Robert de la Riviere (pseudonym “Rob Roy”) was an accomplished automotive artist who lived from 1909–1992. Born in France, he...
When I attend race meetings, I am often sought by those collecting autographs. I think I must be on the...
One of the best cars I have driven is the Alfa Romeo 155 V-6 Ti which I used to compete in the Deutsche Tourenwagen-Meisterschaft and International Touring Car race series in the 1990s. I drove for the TV Spielfilm and the Jas racing teams. It gave me victories, pole positions,...
Launched at the Earl’s Court Motor Show 50 years ago in October 1957, the Elite captured the attention of the international...
The Race of Champions; Brands Hatch, March 19, 1972. A superb shot of Ronnie Peterson in the experimental (too bad...
Thunderhill Raceway Park was built thanks to the efforts of the San Francisco Region of the SCCA. Realizing that two of its most used tracks, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca and Infineon Raceway (née Sears Point), were becoming very popular—too popular—the region wanted to insure the club always had a place...
Andre Ribeiro Len Sutton 1 Glenn Seton drives a Nissan Skyline to victory in the Australian Touring Car race at...
After some fifty years of automobile racing, the Grand Prix Formula or Formula One was formed by the FIA (Federation Internationale de l’Automobile) in 1950 with its first race, the British Grand Prix at Silverstone. This was to be the first world driver’s championship, in the world’s most technically advanced...
Mainstream media are chattering these days about “green” cars. Like it’s some new idea. Well, I’ve been a fan of...
Sandown Park, Melbourne, Australia November 10–12, 2006 Dean Bryant two-wheeling his Ford Escort 1300 GT.Photo: Neil Hammond Become a Member...
Summit Point Raceway, Summit Point West Virginia November 24–26, 2006 The 1959 Elva MkIV of Dotti Bechtol.Photo: Walter Pietrowicz Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you...
Sebring, Florida October 14–16, 2006 Phillippe Reyns in the 1963 Jaguar XKE Factory Lightweight.Photo: Chuck Andersen Become a Member &...
Eastern Creek, Sydney, Australia December 1–3, 2006 Peter Giddings’ formidable Talbot-Lago.Photo: Casey Annis Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access...
March 2007 Racing in the Rain By John Horsman The name John Horsman may not be a household name in motorsport, but with a CV like his, it should be. Horsman was first hired, as a young engineer, by racing impresario John Wyer. Horsman began his career sorting out gearbox...
This Web site is a cooperative effort between six Australian photographers who have pooled their respective archives that span some...
John WatsonPhoto: Mike Jiggle To many, although it may have seemed so, my first Grand Prix win at the Österreichring,...
It is an extraordinary difficult question to answer, “What is my greatest racecar?” One can consider cars one has won races with, that always leave a nice flavor. What makes the question even more difficult is that most racecars I drove are not entirely comparable with each other, though some...
“Mephistopheles,” the Land Speed record-breaking Fiat, was one of the most fearsome of the aero-engined specials popular in the 1920s....
The Dutch Grand Prix; Zanvoort, May 22, 1961. Phil Hill on his way to his World Championship with his Ferrari...
On the northern side of Bowmanville, Ontario, lies a track steeped in automobile racing heritage. Mosport International Raceway is a daunting and fast rollercoaster ride of a race track. Although the name “Mosport” comes from the conjunction of ‘‘motor’’ and ‘‘sport,’’ it’s often mispronounced ‘‘Mossport.’’ The track is 2.459-miles long (measured middle...
Peter Gethin Nino Farina 1 Al Holbert, Chip Robinson, Derek Bell, and Al Unser Jr. drive their Porsche 962 to...
From 1964-1978, a series of flat-bottomed, formula cars were manufactured to serve as a stepping stone to Formula One and...
I didn’t see the accident happen, and it was many laps later when my photo trek around South Africa’s Kyalami circuit brought me to the blackened wreckage. Thanks to the public address speakers, I knew Clay Regazzoni was alive. Still, his burned-out BRM was a grisly sight and I thought...
Willow Springs, CA November 11–12, 2006 William Cotter in his Porsche 935 K3.Photo: Brian Green Become a Member & Get...
Westcott Park, UK December 2, 2006 Adam Painter in his Maserati 4CS.Photo: Pete Austin Become a Member & Get Ad-Free...
UK September 5–8, 2006 The Wooley/Smithies Austin Healey 3000 Sebring takes to one of the special stages.Photo: Pete Austin Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you...
Daytona Beach, Florida November 9–12, 2006 Steve Simpson’s Rondeau M-382 and Phil Schmidt’s Rondeau M-382-02 head up the GTP grid.Photo:...
Road Atlanta, Georgia October 19–22, 2006 The 1969 Surtees TS5 F5000 of Mark Harmer.Photo: Walter Pietrowicz Become a Member &...
Wakefield Park, Australia October 28–29, 2006 Either Ross Muller’s kettle is boiling or he has a serious coolant loss problem with his 1972 Holden HQ Kingswood.Photo: Jeremy Dale Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to...
