Legends: Johnny Cecotto
For a rookie GP season, Alberto “Johnny” Cecotto’s impact in 1975 takes some beating. As a 19-year-old riding a second-tier Yamaha with a year-old factory engine, he won four 350 GPs and dethroned Giacomo Agostini …
One off Grand Prix winners: Giancarlo Baghetti France 1961
The start of the 1961 season marked a time of change in GP racing. Towards the end of the 50’s and into the new decade the British based GP teams had finally begun to get …
2011 Vets MXdN set for Farleigh Castle
The 2011 Vets Motocross Des Nations will be held at Farleight Castle on September 24-25, 2011.
A huge line up of former greats are confirmed including Dave Thorpe, Shayne King, Josh Coppins, Darryl King, Gordon Crockard, …
2011 Barry Sheene Festival of Speed set for April 1-3
The Barry Sheene Festival of Speed will once again be held at Eastern Creek International Raceway in April 2011. This time it will NOT be over Easter weekend as that clashes with too …
The ultimate VMX machine: New Maico S1 from Maico Only
Do you fancy yourself on the ultimate VMX bike? Then check out these glorious S1 machines from Maico Only.
You can choose between a 250cc mount or a fire breathing 490cc monster. The machines have prepared …
1961 Daytona 500: “We don’t think your Daddys gonna live”
50 years ago, the Petty family had a weekend at the Daytona 500 they are unlikely to forget.
During the first qualifying race, 21 year old Richard Petty flew over the first turn wall. It was …
Classic Ads: BFGoodrich – Le Mans 1982
For the 1982 24 Hours of Le Mans, the then American owned BFGoodrich tyre company backed a two car campaign on the legendary French race. Both Goodrich entries would compete shod with the high performance …
Video: New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing 2011
Enjoy this three part video showcasing the recent New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing, celebrating Chris Amon.
Part one features some excellent interviews with legends including Jack Brabham, Carlos Reutermann, John Surtees, and Stirling Moss sharing …
