Owning, working on, running and racing a classic car is something special. It’s a unique experience, and usually a deep and quite meaningful relationship that grows and changes along with life. There is a connection …

For around six weeks, Daytona Beach, Florida is taken over by motorsport, its history growing by the year
The first event at Daytona International Speedway is the Rolex 24 Hours which celebrated its 50th anniversary in …

24 Hours of Le Mans winner and Formula One star Chris Amon is in the midst of a reunion with his 1973 BMW 3.0 CSL ‘Batmobile’. The pair are among an impressive line-up of drivers …

Jeff Leisk, Charlie Williams, Ivan Mauger and a nigh-unbeatable collection of Honda’s magic machinery will head to Broadford this coming April for the 2012 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza.

In America in the mid-20th century carnivals and county fairs would hand out cigars as prizes for anyone who might win at the games offered on the midway.  Failure to win might elicit the response …

8380 Laboratories have put together a series of seriously groovy retro motorsport t-shirts based on the idea of a food chain for classic racing cars.

In late 1961 a group of drivers including Jack Brabham, Jim Clark, and John Surtees took to the sunny circuits of Australia and New Zealand in the past season’s Formula One cars to go racing …

Video Documentary: Hunt and Sheene – When Playboys Ruled the World

Sit back and enjoy this full length documentary about the legendary Barry Sheene and his partner in crime James Hunt.
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Le Mans 1983: Michael and Mario Andretti attempt to make history

In 1983, Mario Andretti – one of America’s legendary drivers – competed in the epic race for the first time since 1967. This was his …

Greg Moore, part 1. Mark Webber remembers

Greg Moore. It’s a name that stirs emotions and memories, happiness and sadness all in one go. For all of October, my weekly column will celebrate the life of …

Remembering Jim Clark

43 years ago, the world lost a hero in Jim Clark.
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Interview: John Harvey

In this interview John reveals his favourite race cars, his toughest rival and why he supports electric car racing.
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The 1973 Monte Carlo Rally is remembered for many things – protests, police intervention, blizzards, and a week of long, tortuous stages. However, how many of you knew it was future Formula 1 winner Patrick …

For Sale: Jaguar XJR-9

Jaguar’s XJR-9 is the car that took it to Porsche at Le Mans and won. The gentlemen at Fiskenshave one for sale, so I’m going to try my luck with the Christmas list.
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Video: Colin McRae + MG Metro 6R4 + biggest moment ever = crazy
Watch as Colin McRae has a huge moment and goes backwards down an escape road at 80mph in his MG Metro 6R4 on the …

Legendary Bikes: Barry Sheene’s Suzuki RG500 1976-77

Barry Sheene’s Suzuki 500 holds the record for the fastest motorcycle GP race ever.
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This stunning video tracks the history of the Porsche 917, chassis number 021.

Henri Toivonen: Racing driver!

People often say that rally drivers are the most talented in the sport, and very few have succeeded at both levels: You are either a rally driver or a road racer.
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Best of the MSR Facebook: Classic Formula One Engine Photos

This post, then, is in honour of our Facebook fans, and their collection of beautiful cars and motorsport moments. Enjoy this gallery of some of our favourite Formula …

David Purley is a hero. Some would say an unsung one, but just a quick look at his life, and it will take you less than two minutes to realise this guy was like no …