1971 Alfa Romeo GTAm There is a slight inclination here to refer you to Tony Adriaensen’s remarkable tome Alleggerita and...
Harry Arminius Miller (1875–1943) was the greatest individual designer and builder of racing cars and engines of the 20th century,...
To date, few women have made it to the top rungs of professional motorsport, while the ones to have enjoyed a shot in Formula One can be counted on less than five fingers. Yet despite, these desperate odds, Divina Galica has achieved this and much more. Galica got her start...
I recently had one of those “milestone events” that if a man is really lucky, might happen just once or...
Juan Manuel Fangio was special. Not only as a racing driver but also as a human being. He was the...
Probably the most important thing I considered in designing a racecar back in the ’50s was to try to achieve the maximum possible power-to-weight ratio. To that end, I was always figuring out how I could safely reduce the car’s weight while maximizing the horsepower. Of course, things like handling,...
McLaren MP4/4 Car: McLaren MP4/4 / Engine: Honda RA168E, 1,494 cc (91.2 cu in), 80° turbocharged V6 / Maker: McLaren /...
During the ’50s, I raced XK120s. The first one was a ’52, the second a ’54. Albeit, I’m not mechanically...
For some time now, a consortium of major manufacturers has been threatening its own series, the Grand Prix World Championship. It will be interesting to see how that pans out because the trouble with motor manufacturers is that they are only in the sport for as long as it suits...
As probably the most successful designer/builder of racing cars, Ron Tauranac was celebrated at a historic race meeting at Eastern...
The 24 Hours of Le Mans; Le Mans, June 13–14, 1953. The experimental Porsche 550 coupe, which was driven by...
Considering the resumes of the people who have raced here, I am both humbled and honored to be writing about this world-renowned and historic facility. I have had great fun and success racing Formula Fords at this very fast and challenging track. One of the things that I think makes...
Jo Bonnier Vic Elford 3 Mosport International raceway in Ontario, Canada, opens with club races (1961). 5 The “Golden Submarine”...
Just after 4:00 pm on the rainy Sunday of June 19, 1966, a trio of squat, massive, 427-engined American coupes...
Phoenix International Raceway, AZ February 10–12, 2006 The 1959 Lotus 15 of Steve Hilton.Photo: Wayne Kitano / photoblowups.com 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 enjoy unlimited...
Sebring, FL March 3–5, 2006 The 1964 Porsche 356C of John Winter leads another 356 and the 1962 Elva Courier...
Infineon Raceway, Sonoma, CA March 24–26, 2006 The 1957 Austin-Healey 100-6 of James Gregg.Photo: Zane Terry Become a Member &...
Sebring, FL March 16–17, 2006 Bill Mazzoni leads a group through Turn 4 in his Chevron B16 during practice.Photo: Fred Sickler / Vintage Velocity 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...
For many racing enthusiasts around the globe, it is easy to make the mistake of thinking that racing in Canada...
Lord March announced detailed plans for both the Festival of Speed and the Revival Race meeting at a preview day...
The Monza motor racing circuit, which the locals call the Autodromo di Monza, lives to fight another day, or maybe more. The state authorities of Lombardy, of which Milan is the capital, has overturned an order made against the circuit last November by the Court of Milan to drastically reduce...
To escape the northern winter gloom and enjoy a little summer motor sport, overseas drivers and cars have been coming...
Bob Veith, a veteran of 11 Indianapolis 500-mile races and the 1956 Rookie of the Year, died March 29 in...
Five-time Safari Rally champion and current FIA World Rally Championship commission president Shekhar Mehta died from pneumonia on April 12, he was 60 years old. Mehta first drove in the Safari Rally in 1971, when Datsun’s first choice driver Joginder Singh switched to Ford and, as a result, Mehta was...
From June 24–October 29, 2006, some of the finest examples of the model maker’s craft will be on display at...
Organizers of the Copenhagen Historic Grand Prix have announced that the 6th running of this historic race through the streets...
Damon Hill, former Formula 1 World Champion in 1996, has been nominated by Mike Knight and Jackie Oliver, two present members of the BRDC Board, to succeed Sir Jackie Stewart as president of the club, following the decision by Sir Jackie not to seek re-election at the AGM on April...
This year’s HMSA Baxter Auto Parts Portland Historic Races, to be run July 7–9 at Portland International Raceway, will pay...
Ford GT40 Chassis #P1047, one of four MK llb’s and the last one to be accounted for, has been unearthed...
