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San Marino Grand Prix, Imola 1994 – The worst weekend, part one

June 20, 2011 | 6 Comments

In 1994 racing legend Ayrton Senna lost his life, and as major a story as that was, it was just one part of a traumatic weekend that I experienced first hand. With the Senna Movie …

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Best of The Cahier Archive: Stirling Moss

June 17, 2011 | 4 Comments

Sir Stirling Moss announced his retirement from competitive motor racing last weekend and in doing so marked the end of an astonishing career.
Moss, who raced from 1948 to 1962, won 212 of the 529 races …

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Onboard with Johnny Herbert in the Mazda787B at Le Mans 2011

June 15, 2011 | 3 Comments

Ride onboard with Johnny Herbert in the Mazda the 787B, as he laps Le Mans for the first time in 20 years.
Herbert famously drove a massive final stint and steered the rotary powered Mazda to …

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Legends: Tarquinio Provini

June 13, 2011 | One Comment

You’d have thought it was no contest – a small Italian factory’s two-valve single against a 16-valve four. But with one round remaining in the 1963 world  250 championship, Tarquinio Provini and his Moto Morini …

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Sir Stirling Moss OBE announces his retirement from motor racing

June 10, 2011 | No Comment

The door has been closed on a competitive racing career that has spanned more than 60 years. During qualifying for the Le Mans Legends race, Sir Stirling Moss OBE, made the decision to …

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Photo Gallery: Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show

June 10, 2011 | No Comment

On June 4th Heinz from JOCHEN70, along with a bunch of like minded automotive enthusiasts gathered in Chino Hills, California. They were there to celebrate Le Mans and the one person most responsible …

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Illustration: Al Holbert’s Löwenbräu Porsche 962

June 9, 2011 | One Comment

Al Holbert’s famous number 14 Löwenbräu Porsche 962 will forever be remembered for winning the 1985 and 1986 IMSA GT Championships.
It was a common site to see the powder blue & white car start from …

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Le Mans 1983: Michael and Mario Andretti attempt to make history

June 7, 2011 | 5 Comments

With the Le Mans 24 Hours coming this weekend, it’s time to reflect on one of the stories that would have made history.
In 1983, Mario Andretti – one of America’s legendary drivers – competed in …

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Stirling Moss to race his Porsche RS 61 at Le Mans

June 3, 2011 | No Comment

A highlight of this year’s Le Mans Legend, the historic support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours, will be Stirling very first race at the wheel of his own 1961 Porsche RS …

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Best of The Cahier Archive: Ronnie Peterson

June 2, 2011 | No Comment

Today’s feature gallery contains images of the 10 time Grand Prix winner, Ronnie Peterson. The popular Swede was much admired for his spectacular style and raw speed. Sadly, he died following complications from his shunt …

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Link: Celebrating 40 years of the AMA Motocross Championship

June 2, 2011 | No Comment

To celebrate the 40th season of the AMA Motocross Championship, RacerXonline.com has produced a fabulous summary of every season since the birth of the tour in 1972.
For motocross fans it is much needed account of …

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Stefan Bellof: Monaco magician and ‘Ring raider

May 31, 2011 | 8 Comments

Who is the King of Monaco? Technically it used to be Prince Ranier, and is now Prince Albert II – but there are strong arguments for “Mr Monaco” Graham Hill, or Ayrton Senna, perhaps Michael …

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Video: Jo Ramirez and Gerald Donaldson discuss Senna’s 1988 Monaco Pole Lap.

May 27, 2011 | 3 Comments

Former McLaren team co-ordinator Jo Ramirez and old friend, veteran F1 journalist Gerald Donaldson, spend a lunchtime in Monaco discussing their memories of old friend Ayrton Senna, the Monaco master whose searing …

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Suixtil celebrates 100 years Juan Manuel Fangio: 1911-2011

May 26, 2011 | No Comment

The 100th birthday of Juan Manuel Fangio, one of the greatest race drivers ever, will be marked in June. Many people passionate about racing celebrate this moment, including Suixtil …

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Best of The Cahier Archive: Elio de Angelis

May 19, 2011 | One Comment

Today’s feature gallery contains images of the Italian driver, Elio de Angelis, who died testing a Brabham 25 years ago this week.
This is the latest in our series of  photo specials showcasing the stunning images …