His signature sky blue helmet firmly strapped to his head, Alberto Ascari poses for a Pirelli publicity picture before the...
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The Historic Sports and Racing Car Association, Australia’s foremost Historic Motorsport club, recently celebrated the 90th birthday of not only its patron, but also the world’s most prolific and successful racing car designer. Ron Tauranac, along with his friend Jack Brabham, formed Motor Racing Developments in 1960 with the aim...
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Mdina, Malta October 11–12, 2014 Escort Reprise as Mills leads Cutajar through the countryside.Photo: Samuel Scicluna “Biggles” raced his Pre-war...
Morgan Park, Warwick, Australia July 12–13, 2014 Brian Duffy in his Austin-Healey 3000 leading the Alfa Romeos of James Anderson and Manuel Pena. The very smart looking Rennmax BN7 of John Turnbull. Mike Gosbell enjoying the 1959 Milano MG. Graeme Wakefield’s Ford Falcon XW leads the Holden Torana GTR XU-1 driven...
It’s a simple fact that the most popular form of motor racing in Australia today is sedan racing. Of course,...
Actor James Garner, a favorite of racing fans worldwide for his portrayal of Pete Aron in John Frankenheimer’s seminal 1966 film Grand Prix, has died at the age of 86. Garner starred in more than 50 other films as well, with the best-known being: The Great Escape; The Americanization of...
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To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sir Jack Brabham’s third World Championship, artist Caldersmith created this multi-media work as cover...
Phillip Island, Melbourne, Australia March 7–9, 2014...
Photo: Hal Crocker Motorsport enthusiasts in Australia and throughout the world were saddened to hear the news of the passing...
Ode to ’53 Dear Editor, Really enjoyed the review of 1953 by Mike Lawrence (March 2014)—a terrific season with so many different brands running. 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...
Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick, Queensland, Australia February 15–16, 2014 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...
USRRC by Mike Martin Author Mike Martin has written what surely will become the reference book for the United States...
Photo: Getty Images Tony Gaze street and corner were christened at Melbourne’s Albert Park during this year’s Australian Grand Prix weekend at the city park venue. Emanuele Pirro, vice president of F1’s Grand Prix Drivers Club, was among those who witnessed the ceremony. Gaze was a highly admired and respected...
Photo: Bob Kozel Saving Zanardi Dear Editor I do not think I have ever read such a gripping story. Dr. Olvey’s...
Sydney Motorsport Park, Eastern Creek, Australia November 23–24, 2013 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...
• Former BRM Grand Prix driver Howden Ganley is organizing the Gulf Oil F5000 Festival as part of the New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing set for next January. The event will take place over two weekends, January 16-18 and 23-25, 2015, and will feature F5000, Can-Am and historic Formula...
This 1970 Targa Florio-winning Porsche 908/03 was piloted by Brian Redman and Jo Siffert, used by the John Wyer-led Porsche...
Roll-Over Protection or Abstract Art Dear Editor, As a dedicated classic / historic racecar, roadcar enthusiast I am horrified how...
William F. Milliken Jackie StewartPhoto: Thierry Lesparre 3 Carroll Shelby drives a Birdcage Maserati to victory in the Los Angeles Examiner Herald-Express International Grand Prix at Riverside, California (1960). 4 Clemente Biondetti drives a 2-liter Ferrari to victory in the revived Giro di Sicilia, in Italy (1948). Become a Member...
Sandown, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia November 10–11, 2013 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
Near Angaston, South Australia October 6, 2013 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
Art of the Le Mans Racecar By Stuart Codling This is a book of history about the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the 90-year story of the race told in vignettes surrounding the cars that raced there. Broken down into four groups more or less by decades, it takes...
• On the occasion of the 45th Anniversary of his 1969 Indianapolis 500 victory, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway will honor...
A well-known name in Australian motor sport circles, Brian Foley commenced racing during the 1950s behind the wheel of an...
Bahamas Half-Pint Dear Editor, Hugh Dibley’s splendid piece on racing a Formula Junior Lola at Bahamas Speed Week (Legends Speak, November 2013) is another example of why I enjoy your magazine so much. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the...
