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1977 Bathurst Falcons to fly again at 2010 Top Gear Live

The greatest two-car trick in the history of Australian touring car racing is about to be repeated at the 2010 Top Gear Live Bathurst Legends presented by Shannons Insurance.
The two Moffat Ford Dealer Team Falcon …

Book Review: Porsche Rennsport

I have just laid my eyes on a copy of Porsche Rennsport – The Definitive Photographic Record of Porsche Racing Sports Cars, 1949-2004.
Quite simply, if you are a Porsche fan this book is a must …

Rodiriguez 1970 Porsche 917

Brands Hatch 1970: Pedro Rodriguez’s rain-dance

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 …

Group B: fabulous but frightening

Having digested Piero Comanducci’s fabulous aural treat in the shape of the 1977 RAC Rally, rally fans really ought to check out this other Piero masterpiece. This one showcases the Group B formula of the …

Rare Footage: Jim Clark tests Lotus F2 – Fuji Speedway 1966

Here is some quite remarkable footage of Jim Clark’s official visit to Fuji Speedway during March 1966.

Nannini Classic Motorsport Eyeware

Check out this beautiful range of Italian designed motorsport goggles from Nannini.
The idea of specialised indestructible eyewear ideal for motorsports came out of a chance encounter between company founder Giorgio Nannini and a group of …

Win classic motorsport T-shirts from RACE RALLY ROAD

Matt and the team at R3 have very kindly sent us a couple of highly fashionable  T Shirts to give away!
The prize includes a “Bentley at Le Mans”  T- shirt and a cool “Moss 722” …

“There’s a race going on dear boy!”- Hunt 1976

 

A moment of excruciating clarity from James Hunt, as he dodges reporters on pit lane in a frantic effort to get his car on the grid and his team to the top of the podium …