October 14: Happy Birthday, Whoever You Were

Bernd Rosemeyer was born 100 years ago this week.  We all know the legend of the man who knew no fear, who took the mighty V16 Auto Union grand prix cars and streamliners by the …

Bathurst 1000 Hardie’s Heroes 1981 (video)

I still have quite a serious hangover of Bathurst 1000 fever. I just love that race, it’s nothing short of grand opera.
One of the best things about the event is the qualifying format. These days …

The Duel – Steve vs Lewis

This clip isn’t new, however anything that includes footage from Le Mans gets my vote.
To celebrate 40 years since the release of the timeless TAG Heuer Monaco watch,  The Duel showcases two of the companies …

You were there: Porsche Museum 2009

Just as you would expect from Porsche, the Porsche Museum is special. Designed by the Viennese architectural firm Delugan Meissl, the building is a masterpiece. It dominates the Porscheplatz and the surrounding area and …

Last charge for the 250 GP cavalry

Forty years ago, a young man from Sydney earned a unique place in the history of the road racing world championship – and thanks to the changes planned for next season; his place in the …

Richards wins Bathurst in Biante Touring Car Masters

Seven-time Bathurst 1000 winner ‘Gentleman’ Jim Richards has once again scored victory on Mt Panorama with a dominant performance in the Shannons Falcon Sprint for the sixth and penultimate round of the Biante Touring Car …

Top Ten Two-Wheel Heroes: 1960-1989 Part 1

Following on from Nick Garton’s Top Ten Heroes of the four-wheel world, here’s our top-ten leather clad list. In no particular order, here’s our first five heroes with the second five to be presented next …

Formula 5000 At The Glen 2009 And The F5000 Drivers Association

Everyone who is an avid race fan has their favourite race events, and tracks, that they like to revisit every year. We tend to like certain types of race cars as well, and, when the …