It’s 32 years since Kenny Leroy Roberts hit the world 500 championship, shaking it from its previous Euro-centric axis.
Roberts was 26 — a cocky, race-savvy, mentally tough twice AMA national champion from a dusty part …
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Bobby Unser and Mario Andretti talk about the 1981 Indy 500.
The 65th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, May 24, 1981. A hectic month of May was interrupted several …
Here is another set of fabulous images from the Tasman Series from 1967 – 1969 by photographer Brian McInerney.
They are special, because this is the first time they have been published in …
Alain de Cadenet talks us through the rich heritage of one of Americas most famous racing cars. The Chevrolet Corvette L88.
The story begins with the number 9 car which entered Le Mans in 1967 and …
Australia’s premier vintage and classic dirt bike event was held on the Queen’s Birthday Long Weekend, 11-14 June 2010 at Green Park, Conondale, Queensland.
The event is unique in that it is not a race, …
One of the most exciting things about our Facebook page is that it exposes us to the many talented and interesting people that make up our community. It serves as an excellent platform for you, …
One of the most eagerly anticipated appearances at next weekend’s 18th Goodwood Festival of Speed, indeed anywhere in historic motorsporting circles, will surely be the first public exercising of the iconic Lotus 38. Formula 1 …
The watchmakers at Chopard sure were able to get some great footage last month thanks their sponsorship of the Monaco Grand Prix Historique. Visit their sponsorship site here. Fantastique!
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Check this little teaser video: Top Gear presenter Richard Hammond and motor racing legend Sir Stirling Moss share the same life-altering experience – they had their lives changed forever by terrible car accidents.
The pair …
Canadian born, Mike Duff was an excellent Grand Prix motorcycle racer of the 1960’s who won three Grand Prix in the 125cc and 250cc classes.
Ride for Your Life is a short documentary …
The 37th running of the Le Mans 24 Hours features on most sportscar racing fans’ list of ‘greatest-ever races’ around the legendary La Sarthe venue – and for several good reasons.
Jody Scheckter spins during the first lap of the British Grand Prix and the ensuing eleven car pile-up goes down in history as one of Formula Ones biggest crashes.
Brabham driver Andrea de Adamich from Italy, …
The Le Mans 24 hours is on again next weekend with a Jaguar competing for the first time since 1993, when John Nielsen , David Coulthard and David Brabham “won” the Grand Touring Category in …
JOCHEN70 are bringing a new level of class to the retro motorsport clothing renaissance with their new line of stylish leather jackets.
The line includes both a men’s and a women’s jacket. Both are made from …
Take a look at this wonderful work by artist Gaston Vanzet from CustomMotorcycleArt.com.
Here is what Gaston has to say about his art and how his passion was first ignited.
“It takes many weeks of careful …
The guys from Mito Media, Alex King and Matt Barlow have just released a teaser about their new HD TV series called Flat Out.
The teaser video features footage from the 2010 Grand Prix de Monaco …
Kevin Cogan didn’t have much luck at the Indy 500.
He was involved in the famous start crash in 1982, that took out two of the biggest names in US motor racing, Mario Andretti and AJ …
The 1960 Indy 500 featured a massive duel between American stars Jim Rathmann and Rodger Ward. In this interview the two protagonists discuss their epic battle.
After starting in the middle of the first row, Rathmann …
A friend of mine just came back from the USA, raving about the incredible facility at the Barber Vintage Motorsports Museum, home to the world’s best motorcycle collection.
Rather than try and retell their story, here …
Race Rally Road is expanding its offering of stylish retro threads with the addition of two new totally awesome t-shirts. These t-shirts are sure to please fans of retro motorsport everywhere and help us here …
Great soundtrack in this recap of the ‘67 German GP. 1967 was the first year of the Hohrenhain chicane leading into the start/finish straight, which attempted to reduce the speeds. Even so, it’s …
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