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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.

Amon and his Batmobile Star at the New Zealand Festival of Motorsport
January 24, 2012 – 4:13 PM | No Comment
Amon and his Batmobile Star at the New Zealand Festival of Motorsport

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 …

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.

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 …

Video: The history of the Porsche 917/021
January 5, 2012 – 7:46 AM | 2 Comments
Video: The history of the Porsche 917/021

This stunning video tracks the history of the Porsche 917, chassis number 021.

Enduring: Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring Celebrate Anniversaries in 2012
December 20, 2011 – 12:52 PM | One Comment
Enduring: Le Mans, Daytona and Sebring Celebrate Anniversaries in 2012

2012 is to be a big year for classic races, with the 24 Hours of Daytona, 24 Hours of Le Mans and Twelve Hours of Sebring all set to celebrate significant anniversaries.

Video: Porsche at Le Mans in the 1980s
December 17, 2011 – 9:12 PM | One Comment
Video: Porsche at Le Mans in the 1980s

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.

For Sale: Jaguar XJR-9
December 14, 2011 – 5:00 PM | 4 Comments
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 Fiskens have one for sale, so I’m going to try my luck with the Christmas list.

Video: Porsche at Le Mans – The Early Years
December 8, 2011 – 11:08 PM | 3 Comments
Video: Porsche at Le Mans – The Early Years

No other brand celebrates its Le Mans success like Porsche.

Video: 1970 World Sportscar Championship – Porsche Does It!
December 7, 2011 – 7:02 AM | 2 Comments
Video: 1970 World Sportscar Championship – Porsche Does It!

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
December 6, 2011 – 6:37 AM | 2 Comments
Austin-Healey at centre of 1955 Le Mans disaster sells for $1.3million

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.

Legends of Motorsports Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Phil Hill’s World Championship
November 30, 2011 – 4:22 PM | One Comment
Legends of Motorsports Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Phil Hill’s World Championship

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 …

Video: On board with Brian Redman in a Porsche 908/3.
November 27, 2011 – 7:45 AM | 2 Comments
Video: On board with Brian Redman in a Porsche 908/3.

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

Best of the Cahier Archive: The Mechanics
November 24, 2011 – 7:41 AM | One Comment
Best of the Cahier Archive: The Mechanics

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

Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Heroes
November 20, 2011 – 12:29 PM | One Comment
Video: Porsche Rennsport Reunion IV – Heroes

Here is another cracker video from Porsche, on the back of the recent Rennsport Reunion IV.
 

Tony Crampton and the Art of the Automobile
November 18, 2011 – 9:18 AM | One Comment
Tony Crampton and the Art of the Automobile

Inspired by his love of cars and motorsport, Tony Crampton has turned his artistic eye to the magic motorsport of the seventies.
He has created The Art of the Automobile, a collection of paintings that depict …

Legonds: Historic Race Cars in Lego
November 17, 2011 – 9:22 AM | 4 Comments
Legonds: Historic Race Cars in Lego

There is a scene in The Matrix Reloaded (prepare for spoilers) in which Neo first meets the Architect; the character responsible for building the Matrix and overseeing its continued function, plan and purpose. Having spent …

Chopard Classic Racing: Jacky Ickx
November 10, 2011 – 8:46 AM | 2 Comments
Chopard Classic Racing: Jacky Ickx

If you ever find yourself needing to check the remaining race time in the 24 Hours of Le Mans while hurtling down the classic Mulsanne straight at the top speed record of 405 kilometres an …