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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Generations of sportscar racing fans recall – no doubt with shivers down their spines – the day, back in April 1970, when one of the category’s biggest stars literally walked on water. And this superb …
This Yamaha RD125 ad from 1975 sports the image of one of the world’s best riders of the 1970s. His name is Kent Andersson, a two time 125cc World Champion and to this day the …
Having digested Piero Comanducci’s fabulous aural treat in the shape of the 1977 RAC Rally, rally fans really ought to check out this other Piero masterpiece. This one showcases the Group B formula of the …
Check out this beautiful range of Italian designed motorsport goggles from Nannini.
The idea of specialised indestructible eyewear ideal for motorsports came out of a chance encounter between company founder Giorgio Nannini and a group of …
A moment of excruciating clarity from James Hunt, as he dodges reporters on pit lane in a frantic effort to get his car on the grid and his team to the top of the podium …
The Nürburgring certainly leaves an impression on people, and the famous German track is now the inspiration for a range of clothing from Nordschleife.us
T shirts, muscle shirts, caps, bandanas and hoodies are all available with …
The biggest problem with the future is that at some point, there will be electric racing and rally cars that make no noise.
The best part of motor racing is the beautiful music the cars produce. …
Check out this Porsche 917 inspired sofa. Proving there is a potential market for just about anything, this two seater sofa is no doubt the fastest chair in the world.
The body is manufactured in an …
Back in 1983, a Victorian rider nick-named “Goof”, made Aussie MX history by becoming the youngest rider to win the prestigious Mr Motocross title.
At just 19, Ray Vandenberg, the 1982 Australian 125cc Champion was not …
Those who live for the heady scent of frantic combustion and the thumping rumble of classic racing are likely to share a simple dream. The dream that one day they might stumble upon a pristine …
The1982 Monaco Grand Prix featured possibly the most eventful finish in Formula 1 history with five lead changes in the last two laps.
The F1 world was still reeling from the death of Gilles Villeneuve two …
Back in 1966, the determination of Henry Ford II to show the world that his company could build a car to compete and win at the pinnacle of international sports car racing was finally rewarded …
Here is a fun Christmas gift idea from UK shop ARTonWHEELS.co.uk. The chrome plated cufflinks are a simple design and feature logos of all your favourite moto-marques and come in an attractive presentation box.
All the …
These two classic Texaco commercials feature Eric Morecambe, Ernie Wise and 1976 World Champion James Hunt.
They are both bloody funny and were produced by the legendary and highly influential British ad agency Collett Dickenson …
The Nürburgring Nordschleife is probably the most revered, respected and remarkable racetrack in the world. Its modern configuration puts drivers through 73 bends and 20.8 km of what Jackie Stewart nicknamed ‘The Green Hell’ and …
I can’t find much information about this brilliant footage of Phil Read on his MV Agusta 500-4, but its great! It seems the video is from a movie called The Iron Horse and was made …
I really like this SR watch. It is a faithful homage to the cars and timepieces of the 1950s and 60s.
The watch is classically simple and its design immediately recalls a golden era of motor …
This beautiful bike was ridden by Kent Howerton and used to win the 1980 AMA 250 Motocross Championship. The Suzuki RH250 from 1980 was the last of the Japanese works bikes to run twin …
Porsche’s Rise to sports car racing dominance in the late 1960s was built on several evolutionary designs, including the Porsche 904, the 906 and from 1968 to 1970, the 908.
Developed under the direction of Dr. …
I stumbled across this incredible series of videos, featuring the legendary Joey Dunlop, shot back in 1977.
The first video of Road Racer kicks of with Dunlop testing his Yamaha on public streets at dusk and …
