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Patrick Depailler: One of the old school
Patrick Depailler: One of the old school
December 19, 2011

When you look back at some of the real characters of Formula 1 from the 60s, 70s and 80s, no one was less ‘F1’ than Patrick Depailler.
Forget your healthy diets and exercise, Depailler’s regime was: …

Best of the Cahier Archive: Emerson Fittipaldi
Best of the Cahier Archive: Emerson Fittipaldi
December 18, 2011

“Emmo” as he was known to his huge legion of fans, was Brazil’s first Formula One World Champion.

Video: Porsche at Le Mans in the 1980s
Video: Porsche at Le Mans in the 1980s
December 17, 2011

Porsche is celebrating their 2014 Le Mans comeback with video  look back at the cars and drivers who made history at the Circuit de la Sarthe.

Video: The Sweet Sounds of the Ligier-Matra JS9
Video: The Sweet Sounds of the Ligier-Matra JS9
December 16, 2011

Mario Andretti says it all in introduction to this on-board video; “The sound of the Matra engine was just… spectacular. It just sounded like power.”

Video: The 1970 24 Hours of Daytona
Video: The 1970 24 Hours of Daytona
December 15, 2011

The 24 Hours of Daytona kicked off the 1970 World Sportscar Championship in sublime style. Defending champions Porsche were gearing up to fight off a feisty Ferrari, who had returned to the championship after protesting …

For Sale: Jaguar XJR-9
For Sale: Jaguar XJR-9
December 14, 2011

Jaguar’s XJR-9 is the car that took it to Porsche at Le Mans and won. The gentlemen at Fiskens have one for sale, so I’m going to try my luck with the Christmas list.

Video: Mansell stars in 1983 BBC Rally Sprint
Video: Mansell stars in 1983 BBC Rally Sprint
December 14, 2011

What happens when you pit four rally drivers and four grand prix drivers in identical MG Maestros against each other around Donnington? “The best race and rally sprint we’ve ever had”, according to Murray Walker.

Interview: John Harvey
Interview: John Harvey
December 13, 2011

John Harvey is one of Australia’s most versatile and accomplished racing drivers. He won numerous Speedway titles in the 50s and 60s, before switching to road racing where he successfully campaigned Brabham’s in the Australian …

Video Documentary: Henri Toivonen – His Rally Days
Video Documentary: Henri Toivonen – His Rally Days
December 12, 2011

Henri Toivonen was, without doubt, one of the fastest, most spectacular and most popular rally drivers of his generation. His tragic death, with co-driver Sergio Cresto, in 1986 was a devastating blow to …

Ayrton Senna: Testing the McLaren Lamborghini
Ayrton Senna: Testing the McLaren Lamborghini
December 12, 2011

A three-time World Champion frustrated by a not so competitive car has to make a decision. But Ayrton Senna was pushing.

Building a Vintage Racing Motorcycle: Seeley Norton
Building a Vintage Racing Motorcycle: Seeley Norton
December 10, 2011

Filled with the pioneering spirit, on the first of January 2011, Kenny Cummings and Dan Rose set out on an adventure. They had a long list of custom made race parts and a simple goal: …

Gulf Racing by Hunziker Apparel
Gulf Racing by Hunziker Apparel
December 10, 2011

Pale blue and orange; Ford GT40s and Porsche 917s – the Gulf livery is one of the most evocative and iconic aesthetics of classic racing. Instantly recognizable, these are the colours of racing royalty.

Coveted: ’61 Corvette Gulf Race Car For Sale
Coveted: ’61 Corvette Gulf Race Car For Sale
December 9, 2011

Originally delivered to Corvette legend Grady Davis, this extremely significant 1961 Chevrolet Corvette Gulf Race Car will go under the hammer at Mecum’s January 2012 Kissimmee auction.

Video: Porsche at Le Mans – The Early Years
Video: Porsche at Le Mans – The Early Years
December 8, 2011

No other brand celebrates its Le Mans success like Porsche.

Bowe becomes 2011 Touring Car Masters Champion
Bowe becomes 2011 Touring Car Masters Champion
December 8, 2011

What a year of motor sport it has been for Australian racing legend John Bowe, celebrating his 40th year in motor sport in true style, wrapping up the 2011 Touring Car Masters series …

2012 Can-Am Calendar: Days of Epic Power
2012 Can-Am Calendar: Days of Epic Power
December 8, 2011

Check out this excellent 2012 Can-Am Calendar from Pete Lyons and the guys at Octane Press.

Video: 1970 World Sportscar Championship – Porsche Does It!
Video: 1970 World Sportscar Championship – Porsche Does It!
December 7, 2011

The 31st of January, 1970 and the 1970 World Sportscar Championship is ready to burst from the line at the 24 Hours of Daytona. Porsche had won the International Championship of Makes in ’69, but …

Austin-Healey at centre of 1955 Le Mans disaster sells for $1.3million
Austin-Healey at centre of 1955 Le Mans disaster sells for $1.3million
December 6, 2011

The 1953 Austin-Healey 100 Special Test racing car involved in the worst crash in motor sport history sold for a record-breaking £843,000 ($1,341,000) at a Bonhams auction last week.

Ayrton Senna: Penske Indycar driver!
Ayrton Senna: Penske Indycar driver!
December 6, 2011

Yes it’s true. In December 1992 Emerson Fittipaldi persuaded Ayrton Senna to go to Phoenix Firebird Raceway in America to test his CART Indycar Penske.

Record Open Wheeler and Touring Car grids for 2012 Phillip Island Classic
Record Open Wheeler and Touring Car grids for 2012 Phillip Island Classic
December 5, 2011

A record grid of up to 38 high-powered open-wheeler racing cars will be a spectacular highlight of the 23rd annual Phillip Island Classic Festival of Motor Sport organised by the Victorian Historic Racing Register from …