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Game On: Simraceway to Model McLarens
Game On: Simraceway to Model McLarens
December 4, 2011

Wouldn’t it be nice to come home in the evening, hop in your McLaren MP4/4 or M6 GT, pull down the pits at Spa and pump in a few quick laps before dinner?

Legends: Eddie Lawson
Legends: Eddie Lawson
December 3, 2011

Eddie Lawson’s 1983 signing direct from American Superbikes to the Yamaha 500 Grand Prix team brought howls from the European press, but the decision was soon vindicated.

Video: V8 Supercars look to the past for Car Of The Future (COTF)
Video: V8 Supercars look to the past for Car Of The Future (COTF)
December 2, 2011

Today the V8 Supercars unveiled their Car Of The Future (COTF) concept, in the hope of attracting new manufacturers into the sport.

Gritty Marques: Groovy T-Shirts
Gritty Marques: Groovy T-Shirts
December 2, 2011

We’re rolling in to a festive summer here in Sydney, which means it’s time to drop the shirts ‘wot got buttons and collars on ‘em and bust out the groovy t-shirts.

Video: Husqvarna MOAB retro concept inspired by Steve McQueen
Video: Husqvarna MOAB retro concept inspired by Steve McQueen
December 1, 2011

At the recent EICMA show in Milan, Husqvarna revealed its new concept called the MOAB, named after the popular riding spot surrounding Utah, called the Moab desert. Husky is billing the bike as it’s …

For Sale: 1983 Lancia 037 Martini Rally Car
For Sale: 1983 Lancia 037 Martini Rally Car
December 1, 2011

For sale over at AutoCollections.com is this glorious 1983 Lancia Rally 037 Martini Rally Car.

Legends of Motorsports Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Phil Hill’s World Championship
Legends of Motorsports Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Phil Hill’s World Championship
November 30, 2011

Winning a Formula One World Drivers’ Championship takes complete dedication and commitment, not to mention a car and team up to the task. The same is true for the 24 hours of Le Mans, and …

Photo Gallery: A Historic Summer with the HSRCA
Photo Gallery: A Historic Summer with the HSRCA
November 30, 2011

The Historic Sports and Racing Car Association of NSW spent the past weekend at Eastern Creek International Raceway with a glorious collection of historic sports and racing cars. Being quite the fans of historic racing …

10 of the best from Autopics: Dick Johnson
10 of the best from Autopics: Dick Johnson
November 29, 2011

Dick Johnson,  five-time Australian Touring Car Champion (’81, ’82, ’84, ’88, ’89),  three time Bathurst 1000 winner (’81,’ 89, ’94),  Ford folk hero,  and all ’round Australian racing royalty.
Dick sprung into the national consciousness after …

Video: Miniature V12 engine
Video: Miniature V12 engine
November 29, 2011

Fans of motor racing traditionally get excited about V12 engines.  There is just something about the sound, complexity and power of this configuration that stirs the soul. Enzo Ferrari was of course famous for his …

When NASCAR went to Monza… With Max Papis and Alex Zanardi
When NASCAR went to Monza… With Max Papis and Alex Zanardi
November 28, 2011

The Monza circuit in Italy already has so much atmosphere, but Max Papis wrote a new chapter last week, lapping the old banking in a Toyota NASCAR Sprint Cup car – with his old F1 and …

Video: Hamilton salutes Senna with tribute helmet for Brazilian GP
Video: Hamilton salutes Senna with tribute helmet for Brazilian GP
November 27, 2011

Lewis Hamilton will wear a special tribute helmet inspired by his hero, Ayrton Senna, at tonight’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Video: On board with Brian Redman in a Porsche 908/3.
Video: On board with Brian Redman in a Porsche 908/3.
November 27, 2011

Brian Redman laps Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca during the Rennsport Reunion IV in a Porsche 908/3. Turn it up.

Video: Colin McRae + MG Metro 6R4 + biggest moment ever = crazy
Video: Colin McRae + MG Metro 6R4 + biggest moment ever = crazy
November 26, 2011

Watch as Colin McRae has a huge moment and goes backwards down an escape road at 80mph in his MG Metro 6R4 on the Donegal Rally in 2006.

Jim Rathmann, winner of the 1960 Indianapolis 500, dies aged 83
Jim Rathmann, winner of the 1960 Indianapolis 500, dies aged 83
November 25, 2011

Jim Rathmann, the winner of the 1960 Indianapolis 500, has died at the age of 83.

Best of the MSR Facebook: Flames
Best of the MSR Facebook: Flames
November 25, 2011

The Motorsport Retro Facebook page is a source of incredible knowledge, history, and media. Our Facebook fans have an amazing ability to create, find, and share iconic images of motorsport’s magic moments and machines, and …

Handy: Autodromo Motoring Watches
Handy: Autodromo Motoring Watches
November 24, 2011

Bradley Price is a man after our own hearts. Founder of Automobiliac and life-long car nut, he has just added to his retro motorsport resume with the release of a series of timepieces inspired by …

Best of the Cahier Archive: The Mechanics
Best of the Cahier Archive: The Mechanics
November 24, 2011

Motor racing is a team sport, but it’s the drivers who get the glory.

2011 International Historic Motoring Awards: Winners announced
2011 International Historic Motoring Awards: Winners announced
November 23, 2011

The inaugural International Historic Motoring Awards were held last weekend to an audience of over 200 racing legends, celebrities, collectors and industry heads.

Martin Brundle drives the legendary Maserati 250f
Martin Brundle drives the legendary Maserati 250f
November 22, 2011

In this clip Martin Brundle drives the legendary Maserati 250F as part of Silverstone’s 60th Anniversary celebrations back in 2008.