Articles tagged with: 1970s
Long legs and a heavy right boot: Jungle Jim and Jungle Pam
Character, flair and charisma. Classic motorsport had these qualities in spades, and that’s a huge part of the reason why we continue to find memories of retro racing so compelling. Of course the spirited and …
One off Grand Prix winners: José Carlos Pace, Interlagos 1975
Some say that winning your first Grand Prix is one of the most difficult aspects of being a successful GP driver, but over the next few weeks we will showcase seven drivers from the 1970′s …
Video: Pirtek Australian Touring Car Legends. Gold Coast 600 2010
The Pirtek Australian Legends, celebrating 50 years of Australian Touring Car Racing at the V8 Supercars Gold Coast 600.
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Retro Formula 1: Historic F1 Merchandise
This year’s Formula One season has been one of the most exciting the sport has seen in years. Races have ranged from the exciting to the bizarre and, as a welcome change, only one or …
One off Grand Prix winners: Jean Pierre Beltoise, Monaco 1972
Some say that winning your first Grand Prix is one of the most difficult aspects of being a successful GP driver, but over the next few weeks we will showcase seven drivers from the 1970′s …
Legends: Mike Hailwood
What made Mike Hailwood stand apart — precise lines on the fast public road circuits of his day? Tick. But he was just as comfortable on artificial circuits.
Bravery? Tick. He rode the fearsome Honda 500-4 …
Moffat and Bond to recreate legendary one-two finish
One of the greatest moments in Australian sporting history will be recreated at next week’s Armor All Gold Coast 600 on the streets of Surfers Paradise.
Australian motorsport heroes Allan Moffat and Colin Bond …
Touring Car thunder returns to Historic Sandown
A huge entry of around 400 touring, sports and racing cars is now virtually assured for the 19th annual Historic Sandown to be held in Melbourne from 5-7 November this year.
Celebrating 50 years of Australian …
