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15 racers that rocked the Donington Historic Festival
A mouthwatering array of prized competition metalwork graced the recent Donington Historic Festival and it was a privilege to be allowed to patrol the pitlane and o...Read more » -
For Sale: Matra F1 MS 120 V12
It’s worth it to be able to hop into the featherweight, 485 horsepower monster, light it up and play the glorious 11,000 RPM symphony that is its Matra V12. ...Read more » -
How Many Historic Racers Does It Take to Fill Silverstone Circuit?
Images: Graham Dalley Marking the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s first world drivers’ title, the 2013 Silverstone Classic is set to break the event...Read more » -
See a Gulf-Liveried Volvo 122 Monster Australia’s Ultimate Tarmac Rally
It’s not every day that you get to see a Gulf-liveried Volvo rip it up in a tarmac rally, and monster its competition along the way! ......Read more » -
Video Documentary: The Unrideables
Enjoy this fascinating documentary recalling one of the greatest eras in motorcycle racing history. The Unrideables tells the tale of the legendary riders of 500cc G...Read more »
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15 racers that rocked the Donington Historic Festival
A mouthwatering array of prized competition metalwork graced the recent Donington Historic Festival and it was a privilege to be allowed to patrol the pitlane and officiate at the podium ceremonies armed with a mic in a bid to add extra colour to the commentary team. Read the full story »
For Sale: Matra F1 MS 120 V12
It’s worth it to be able to hop into the featherweight, 485 horsepower monster, light it up and play the glorious 11,000 RPM symphony that is its Matra V12.
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How Many Historic Racers Does It Take to Fill Silverstone Circuit?
Images: Graham Dalley
Marking the 50th anniversary of Jim Clark’s first world drivers’ title, the 2013 Silverstone Classic is set to break the event’s current record of 1104 historic sports and racing car entries in an absolute …
See a Gulf-Liveried Volvo 122 Monster Australia’s Ultimate Tarmac Rally
It’s not every day that you get to see a Gulf-liveried Volvo rip it up in a tarmac rally, and monster its competition along the way!
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Video Documentary: The Unrideables
Enjoy this fascinating documentary recalling one of the greatest eras in motorcycle racing history. The Unrideables tells the tale of the legendary riders of 500cc Grand Prix bikes of the 1980s.
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Video: Webber & Alonso interview each other about winning, crashing and 200 Grand Prix races
Back in the 1960s and 70s it was common for drivers to fraternize and many developed deep friendships. Annual events like the Tasman Series where F1 drivers were essentially on an end of season holiday, …
Photo of the day: Honda V12 power
1968 Honda RA301
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For Sale: 1933 MG K3 Magnette
Head back to the early 1930s, and this MG K3 Magnette would be one of the most desirable rides in sportscar racing. It’s the Earl Howe 1933 MG K3 Mille Miglia works team car, and it’s …
Video: Tribute to Gilles Villeneuve
The fastest of all time.
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For Sale: 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’ by Pinin Farina
This 1953 Ferrari 340/375 MM Berlinetta ‘Competizione’, by Pinin Farina, is one of the three works 375 MM competition cars entered into the 1953 24 Hours of Le Mans and is heading to auction at RM Auctions’ Villa Erba …
LH SL/R 5000: Torana the Not So Great
“Bags, you must be a bloody genius to sell that sh**. And we’re going to do something about it.” Alex Cunningham
Thought at the time to be the last all-Australian Holden, the LH SL/R 5000 Torana …
Photo Gallery: Godzilla – Nissan Skyline GT-R Group A
Check these great shots from the guys at Speedhunters of Godzilla, the 1992 Bathurst 1000 winning Nissan Skyline GTR Group A Touring Car
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Photo Gallery: Bosch Hockenheim Historic – The Jim Clark Revival 2013
500 drivers competing in eight different championship gathered in the weekend of April 20th and April 21st on the Hockenheimring in Baden Würtemberg to celebrate the 9th edition of the Bosch Hockenheim Historic – the …
Video: Shinya Kimura – Custom motorcycle builder
Featuring this video is a slight departure for Motorsport Retro, as there are no classic racing vehicles or people in this post. However there is just something wonderful about the way Shinya talks about his …
Video: Onboard in a Lola T70 Spyder at Sebring
Ride along with Jim Pace in the Heritage Motorsports Lola T70 Spyder at Sebring International Raceway. Turn it up!
Thanks to Craig S for the video.
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For Sale: Rickman Metisse Triumph 500cc
This 1965 Rickman Metisse is genuine, complete with a letter from Rickman confirming the frame’s manufacture date, and in great condition. It’s up for sale over at Godin Banks.
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@jjwilson18 you can bet on it
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@Gabbahey75 @MikeyHamilton Glad to help with the kids
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Happy for you Ed @edcarpenter20 Great job! We'll be right behind you. As soon as we go by, stand on it !!! @FollowAndretti
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Without question one of the most exhilarating and exhausting days of my life. What a thrill. Hope I passed the audition #Indy5000orBust
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Proof that good things happen to good people. @edcarpenter20 takes pole for the 2013 Indy500. What a fairytale!
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@Stuart_Clarke Reds, chief - track blocked, pilot injured, result declared.
