The Flying Lap: The Williams Legacy with Peter Windsor
Andy Hallbery tipped me off to this fabulous web TV show hosted by Peter Windsor called The Flying Lap.
Most of the episodes cover the latest happenings in Formula 1, but in this clip Peter talks …
Video: Ride with Walter Röhrl in a Porsche 904 GTS
What happens when one of the best drivers in the world meets one of the most beautiful coupes of all times? Sideways action!
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Legends: Kel Carruthers
Kel Carruthers’ winning ride on a Benelli four to secure the 1969 world 250 championship on the treacherous streets of Opatija (in the old Yugoslavia) was the most dramatic title-clincher of Australia’s ten successful world …
Link: British Bullet at Indy – Brabham’s Cooper Climax shocks at Indy 500, 1961
I came across this great piece written by Kenneth Rudeen, which originally appeared in Sports Illustrated back in 1961. It’s the story of Jack Brabham and the impact he made by taking the first rear …
One off Grand Prix winners: Innes Ireland USA 1961
For many people Innes Ireland was the archetypal Scottish gentleman, although technically speaking he was born in Yorkshire, his family moving back north of the border when he was young. He seemed to be a …
Classic Ads: Barry Sheene and Dick Johnson for Shell
I had forgotten about this series of TV commercials from Shell Australia. This ad called “sock”, captured two racers who have the gift of the gab, Barry Sheene and Aussie V8 legend, Dick Johnson.
Both men …
Video: British Grand Prix 1968
There were plenty of nerves at the start of the 1968 British Grand Prix, as the paddock was still reeling from the loss of Honda driver Jo Schlesser, who was killed at the previous GP …
Video: 2011 Motor Sport Magazine Hall of Fame Highlights
Enjoy this clip from the 2011 Motor Sport Hall of Fame awards.
Sir Jack Brabham, Sir Frank Williams, Jody Scheckter and Dario Franchitti were all inducted on the night and a crowd of 450 people …
