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Sports Illustrated’s Racing Covers

As a non-traditional sports fan, I’ve always thought Sports Illustrated had a difficult relationship with sports that aren’t Football, Baseball, Basketball. But these covers from the 50s and 60s show that auto …

Video Documentary: Graham Hill – Driven

This six part series shown on the BBC is sure to bring a tear to the eye of F1 fans everywhere.
Graham Hill, the larger than life character and winner of two Formula 1 world titles, …

Retro Race Suits from Maxpart Racing

Check out these fabulous race suits from MAXPART RACING.
Maxpart Classic racing suits are made in the authentic style of the late 1960s and 1970s. The cream-white suits feature the typical red or blue stripes on the …

Denny Hulme 1970 McLaren M14A Formula 1 Car for Auction

1967 Formula 1 World Champion Denny Hulme is much loved in these parts. It is not surprising given his reputation for fantastic versatility, race winning speed and being the only Kiwi to ever win motor …

The 2010 Tasman Revival Meeting: New Website Launched

The 2010 Tasman Revival Meeting is all set for Eastern Creek on November 26-28 2010. Motorsport Retro is very proud to announce that we have produced the website for this great event and its now …

Race Report: Heritage Grand Touring Car Challenge Silverstone 18th April

At this weekend’s Formula 2 race meeting, part of the package of racing was the Heritage Grand Touring Car Challenge (HGTCC) 50 minute enduro race. The cross section of machinery that came out to play …

Alan Jones Memorabilia: 30th Anniversary of his 1980 F1 World Championship.

It’s hard to believe its been 30 years since Alan Jones scored a stunning win at the Canadian Grand Prix to claim the 1980 Formula 1 World Drivers Championship.
Jones had a spectacular season in 1980, …

Murray Walker interviews Nigel Mansell about his career

There is lots of love in the room during this interview as Murray Walker talks to his great mate  Nigel Mansell about  his action packed career.
The two discuss Nige’s early Formula Ford days, the move …