferrari Charlie Whiting Jackie Oliver 1 The Prest-O-Lite smokestack outside of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is torn...
The fastest breed of racing cars is set to join many of the world’s rarest and most beautiful classic cars...
The French Grand Prix, Le Mans, July 2, 1967 The Mexican driver Pedro Rodriguez in the Cooper-Maserati V12. Rodriguez would finish in 6th place, the last runner in the field, undoubtedly a disappointment after winning the season opening round in South Africa. Photo courtesy of: THE KLEMANTASKI COLLECTION PO Box...
On New Year’s Day of 1967 the South African Champion, John Love, was pipped at the post in the season...
Organizers have announced the special classes for the 26th Annual Amelia Concours d’Elegance, March 4-7, 2021. Shadow In 1970, the wildest...
I chose to depict Bruce McLaren in his Papaver Orange car as I wanted to portray the beautifully sculpted mechanical details of the riveted, sheet aluminum cars from that era. The honest suspension in all its painted or plated steel and rose-jointed glory unfettered by billboard writing or any other sanitizing,...
The Formula 5000 Drivers Association has announced the results of the first round of its 2020 revival racing series at...
Today, Jaguar is remembering one of its most-loved and admired former employees, Coventry-born test driver and development engineer Norman Dewis...
This California-built dune buggy tells an extraordinary story that brings together an auto racing legend, a surprising but thoughtful gift and a piece of family history. Mark Donohue was one of the most notable racing drivers born in America. He was an Indianapolis 500 winner in 1972 and a successful...
McPherson College has announced a $1 million matching gift challenge from Florida philanthropist and Brumos Collection owner, Dano Davis. The...
Formula Ford was a specification racing series created on the idea that the best drivers would win if they were...
Forty years after it was last sold new, the original Volkswagen Beetle can still be found on American roads, a testament to its popularity and engineering. The same holds true for American race tracks, where an important part of the Beetle legacy has only grown more popular over the years....
Sixty years ago, Chevrolet had the guts to introduce a model that was drastically different than anything they had ever...
Famed racing car designer Ron Tauranac has passed away at the age of 95. Tauranac first came to fame in...
24 Hours of Le Mans, June 20–21, 1964 The Chevrolet-engined Bizzarrini A3 Grifo of Pierre Noblet and Edgar Berney en route to a 14th place finish. Photo courtesy of: THE KLEMANTASKI COLLECTION PO Box 8204, Stamford, CT 06905 USA., Tel: (203) 461-9804 • Fax: (203) 968-2970 E-mail: [email protected] • Web...
Sydney pharmacist John Hallihan is the man who brought a rare D-Type to Australia, in very interesting circumstances. During the...
John Watson Jean-Luc Thérier Danny Ongais Jackie Stewart 1 Ayrton Senna enters and wins his first go-kart race (1973). 3...
The Lotus Elite that starred at the 1958 Earls Court Motor Show is set to be sold at The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction from the July 31st – August 1st . This Lotus Elite is the first customer car and went on to have a fascinating history. One of...
Porsche 908/2 was campaigned as a factory entry in the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona, before being sold to Steve...
Racer, writer, broadcaster, entrepreneur and motivational speaker Lyn St. James is the Honoree of the 26th annual Amelia Island Concours...
Over two-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...
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is pleased to announce a new exhibit opening August 1 dedicated to one of most colorful...
GPS Classic, organizers of the Alfa Revival Cup 2020, have announced that the 2020 series will resume July 11-12 at...
After an unprecedented temporary closure due to the COVID-19 pandemic the North East Motor Sports Museum (922 NH Route 106, Loudon, NH) is ready to reopen to the public on Saturday June 20th for the first time since March 7th. The museum will reopen on Saturdays and Sundays from 10am...
Organizers of the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion have announced today that this year’s event will now be canceled due to...
For many years, it was thought that Richie Ginther—one of Formula One’s best known drivers of the 1960s—had, in his...
Versatile Canadian racer and 1981 Trans-Am champion Eppie Wietzes passed away on June 10. According to his wife Barb, “Sad to say that Eppie passed away last night. He was comfortable although frustrated with the sudden progression of the illness. He had heart failure and it was exascerbated by other...