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John Watson on the end of his McLaren days: “I don’t feel any pain”

John Watson, five-time Grand Prix winner. What do you remember most about him? He is the only driver to take a Penske to a Formula 1 GP Victory Lane (and shaved off his beard to …

Illustration: Manfred Schurti’s Jägermeister Porsche 935

During the 1970s, Jägermeister’s famous ‘orange’ branding became iconic in motor racing circles.
The German brand sponsored various European racing teams, including this 1977 Porsche 935, which was driven to second place at the Brands Hatch …

10 of the best: Peter Brock

Peter Brock, otherwise known as “Peter Perfect”, “The King of the Mountain” or simply “Brocky” was one of Australia’s best-known, most loved and most successful drivers.

Driven Autowear Designs

Groovy Gear: Driven Autowear

Clean, smooth and consistent; such lines are fast around the track, and perfect for a spot of retro gear designing.
Driven Designs was born in 2009 from a love of classic cars and vintage motorsport and …

2011 Muscle Car Masters

Photo Gallery: 2011 Muscle Car Masters

Fans of historic muscle turned out in their thousands this past weekend for the 2011 Muscle Car Masters at Eastern Creek International Raceway.
They were rewarded with a weekend of  glorious historic racing, and pits and …

Photo Gallery: 2011 HBBB + the event DVD is now available

Motorcycling Australia’s (MA) 2011 Honda Broadford Bike Bonanza (HBBB) was a huge success with 3000 motorcycle enthusiasts attending the 2011 event over the Easter weekend at the State Motorcycle Complex at Broadford.
Nearly 750 …

Video: Flying high – rally jumping compilation

One of the things that sets rallying apart from other forms of motorsport is that you get to see cars flying through the air. It no doubt takes a brave person to keep their foot …

Williams FW03

For Sale: Williams FW03

The Williams FW03 is absolutely unique; one of the earliest machines from a team that would rise to the loftiest heights of Formula One.
Built in 1974 by Frank Williams Racing Cars and campaigned in ’74, …