Classic Ads: Barry Sheene for Brut 33

1976 500cc World Champion Barry Sheene was once sponsored by the Faberge brand. As a result Barry was lucky enough  to star in this rather hilarious commercial for Brut 33.
The clip features the memorable line …

Comeback MSC F5000 Series win for Esterer at Hampdon Downs

Visiting Canadian driver Jay Esterer (McRae GM1) completed his prodigal-like comeback in style at the second New Zealand Festival of Motor Racing – Chris Amon meeting at Hampton Downs over the weekend, claiming a hat trick of …

Photo Gallery and Report: International Island Classic 2011

Former MotoGP star Jeremy McWilliams became the first British rider to win the International Challenge when he claimed four second placings across the four-race format to take overall honours at the Australian Motorcycle News International …

Best of The Cahier Archive: 1984 Formula 1 Season

This is the latest in our series of  photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by photographers Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri are part of a massive collection of …

Video: This is Formula 1

This video features fabulous footage of  Formula 1 from the the 1950’s to present day. Worth a look

#3: 1954 Riley Special (Group L Racing)

Photo Gallery: 2010 Lotus Sydney Tasman Revival

The appeal of historic motorsport goes a great deal further than the thrills of retro racing and the charm of classic racing machines. It is, in its own right, a fun, fast and friendly form …

Legends: Phil Read

Phil Read was the Prince of Speed and might also be called the Prince of Longevity – winning his first world championship event (the 350 TT) at the Isle of Man in 1961 and his …

Smith fights back to win rain affected F5000 race at Hampton Downs

Fastest qualifierKen Smith (Lola T430) fought back to win a rain-affected first MSC NZ F5000 Tasman Cup Revival Series race at the Hampton Downs circuit in the northern Waikato this afternoon.
Aftertopping the time sheets in qualifying …