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Nigel Mansell Dallas 1984

Video: Nigel Mansell Pushes His Lotus at the Dallas Grand Prix

It was hot for the one and only running of the Dallas Formula One Grand Prix. Temperatures were nudging 40C and track temperatures were said to be nearing 70C.

Photo Gallery: 2012 Oldtimer GP by Marcel Hundscheid

The 2012 running of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix took place over the 10th, 11th and 12th of August, bringing a collection of historic racing cars spanning sixty years to the hallowed bends of the …

When Kevin Bartlett went Rallying

Up until the 1982 Bathurst car race, Australian touring car legend and Bathurst winner, Kevin Bartlett had only rolled once in his 25 year motorsport career – Until the 1982 2GO International rally.

Bobby Unser Pikes Peak

Video: Bobby Unser – King of the Hill

“I just couldn’t see a French girl having the Pikes Peak record.”
Famous last words! It’s 1985 and the French girl in question is Michèle Mouton; the first woman to win a world championship rally, runner …

Zanardi Monza 1999

Alex Zanardi: Don’t Dream It’s Over: Part One

Image: The Cahier Archive

As he prepares for his races in the Paralympics in September, it’s time to look at the man that is Alex Zanardi. And if you don’t laugh at some of his quotes, …

Tru Blu XD Falcon

Photo Gallery: Top 10 Aussie Racing Fords

This October marks the 50th Anniversary of the “Great Race”, the famous Bathurst 1000. As a result, the mainstream Australian motoring press have been running more than the usual number of retrospective pieces.

roger moore

Video: When Roger Moore met Formula One

Before he was the legend that is James Bond, Roger Moore was TV’s Simon Templar, alternatively known as “The Saint”.

Bentley Goodwood Festival of Speed

Video: Bentley at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Enjoy this superb recap of Bentley’s activities at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Special machines include the Le Mans winning 1929 “Bentley Blower” and the 2003 Speed 8.