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Ignazio Giunti: The avoidable crash
February 28, 2010 | 3 Comments

This has to be one of the most ridiculous and completely avoidable crashes I have ever seen. The tragic part is that it claimed the life of popular Italian driver Ignazio Giunti
Giunti, from Rome, made …

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Motorsport Art by Nicolas Cancelier
February 23, 2010 | No Comment

Check out these beautiful artworks by Nicolas Cancelier. I’m a real fan of his work, as it really captures the essence of the eras represented and the styles are so varied.
Here is a some background …

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Dan Gurney to be featured at Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion
February 21, 2010 | 3 Comments

The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion enters a new dawn of historic racing by honoring one of the true legends of motorsports- Dan Gurney – the Cars He Built, the Cars He Drove – August 12-15 …

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Lister Jaguar showcased at Race Retro 2010
February 8, 2010 | No Comment

A delectable line-up of Lister Jaguars – the Cambridge-built sports cars that took the big manufacturers on at their own game and won – will be showcased at this year’s Race Retro, held at Stoneleigh …

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AUTOSPORT International – the insider’s view
February 5, 2010 | 2 Comments

January’s AUTOSPORT International show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham is the ultimate Christmas/New Year hangover cure for race fans of all ages and tastes. Organised for the past 20 years by the world’s …

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Photo CD Review: 2009 Monterey Historic Automobile Races
February 2, 2010 | One Comment

Bill Wagenblatt, who publishes the always excellent Track Thoughts just sent me this amazing photo CD from the 2009 Monterey Historics. To be honest I was just expecting a CD with a whole load of …

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NRMA Motorfest 2009 – Australia Day Done in Moto Retro Style
January 29, 2010 | No Comment

Australia day is one of my favourite holidays, an oasis hidden amid the hustle and bustle of the New Year;  a day of barbeques, sunshine, beaches and relaxation. Back when I was a lad my …

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The Porsche Museum: Tradition obliges
January 29, 2010 | 3 Comments

It impresses me that Porsche seemingly gets the Internet.
This is the latest piece on their YouTube Channel, this time promoting the Porsche Museum.
It features some great historical racing footage of Le Mans and Sportscar racing, …

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Chequered flag falls on Oran Park
January 23, 2010 | 7 Comments

Oran Park was one of my favourite tracks. It really had to be as there weren’t many to chose from if you were a kid growing up on Sydney’s North Shore!  When I was a …

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Porsche: Roots in racing, not posing
January 6, 2010 | One Comment

This commercial from Porsche is clearly the result of selling too many Cayenne’s and 911 Cabriolets. I guess its targeted at those of us who like to race their Porsche’s, but have to put up …

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Porsche Espresso Cup sets
December 14, 2009 | No Comment

For those of you who need a quick Porsche fix every morning, here is just the thing. Porsche espresso cup sets.
Set “number 2″ features four individually numbered espresso cups with matching saucers. The cups are …

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1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype up for grabs at RM Auctions
December 11, 2009 | 3 Comments

The one-of-a-kind 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype s/n CSX 2196, nicknamed “The Flip-top” for its unique clam shell design, is set to cross the block at RM’s Automobiles of Arizona event at the Biltmore Resort …

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Brands Hatch 1970: Rodriguez’s rain-dance
December 4, 2009 | 4 Comments

Generations of sportscar racing fans recall – no doubt with shivers down their spines – the day, back in April 1970, when one of the category’s biggest stars literally walked on water. And this superb …

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1963 Corvette Grand Sport continuation by Superformance
November 18, 2009 | No Comment

A replica of the 1963 Corvette Grand Sport is now available from Superformance, the US based company which is perhaps best known for their Cobra and GT40 replicas, after signing a new licensing agreement with …

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Through drivers eyes: Le Mans 1966
November 18, 2009 | 4 Comments

Back in 1966, the determination of Henry Ford II to show the world that his company could build a car to compete and win at the pinnacle of international sports car racing was finally rewarded …