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Yamaha 500 XT Documentary: Paris-Dakar Rally 1981
Look at this wonderful Yamaha documentary of the Sonauto Yamaha team’s assault on the 1981 Paris – Dakar Rally. I can’t understand a word of it, but its incredible viewing none the less.
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Chequered flag falls on Oran Park
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 …

US Motocross legend Gary Jones confirmed for 2010 HBBB
Motorcycling Australia (MA) is pleased to confirm that four time American 250cc National Motocross Championship winner Gary Jones will be the Guest of Honour at the 2010 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza to be held at …

Live fast and die young in a nice pair of shorts – Tim Richmond in the 1980s
The 80s truly were a bodacious time. Hammer pants abounded, Ahnold and Sly were at their finest and Tim Richmond was tearing up the NASCAR circuit door to door with Dale Earnhardt. Tim Richmond perfectly …

Moss: Jenson’s not queer. Hope-Frost interviews Sir Stirling at Autosport International
MotorsportRetro.com writer Henry Hope-Frost conducts a classic interview with Sir Stirling Moss at the Autosport International: The Racing Car Show.
Henry asks Stirling. “Obviously, shortly after you retired, the money thing started. Do you think that …

Paris-Dakar 1986: Porsche 959
With the annual Dakar Rally being run once again I’m reminded of the year – almost a quarter of a century ago – when Porsche turned up in the desert with a trio of hi-tech …

Dick Simon CART crash: Riverside Raceway 1982
How on earth did Dick Simon survive this! If there is ever any doubt about how brave racing drivers are and how much energy there is in a big crash, just watch this one.
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Historic Rallying preview from Race Retro Show
Here is another taste of what you can expect at Race Retro 2010.
In this clip Tony Mason, winner of the 1972 RAC Rally as co driver with Roger Clark, talks about the special rally car …