The FIA sports prototypes were some of the most exciting purpose-built racing cars ever designed. They competed under the regulations...
Tony Robinson: The Biography of a Race Mechanic By Ian Wagstaff Everyone knows that the best racing stories are those...
This site is a tribute to specialist car builder Bill Devin, and is indeed labeled his “Home Page.” Its opening image is almost minimalist, but when you go exploring, clicking on the various tabs and links, the site comes alive. VUnder the first of these tabs, “The Man” you’ll find...
• Tim Wardrop, who was Arie Luyendyk’s race engineer when the Dutchman set the all-time one- and four-lap speed records...
Captive Readership Dear Editor, I must share a couple things with you. Due to firefighting injuries/wear and tear I had...
Carlo Chiti Emerson Fittipaldi 1 Scuderia Ferrari is formed as the Alfa Romeo factory racing team (1929). 2 Peter Gethin drives a Chevron B26 to victory in the sports car race at Welkom, South Africa (1972). Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More)...
The Canadian American Challenge Cup, co-sanctioned by the SCCA and the CASC, was essentially an “unlimited” series. Although there was...
Chandlers Hill, Adelaide, Australia August 22–26, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
Alleggerita By Tony Adriaensens, Patrick Dasse & Martin Übelher First published in 1993, Adriaensens’ Alleggerita became the definitive text for the history of the much loved and highly collectible Alfa Romeo GTA/ GTAm/GTAJr. Perhaps more significantly, it set the standard for an entirely new segment of highly specialized, in-depth single...
Ecurie Ecosse is a private racing organization based in Scotland that’s probably best known for having twice won Le Mans...
• Simpson Performance Products has expanded its line of racing safety products with the acquisition of HANS Performance Products, makers...
The 1950s and ’60s were to many involved in Australian historic motor sport, the halcyon years. It was the time...
Markku Alén is the person-ification of his favorite rallying expression: maximum attack. Words he lived by throughout his illustrious career,...
Five of these cars were built for racing in 1938—one uniquely for Le Mans—essentially derived from a road-going version of Alfa’s Grand Prix cars. They had very slippery bodies created by Touring of Milan, and featured independent suspension all around, as well as a rear frame that allowed the use...
It happened again! Just like Phil (Bill Murray) in Groundhog Day, I go to sleep every night hoping that things...
Quit Scraping the Paint! Photo: Roger Dixon Dear Editor, I would like to point out one quibble and one major...
George Follmer Photo: Walter Pietrowicz Jacques Laffite Photo: Mike Jiggle 1 Ricardo Rodriguez dies on the way to the hospital after crashing his Lotus during practice for the non-championship Mexican Grand Prix (1962). 2 Bobby Rahal drives a March 75B to victory in the Formula B race during the SCCA...
From the very beginning of the automobile, man built cars to compete with his passion for speed and technology. These...
Morgan Park Raceway, Warwick, Qld, Australia July 14–15, 2012 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...
Eastern Creek Raceway, Eastern Creek, NSW, Australia June 30–July 1, 2012 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...
Bruce McLaren Scrapbook – A Pictorial Celebration of a Kiwi Legend By Jan McLaren and Richard Becht Bruce McLaren was...
March Cars was created in 1969 by a quartet of Englishmen with a shared vision to construct racing cars for...
• It’s always nice when the CEO of a major automaker shows an interest in motor sport, and an excellent example of this phenomenon took place at the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion when BMW North America chief Ludwig Willisch drove a 1975 BMW 3.0 CSL—one of the five team cars...
Frankly, I was surprised at how easily it drove after some previous experiences I had with other open-wheelers. Owner Ed...
Even after almost 40 years of following Formula One, I’m amazed that there are still aspects of the sport that...
Tiger Tales Dear Editor, I have to point out a rather large error in your article about the Sunbeam Tiger. To be specific, Ken Miles did NOT score “a commanding victory” in the Badger 200. The race was won by Dan Gerber in a Cobra 289. Miles was 2nd in...
François Cevert Eddie Rickenbacker 1 Helene Delange, who raced between the world wars under the name of Hele Nice, dies...
Conspiracy of Secrets By Bobby Neate When considering Louis Stanley, there are those who love him, and those who hate him. Just like the well-known UK food product Marmite, there seems to be no shade of grey. Likewise, in motor racing terms, he could either be described as BRM’s savior...
