Exclusive: Sir Jackie Stewart Previews the FIA Formula 1™ World Championship 60th Anniversary Celebrations
March 8, 2010 – 6:46 AM | No Comment

Sir Jackie, you’re a regular visitor to Bahrain and its Grand Prix but this year it’s the venue of the 60th anniversary celebrations of the world championship.  How special does that make this year’s event …

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Porsche: Roots in racing, not posing
January 6, 2010 – 9:25 AM | One Comment
Porsche: Roots in racing, not posing

This commercial from Porsche is clearly the result of selling too many Cayenne’s and 911 Cabriolets. I guess its targeted at those of us who like to race their Porsche’s, but have to put up …

Bill Browns survives monumental crash: Bathurst 1971
January 4, 2010 – 8:57 PM | No Comment
Bill Browns survives monumental crash: Bathurst 1971

This is one of the biggest crashes ever seen at Bathurst. Certainly it was one of the most spectacular.
On lap 43 of the Great Race a tyre blew on Bill Brown’s Ford Falcon XY GTHO …

Can-Am Las Vegas 1966
January 2, 2010 – 8:36 AM | No Comment
Can-Am Las Vegas 1966

Happy new year! We are still in holiday mode, so here is some classic video from 1966.
The film shows highlights from the last race of the first season of Can-Am, 1966. The race was held …

60 Minutes interview with Peter Brock 1986
December 30, 2009 – 5:32 PM | No Comment
60 Minutes interview with Peter Brock 1986

Its almost new year and therefore time to let the hair down a little, so here is a light hearted interview with Peter Brock from Channel 9’s 60 Minutes program.
Interviewer Ian Leslie pursues a serious …

DVD: History Of Motorcycle Racing – 3 DVD Set
December 29, 2009 – 10:07 AM | No Comment
DVD: History Of Motorcycle Racing – 3 DVD Set

I have just finishing watching the Castrol History of Motorcycle Racing DVD set and it’s a ripper. It covers motorcycle road racing from the invention of the motorbike in the early 1900s through to the …

Niki Lauda interviews prior to his comeback in 1982
December 27, 2009 – 8:15 AM | No Comment
Niki Lauda interviews prior to his comeback in 1982

Unless you have been living under a rock, you would know that  Michael Schumacher is set to return to Formula 1 next year with Mercedes Benz, after a three year break from the sport.
Back in …

Vintage Motocross Jerseys
December 24, 2009 – 9:01 AM | One Comment
Vintage Motocross Jerseys

Here are some super shots of Motocross jerseys, worn during battle by some of the best riders to ever throw a leg over a bike.
The evolution in design can be clearly seen as we go …

Biggest highside ever: Barry Sheene Daytona 1975
December 23, 2009 – 10:39 AM | One Comment
Biggest highside ever: Barry Sheene Daytona 1975

Barry Sheene was testing the Suzuki XR14 in preparation for the Daytona 200 in 1975 when disaster struck.  Pinned in 6th gear at 8500 rpm and topping 170mph on the famous Daytona banking, his bike …

Christmas Shopping: Slot Cars
December 23, 2009 – 9:02 AM | No Comment
Christmas Shopping: Slot Cars

Once people get over the initial sense that adults shouldn’t really be getting excited about the smell of hot electric engines, the subject of slot car racing soon turns to the enormous range of cars …

Xmas Video: Kenny Roberts back at the Indy Mile
December 21, 2009 – 12:36 PM | One Comment
Xmas Video: Kenny Roberts back at the Indy Mile

We are winding down for Christmas, so over the break we will be running plenty of videos to keep you guys entertained.
We  ran a story back in July about Kenny Roberts returning to the Indy …

Christmas Crackers
December 21, 2009 – 9:28 AM | No Comment
Christmas Crackers

The onset of festive delight and, in deepest Surrey, a picture postcard fall of snow, has been tainted somewhat this week by the evident dislike felt amongst the Formula One commentators of the world towards …

Retro Bike Racer Helmets
December 17, 2009 – 7:27 AM | No Comment
Retro Bike Racer Helmets

There are few items of a racers kit there are more symbolic than their helmet. When a rider puts on his helmet, he transforms from regular man into another person, someone capable of heroic, history …

Bob Brown Robbed In Belgium 1957
December 16, 2009 – 8:44 AM | One Comment
Bob Brown Robbed In Belgium 1957

Picture this. You’re an Australian rider, lining up for your second premier-class works Grand Prix ride – nominated by a four-times world champion. But just minutes before the start, your Italian teammate’s machine has ignition …

Rick Mears – the racer’s racer
December 15, 2009 – 9:51 AM | No Comment
Rick Mears – the racer’s racer

Few images from the halcyon days of 1980s American Indycar racing are as evocative as those featuring Rick Ravon Mears in a Pennzoil-liveried Penske.
Thanks to his status as one of only three drivers to have …

Porsche Espresso Cup sets
December 14, 2009 – 7:07 AM | No Comment
Porsche Espresso Cup sets

For those of you who need a quick Porsche fix every morning, here is just the thing. Porsche espresso cup sets.
Set “number 2″ features four individually numbered espresso cups with matching saucers. The cups are …

Excursion: Strapped into Jeff David’s 1970 Porsche 911 Rally Car
December 11, 2009 – 10:22 AM | No Comment
Excursion: Strapped into Jeff David’s 1970 Porsche 911 Rally Car

To be quite honest, I was shit scared. When we turned up at the forest it was quiet and tranquil and then the unmistakable deep bwoooooohp, bwoooohp, bwoooohp growl of a 911 thundering through the …

Book Review: The Toleman Story – Last Romantics in Formula 1
December 10, 2009 – 1:04 PM | No Comment
Book Review: The Toleman Story – Last Romantics in Formula 1

I have just received details of what looks like a great read, The Toleman story – Last Romantics in Formula 1, by Christopher Hilton.
Here is the official blurb from Veloce Publishing
“Small, unfashionable, short of money …

DVD: Ford Archive Gems – Nine Days in Summer
December 9, 2009 – 9:46 AM | One Comment
DVD: Ford Archive Gems – Nine Days in Summer

I have just watched this faboulous film about the development of the iconic Lotus 49. Make sure you get a copy for Christmas.
Here is the official blurb from Greg and the team at dukevideo.com.au
One of, …

Book Review: Porsche Rennsport
December 6, 2009 – 10:03 AM | 2 Comments
Book Review: Porsche Rennsport

I have just laid my eyes on a copy of Porsche Rennsport – The Definitive Photographic Record of Porsche Racing Sports Cars, 1949-2004.
Quite simply if you are a Porsche fan, this book is a must …

Retro Husqvarna Gear
December 6, 2009 – 7:41 AM | No Comment
Retro Husqvarna Gear

Check out this cool range of retro Husqvarna apparel. It’s good to see a brand with a successful motorsport pedigree celebrate its roots with a range of historically inspired gear.
Husky have been making motorcycles since …

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