Some evidence that special stage rallying breeds a special type of extra-robust competitor—and spectator—surfaced in Italy in October when the...
The Masters Series, which encompasses the Grand Prix Masters Series, the Sportscar Masters Series, and the Gentleman Drivers Series, recently...
The Vintage Sportscar Club of America, (VSCCA) has announced that it has expanded its list of eligible vehicles to include five additional vintage models. These include the Austin Healey 100-6, Triumph TR-3, “Bugeye” Sprite, Sunbeam Alpine, and all 356 Porsches equipped with drum brakes. The VSCCA is one of the...
The 2001 World Rally Champion Richard Burns died on Friday November 25 after a long battle with a brain tumor....
On paper, the concept of former Grand Prix drivers racing each other is quite mouth-watering. Cars would have to be...
While historic racing in Australia is moving from strength to strength, it’s usually confined to the well-known circuits located in and about the major cities. “Round the Houses” events may have been popular in days of yore, but now hurdles appear everywhere from the likes of government authorities, public acceptance,...
Gerard “Jabby” Crombac, renowned French journalist and automotive authority, has died of cancer at his Paris home on November 18....
On November 4–6, 2005, 30,000 people went through the doors of the National Exhibition Centre in Birmingham, England to see...
Exhibitors have responded in force to the announcement of the 3rd International Historic Motorsport Show, to be held Feb. 24–26, 2006, at Stoneleigh Park, Coventry, England. By the beginning of November, almost 60% of the available space had gone—with over 90% of the main racing car hall already booked. In...
The Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) has announced that the National Automobile Museum (The Harrah Collection) has been chosen to...
Bonhams recently announced the purchase by private treaty of the Williams F1 Reserve Collection, ahead of its scheduled auction on...
The racing world lost one of its true pioneers on December 19, 2005, when Keith Duckworth passed away. He was 72 years old. Along with his lifelong colleague and friend, Mike Costin, Duckworth established Cosworth Engineering in 1958, and guided it to worldwide fame in the field of high-performance engines...
The Formula One rumor mill has been abuzz with the story that Roger Penske might make another attempt at Formula...
American historic racer John Delane wrapped up his third FIA TGP championship in the past four years and as such,...
The Australian Historic Formula Atlantic and European Formula Two Association was invited to the sensational Eastern Creek A1 Grand Prix meeting in Australia from November 4–6, 2005. This was, by no means, a token appearance—the group had 30 minutes practice, qualifying, and three 10-lap races. As can be imagined, there...
Carlos Reutemann, 63, winner of 12 Grands Prix—five of them with Ferrari from 1976 to 1978—has been made a Commendatore...
The Harry A. Miller Club has announced that the 12th Annual Millers at Milwaukee Vintage Indy Car Event will be...
Organizers of the annual Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix, run through the roads of Pittsburgh’s Schenley Park, have announced that the 2006 running of the event, to be held July 15–16, will feature the legendary cars of Jaguar. The week-long host of supporting activities will also include several rallies, car shows,...
Road Racing Drivers Club (RRDC) member Archie Urciuoli garnered the 2005 overall points championship in Historic Sportscar Racing’s Historic GTP/Group...
The historic support race at the Le Mans 24 Hours has become one of the most prestigious and sought-after entries...
Hot Rod pioneer and NHRA co-founder, Ak Miller has passed away at the age of 81. Miller began his long association with motorsport in the ’30s, with speed record attempts at places like El Mirage and Bonneville. However, in the coming years Miller would race in a wide variety of...
The dates for this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed have been set for the weekend of July 7–9. The theme...
A group representing U.S. owners of Formula Juniors have announced a series of Formula Junior-only races to be held in...
There is very little doubt that the most glamorous and exciting of all historic racing events is the Grand Prix Historique de Monaco held every other year on the Grand Prix street circuit in the tiny principality on the Cote d’Azur. This year the event will be held May 20–21....
Well-known American historic racer Duncan Dayton has announced that he and his team, Highcroft Racing, have purchased an ex-Dyson Racing...
A widespread series of infrastructure improvements at Connecticut’s Lime Rock Park have begun according to the track’s management team. Some...
The British Racing Drivers’ Club (BRDC) recently announced that Sir Jackie Stewart, president of the famous British racing organization since 2000, will not be seeking re-election as president at the club’s AGM in the Spring of 2006. Sir Jackie said, “By Spring this year I will have been president for...
To mark the change from the V-10 to V-8 engines for 2006 Formula 1 season, an exhibition of famous 8-cylinder...
Over 64,000 members of the public and 26,000 trade visitors packed the halls of the NEC for the annual Racing Car Show, held January 12–14 in Birmingham, England. Historic racing interests were given a higher priority than in previous years with a huge area set aside for a display representing...
