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Motorsport Retro launches Vintage Motocross Team
March 8, 2011

We are extremely excited to announce that we will be running a five bike VMX team in 2011.
We have built a couple of new bikes over the last few months and we can’t wait to …

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Rohrl to be reunited with famous 911 for Targa Tasmania
March 7, 2011

The players and car featured in one of the most memorable world rally championship performances ever will reunite for Targa Tasmania on April 05th.
Exactly 30 years after almost pulling off what would have been one …

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Silverstone Classic 2011: The biggest gets even bigger
March 7, 2011

Already firmly established as the world’s biggest classic motor racing festival, the Silverstone Classic (22-24 July) will be even bigger in 2011 with more on-track racing action than ever before.
For the first time …

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Photo Gallery: HSRCA Wakefield Park 26-27 February
March 4, 2011

Enjoy this photo gallery by shooter Daniel Beckinsale from the recent the HSRCA Historic meeting at Wakefield Park.
Images:  DGB Photography

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Jackie Stewart in hospital after passing out on plane
March 3, 2011

According to the guardian.co.uk – ” Sir Jackie Stewart was taken to hospital this afternoon after falling ill on a London-bound flight. It is understood the 71-year-old three-times Formula One world champion had …

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Video: F1 World Champions 1950-2010
March 3, 2011

A look back in time at that special club of just 32 men who have won the greatest prize in motor sport.
Image: TheCahierArchive

artist Mike Harbar depicting the three leading XY GTHO Falcons of Allan Moffat, John French and Fred Gibson
Bathurst winner John French heads Phillip Island Classic celebrity grid
March 2, 2011

Ford hero and Bathurst winner John French will head a celebrity grid of motor racing ‘greats’ at this year’s Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motorsport from March 18-20.
The Queenslander, who is Patron of the meeting, …

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Ford Transit Supervan
March 2, 2011

When is a van not a van? When its a 400HP V8 powered Ford Transit Supervan!
The Supervan first appeared at Brands Hatch in 1971. Essentially it was a GT40 chassis with a mid mounted Gurney …

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60 years of Porsche in Australia: One day expo
March 1, 2011

Porsche Cars Australia is celebrating 60 years in Oz with an expo this Saturday 5th March.
Details below
“This is an unprecedented opportunity to re-visit iconic Porsches from each decade from the curvaceous beauty of the …

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Happy Birthday Mario Andretti
March 1, 2011

Happy Birthday Mario Andretti!
As we all know, Mario is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the sport. He is one of only two drivers to win races in Formula One, IndyCar, …

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Latest retro releases from R3
February 27, 2011

Our pals at Race Rally Road have expanded their range with the release of three new t-shirt designs.

Race: The Le Mans winning Aston Martin DBR1 from 1959  Buy here
Rally: Escort Service celebrating the great MK …

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Video: Vintage crash compilation
February 25, 2011

Here is a not so subtle reminder that Motorsport has always been dangerous.
Buckle up.
Via: jalopyjournal.com

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Le Mans classic set for 6-8 July 2012
February 24, 2011

It is now official: the sixth edition of Le Mans Classic will be held on 6, 7 and 8 July 2012.
This announcement was eagerly awaited by the many enthusiasts impatient to participate once …

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FIA Historic Formula One set for classic season
February 24, 2011

The FIA Historic Formula One Championship dates for 2011 have been confirmed, with the championship visiting some fabulous venues.
After a long absence, the Historic Formula One Championship returns to the old A1 Ring, now rebuilt …

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2011 Vets MXdN set for Farleigh Castle
February 22, 2011

The 2011 Vets Motocross Des Nations will be held at Farleight Castle on September 24-25, 2011.
A huge line up of  former greats  are confirmed including  Dave Thorpe, Shayne King, Josh Coppins, Darryl King, Gordon Crockard, …