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Interview: Alan Jones
March 23, 2012

Australia’s Alan Jones’, 1980 Formula 1 world champion, joined MotorsportRetro.com in the Melbourne paddock at the opening Grand Prix of the year to share his thoughts. Son of a successful racing father, from an early …

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Photo Gallery II: Australian Grand Prix – Formula 1 Paddock
March 18, 2012

The Formula 1 paddock at the 2012 Australian Grand Prix has been abuzz all weekend, as the teams, drivers and celebrities enjoyed the excitement of a new F1 season.

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Video: Full race program for Jaguar Heritage Racing
March 18, 2012

Jaguar is set to  return to the competitive arena through the vibrant world of historic motorsport.

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Photo Gallery: 2012 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix – Atmosphere
March 17, 2012

Enjoy the sights and flavour of the 2012 Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix.

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Video: Goodwood FoS and Revival Preview
March 16, 2012

The 2012 Goodwood Motor Sport Press Day has just taken place and Lord March has yet another cracker year of action lined up.

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Photo Gallery: Australian Grand Prix – Formula 1 Paddock
March 16, 2012

Enjoy the atmosphere from the first day of school inside the Formula 1 paddock at the 2012 Australian Grand Prix.

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Photo Gallery: Australian Grand Prix – Shannons Historic Paddock
March 16, 2012

One of the highlights of the 2012 Australian Grand Prix are the cars running in the Shannons Historic Parade.

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Photo Gallery: Vintage Grid Girls
March 14, 2012

Enjoy this selection of vintage grid girls including the famous Hawaiian Tropic babes, Linda Vaughn and Jungle Pam. Enjoy

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Video: Spectacular Formula Ford crash at Phillip Island Classic 2012
March 13, 2012

Check out this scary onboard footage of James Owen’s Lotus 18 Formula Junior flying over the top of Shane Hughes’ Elfin Formula Ford at last weekends Phillip Island Classic.

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Paul Newman’s last race winner sells for $275 000
March 12, 2012

The 700HP V8 Chevrolet Corvette that Paul Newman drove to his last race victory, sold for $275,000 at the RM Auctions Amelia Island event on March 10th.

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Video: Porsche 911 crashes at 2012 Phillip Island Classic
March 12, 2012

A terrifying crash involving Bryan Taylor in his 1977 Porsche 911 caused concern for both car and driver at the 2012 Phillip Island Classic.

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Auction Results: $4.4 Million for Porsche 917/30 at Gooding & Company Amelia Island 2012
March 10, 2012

The awesome 1973 Porsche 917/30 Can-Am Spyder just sold for US$4.4 million at The Gooding & Company Amelia Island Auction.

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Video: Ferrari 156 Sharknose Recreation
March 9, 2012

This great clip features Jan Biekens’ glorious 156 F1 Ferrari Sharknose replica.

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Video: Tyler Alexander and Gordon Coppuck remember Bruce McLaren
March 6, 2012

In this touching clip, two true McLaren legends, Tyler Alexander and Gordon Coppuck, reunite to discuss their experience working with Bruce McLaren.

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Rod Millen’s Leadfoot Festival set for 23-25 March 2012
March 5, 2012

The Leadfoot Festival is a unique weekend bringing together a mix of classic cars, vintage motorcycles and motorsport legends. Limited tickets will be offered to the general public with an invitation to Rod Millen’s private …