The OSCA of Al Garthwaite on the starting grid gets last minute advice from the crew.Photo: Ozzie Lyons www.petelyons.com What?...
Dave Friedman in his book on American sports car racing in the golden era of racing called Dr. Dick Thompson one of the finest American drivers of his era. Dick started racing with an MGTD in 1952 and leaped into racing from the deep end when he and a friend...
Time flies when you’re having fun…or trying to make a relentless deadline every month! With all the work that went...
An invitation to drive in the Tulip Rally of 1959 led to my meeting Norman Garrad, manager of the Rootes...
Historic motor racing events and festivals allow former Grand Prix drivers, like myself, to be reunited with racing cars synonymous with our career. The 2006 Goodwood Festival of Speed was no exception to this. When I first raced in Formula One with Ken Tyrrell, it was with a Matra. At...
This painting depicts Gilles Villeneuve wininng the 1979 USGP East at Watkins Glen. The victory, his third of the season, while certainly a great achievement, may not have been the highlight of the weekend. In wet conditions during Friday’s practice sessions, Gilles’s lap time was both stunning and amazing! Powering...
The “Twenty Guards” Trophy; Brands Hatch, August 3, 1963. Frank Gardner from Australia driving the Ian Walker Racing Brabham BT-5...
Ah, Road America. Four miles of medium- and high-speed corners nestled in the woods of Wisconsin. The type of racetrack...
Robert Benoist Mika Hakkinen 1 Stefan Bellof dies from injuries sustained in the crash of his Porsche 956 during the World Endurance Champonship race at Spa, Belgium. The Martini LC2 of Bob Wolleck, Mauro Baldi, and Ricardo Patrese is awarded the win after the race is stopped (1985). 2 Australian...
Formula 5000 was a racing series for open-wheel, single-seater racing cars built to a specific set of rules. The engine...
Here’s a big four-oh for me: That many years ago this month the Can-Am began, and basically so did my...
Summit Point, W. VA May 19–22, 2006 The 1968 Zink Z5 of Bob Tupper.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 enjoy unlimited access to...
Winton Raceway, Victoria, Australia May 27–28, 2006 Keith Simpson’s Lola Mk1 (#17) stays in front of Graeme Marks and the...
VIRginia International Raceway, VA June 9–11, 2006 The 1958 AC Bristol of Lee Wilson.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 enjoy unlimited access to...
Oulton Park, UK June 10, 2006 Hubert Fabri neatly negotiates Lodge Corner in his beautifully prepared Aston Martin DBR4.Photo: Paul...
Monte Carlo, Monaco May 20–21, 2006 Historic setting for Tipo B Alfa Romeos!Photo: Keith Booker Become a Member & Get...
September 2006 Phillip Island—A History of Motor Sport Since 1928 By Jim Scaysbrook Phillip Island at the southern tip of the Australian state of Victoria has been a motor racing venue since way back in 1928. While the circuit is perhaps better known as the site of the Australian Motorcycle...
As explored in this month’s “Racecar Profile,” the Sunbeam Alpine was developed by the Rootes Group as a way of...
The MG Vintage Racers (MGVR) celebrated their 25th anniversary this past June, with three full days of “MG-only racing” at...
The Shelby American Automobile Club (SAAC) made its first visit to VIRginia International Raceway over the weekend of June 30–July 2 for its 31st annual convention, and the event was a big hit with participants and fans alike. Hundreds of rare and desirable Ford-powered cars that sprang from the fertile...
The Manilla Sports Car Club is the top classic car association in the Philippines. The Mercedes Benz SL Register, MG...
A new scrutineering bay and VIP center was recently opened at Snetterton race circuit. Jonathon Palmer head of Motor Sport...
On Saturday, June 10, 2006, the Canadian Motorsport Museum and Hall of Fame officially opened at their new premises on the second floor of Peter Klutt’s Legendary Motor Cars near Milton, Ontario. The visitors to the newly opened Hall were able to view the latest acquisition to the museum, the...
Waiting the two years before the Monaco Historique rolls around is always worth it. There is always a sensational array...
Fifties road racing legend Bill Murphy passed away on July 17; he was 93. Though born in Sitka, Alaska on...
