Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seater racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The engine...
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If I asked you to pick a brand associated with high performance and motorsport, chances are good the name Volkswagen...
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Away from the start of Race 3 at Eagle Mountain in April of 1957, Dave Tallaksen’s 3.4-liter XK-SS (#147) shares...
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The title of my column reads: “The Fabulous Fifties.” The era is one I know something about. During that time, I raced, rallied, officiated, and was an SCCA Regional Board member. In addition, I shot photos, wrote articles, and had a wide friendship that included some of you. Also, I...
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One of the men who figured prominently in our tribute to Dan Gurney in last month’s issue, veteran Indycar mechanic...
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Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seater racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The engine of choice was the venerable small block Chevrolet V8 of 5.0 liters displacement. It started as a bright idea in 1967 and ran successfully until politics between the governing body,...
1972 Lola T290-Tecno Here is your first question for 10 points: How many racing car manufacturers have been going nonstop...
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