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Race Day: 1986 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix
February 5, 2012 – 8:34 AM | One Comment
Race Day: 1986 Spanish Formula 1 Grand Prix

Ahead of the first Formula One pre-season tests to be held at Jerez in Spain this coming Tuesday, let’s take a look back at some of the magic that has occurred on the circuit over the years.

For Sale: 1985 Tyrrell 012 Formula One
February 2, 2012 – 7:37 AM | No Comment
For Sale: 1985 Tyrrell 012 Formula One

1984 was a year of ups and downs for a young Stefan Bellof. He took six victories and won the Drivers’ Championship for the 1984 World Supercar Championship season in his Rothmans Porsche 956.

The history of Daytona Beach and NASCAR
January 30, 2012 – 7:31 AM | No Comment
The history of Daytona Beach and NASCAR

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 …

Video Documentary: 1000KM Nürburgring 1983 “The last Ringmeisters”
January 28, 2012 – 7:19 PM | One Comment
Video Documentary: 1000KM Nürburgring 1983 “The last Ringmeisters”

Qualifying for the 1983 1000km of Nürburgring and a young Stefan Bellof sets a pole-position time around the infamous Nordschleife of six minutes eleven seconds. He is five seconds ahead of second-place man Jochen Mass.

Mal Campbell and Honda RC 30 Reunite at Island Classic
January 26, 2012 – 7:48 AM | No Comment
Mal Campbell and Honda RC 30 Reunite at Island Classic

Aussie motorcycle racing legend Malcolm Campbell will be reunited with Honda’s RC30, on which he won two Australian Superbike championships, this coming weekend at Phillip Island for the International Island Classic.

2012 HBBB to Open with Golden Era Celebration
January 24, 2012 – 9:45 AM | No Comment
2012 HBBB to Open with Golden Era Celebration

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.

Paul Newman: Behind Blue Eyes
January 23, 2012 – 1:55 PM | 2 Comments
Paul Newman: Behind Blue Eyes

For a world-famous multiple award-winning actor, Paul Newman kept a low profile at the race track. He was just ‘one of the team’.

Gear: 8380 Laboratories’ Classic Race Car Food Chain
January 20, 2012 – 9:26 AM | No Comment
Gear: 8380 Laboratories’ Classic Race Car Food Chain

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.

Photos: WRC World Champion Juha Kankkunen’s Car Collection
January 18, 2012 – 10:25 AM | One Comment
Photos: WRC World Champion Juha Kankkunen’s Car Collection

This is the stunning car collection of Juha Kankkunen, winner of  23 world rallies and four drivers’ world championships and the only man to become world champion with three different manufacturers.

Legends: Wayne Gardner
January 17, 2012 – 9:41 AM | One Comment
Legends: Wayne Gardner

In 1988, Swan Breweries showcased leading Australian sports people in television advertisements, with the catchline: “they said you’d never make it”.
In a first for Australian motorcycling, reigning world 500 champion Wayne Gardner was featured. It …

1985 Daytona 24hrs: The Porsche superstar show
January 16, 2012 – 4:58 PM | No Comment
1985 Daytona 24hrs: The Porsche superstar show

What do sportscar superstar Bob Wollek, Grand Prix winner Thierry Boutsen, all-round racing legend AJ Foyt and four-time Indy 500 winner have in common?
Bizzare and as random as it may sound… At the start of …

Top Five of 2011: Documentaries
January 14, 2012 – 11:37 AM | No Comment
Top Five of 2011: Documentaries

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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Top Five of 2011: Le Mans and Sportscar
January 13, 2012 – 9:05 AM | One Comment
Top Five of 2011: Le Mans and Sportscar

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 …

Top Five of 2011: People
January 12, 2012 – 10:52 AM | No Comment
Top Five of 2011: People

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 …

Top Five of 2011: Formula One
January 10, 2012 – 2:46 PM | No Comment
Top Five of 2011: Formula One

Remembering Jim Clark

43 years ago, the world lost a hero in Jim Clark.
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Top Five of 2011: Touring Cars
January 9, 2012 – 4:14 PM | No Comment
Top Five of 2011: Touring Cars

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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Top Five of 2011: Buying Retro Racers
January 8, 2012 – 1:06 PM | One Comment
Top Five of 2011: Buying Retro Racers

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: Dakar flashback – Cyril Neveu vs Hubert Auriol 1987
January 7, 2012 – 4:56 PM | No Comment
Video: Dakar flashback – Cyril Neveu vs Hubert Auriol 1987

Two Dakar legends go head to head during the 1987 edition of the worlds toughest race.

Top Five of 2011: Videos
January 7, 2012 – 10:35 AM | One Comment
Top Five of 2011: Videos

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 …

Top Five of 2011: Rally
January 4, 2012 – 7:52 AM | No Comment
Top Five of 2011: Rally

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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