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Photo CD Review: 2009 Monterey Historic Automobile Races

Bill Wagenblatt, who publishes the always excellent Track Thoughts just sent me this amazing photo CD from the 2009 Monterey Historics. To be honest I was just expecting a CD with a whole load of …

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NRMA Motorfest 2009 – Australia Day Done in Moto Retro Style

Australia day is one of my favourite holidays, an oasis hidden amid the hustle and bustle of the New Year;  a day of barbeques, sunshine, beaches and relaxation. Back when I was a lad my …

The Porsche Museum: Tradition obliges

It impresses me that Porsche seemingly gets the Internet.
This is the latest piece on their YouTube Channel, this time promoting the Porsche Museum.
It features some great historical racing footage of Le Mans and Sportscar racing, …

Chequered flag falls on Oran Park

Oran Park was one of my favourite tracks. It really had to be as there weren’t many to chose from if you were a kid growing up on Sydney’s North Shore!  When I was a …

Porsche: Roots in racing, not posing

This commercial from Porsche is clearly the result of selling too many Cayenne’s and 911 Cabriolets. I guess its targeted at those of us who like to race their Porsche’s, but have to put up …

Porsche Espresso Cup sets

For those of you who need a quick Porsche fix every morning, here is just the thing. Porsche espresso cup sets.
Set “number 2” features four individually numbered espresso cups with matching saucers. The cups are …

1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype up for grabs at RM Auctions

The one-of-a-kind 1964 Shelby Cobra 427 Prototype s/n CSX 2196, nicknamed “The Flip-top” for its unique clam shell design, is set to cross the block at RM’s Automobiles of Arizona event at the Biltmore Resort …

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Brands Hatch 1970: Pedro Rodriguez’s rain-dance

Generations of sportscar racing fans recall – no doubt with shivers down their spines – the day, back in April 1970, when one of the category’s biggest stars literally walked on water. And this superb …