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Best of The Cahier Archive: Ronnie Peterson
June 2, 2011 | No Comment

Today’s feature gallery contains images of the 10 time Grand Prix winner, Ronnie Peterson. The popular Swede was much admired for his spectacular style and raw speed. Sadly, he died following complications from his shunt …

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Stefan Bellof: Monaco magician and ‘Ring raider
May 31, 2011 | 6 Comments

Who is the King of Monaco? Technically it used to be Prince Ranier, and is now Prince Albert II – but there are strong arguments for “Mr Monaco” Graham Hill, or Ayrton Senna, perhaps Michael …

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Best of The Cahier Archive: Ayrton Senna
May 3, 2011 | 10 Comments

This is the latest in our series of  photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by photographers Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri …

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Video Documentary: Grand Prix – The Killer Years
April 29, 2011 | 6 Comments

This is a magnificent and shocking documentary about Grand Prix racing in the 60′s and 70s. Some of the footage I have never seen before, and it is horrific, however it’s captivating viewing.
Here is the …

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Video Tribute: Attilio Bettega
April 5, 2011 | One Comment

Enjoy this video dedicated to the memory of Attilio Bettega and the glorious machines he drove.
The Italian remains one of the most memorable and inspiring drivers of the golden days of rallying. Attilio was …

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Best of The Cahier Archive: Gilles Villeneuve
March 24, 2011 | 5 Comments

Today’s feature gallery contains images of the legendary Gilles Villeneuve
So much has been written and said about Villeneuve, but for me Jody Scheckter summed it up pretty well when he delivered this eulogy:
“I will miss …

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Video: Vintage crash compilation
February 25, 2011 | 2 Comments

Here is a not so subtle reminder that Motorsport has always been dangerous.
Buckle up.
Via: jalopyjournal.com

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One off Grand Prix winners: Jochen Mass Montjuich 1975
November 20, 2010 | No Comment

Some say that winning your first Grand Prix is one of the most difficult aspects of being a successful GP driver, but over the next few weeks we will …

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One off Grand Prix winners: José Carlos Pace, Interlagos 1975
October 28, 2010 | No Comment

Some say that winning your first Grand Prix is one of the most difficult aspects of being a successful GP driver, but over the next few weeks we will showcase seven drivers from the 1970′s …

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One off Grand Prix winners: Francois Cevert, Watkins Glen 1971
October 1, 2010 | 3 Comments

Surely there was never a more handsome GP driver than Francois Cevert? The tall Frenchman had been called into the Tyrrell March team in 1970 to replace the disillusioned Johnny Servoz-Gavin. This may have been …

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Spanish Grand Prix 1975: Tragedy at Montjuic Park
September 22, 2010 | One Comment

Right from the start, the drivers who were members of the Grand Prix Drivers Association were furious that the barriers weren’t bolted together properly. Thus, they went on strike. Most of the sport’s major …

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Video Documentary: Love, Speed and Loss
June 5, 2010 | 5 Comments

I just received an email alerting me to this stunning documentary about the life of Kiwi Grand Prix racer Kim Newcombe. It’s a world class film and one that will leave you touched and saddened …

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Video: Group B Rally monsters
May 7, 2010 | 3 Comments

Take a moment to enjoy this stirring video featuring those fire breathing Group B rally monsters of the 1980s.
The beginning and end of this video features Ari Vatanen talking about the crash that almost took …

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Video and Photo Special: Celebrating Ayrton Senna on his 50th Birthday
March 23, 2010 | One Comment

Brazilian Formula 1 superstar Ayrton Senna would have been 50 years old today.
The triple world champion exploded onto the  Formula 1 scene during his well documented test with Williams in 1983 and enchanted, shocked …

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Santiago Herrero: OSSA’s favourite son
March 17, 2010 | 3 Comments

OSSA, the fabulous Spanish motorcycle brand is back. After closing in 1985, the firm is back with an innovative Trials bike, the stunning TR280i.
The companies popularity and commercial success boomed in the mid to late …