December 2006 Marquis de Portago—The Legend By Ed McDonough The history of motorsport is rife with near mythical characters that,...
As many as seven rare and important racing Porsches from the company’s museum in Stuttgart, Germany, are expected to be seen and heard at the Shannons 2007 Phillip Island Classic historic race meeting in Australia. Appropriately, the Victorian Historic Racing Register’s Phillip Island Classic from March 9–11, 2007, will be...
The World of Collecting By Oliver Strebel-Ritter What many people forget is that there is far more to the vintage,...
In several sections of this month’s issue, you’ll find coverage of just a small sampling of the constellation of events...
What can you say about a man who wins the 1992 Formula One World Championship, quits, moves to the states and promptly wins the 1993 CART series? Brilliant? Phenomenal? Sensational? Yes, all of those understatements. But Nigel Mansell’s achievements in motor racing are worth more, much more. Oh, I know...
Masten Gregory Bob WollekPhoto: Porsche 2 Jackie Ickx and David Hobbs drive a Gulf Ford GT40 to victory in the...
From the very beginning of the automobile man built cars to compete with a passion for speed and technology. These innovators are in an elite club with their place in automotive history guaranteed as the creators of a true classic sports car, a genuine thoroughbred. The development of the racing...
Queensland Raceway, Ipswich, Australia August 5–6, 2006 Australian muscle in the form of Matt McGrath’s Ford Falcon XY GTHO.Photo: Damien...
November 2006 Delahaye—Styling and Design By Richard S. Adatto and Diana E. Meredith The noted French manufacturer Delahaye began manufacturing...
This month’s featured Web site showcases the race photography of Larry Neuzel. Organized by race series and year, this site displays an interesting selection of race and pitlane photography from the Can-Am (1971–1974), F5000 (1973–1976), the Indy 500 (1971–1974), as well as current shots from the ALMS. One of the...
With wild excitement the crowd rose as one, cheering and clapping their new motor racing hero. He had traveled north...
1968 BRM P126 Chasis 126.01 BRM has had one of the most interesting histories of all the Grand Prix constructors....
The Tasman Cup is long remembered as a time when Australians and New Zealanders flocked to racing circuits to watch overseas names compete with the local stars. While the Cup lasted from 1964 to 1975, it is the period to 1969 that is recalled with the greatest fondness. It was...
The name of Kevin Bartlett is synonymous with Australian motor sport. South Pacific Editor Patrick Quinn recently caught up with...
For the better part of two years now, you’ve witnessed an ever-growing amount of articles, photos and event coverage originating...
Before the Tasman Cup was introduced in 1964, most of us were using Climax engines, 2-liter, 2.2-liter or 2.5-liter, but...
At one of the Goodwood Revival meetings, I was chatting with Rob Wilson, racing driver, bass guitarist and Kiwi, not necessarily in that order. Soon, we were joined by Howden Ganley. Then Eoin Young and our mutual pal from New Zealand, Michael Clarke, appeared. As far as the eye could...
Of all the circuits used in the Tasman Series, Warwick Farm was always considered the center of it all, with...
The Australian Grand Prix (practice): Warwick Farm, February 19, 1967. These were less fancy and more relaxed races: Jackie Stewart...
Louis Renault Colin Chapman 2 Tom Green drives Walt Arfons’ “Wingfoot Express” to a World Land Speed Record of 413.20 mph (1964) 2 The first post-WWII road race in the United States is run through the streets of Watkins Glen, New York (1948). Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access...
From the very beginning of the automobile, man built cars to compete with a passion for speed and technology. These...
Oran Park, Australia June 10–11, 2006 Les Wright preparing the ground for potatoes with the 1967 Brabham Buick V8.Photo: Steve Oom 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...
October 2006 MG Competition Cars and Drivers By Richard L. Knudson For over 70 years, the MG name has been...
As discussed throughout this issue the 2.5-liter Tasman Series was an annual event consisting usually of eight races run in...
Rallying legend Ari Vatanen headed a star-studded cast at Rallyday 2006 on July 22. The “Flying Finn,” who won the 1981 FIA World Rally Drivers Championship, was reunited with David Richards, his original co-driver, and “VLE 756X,” the Ford Escort RS in which they won the championship 25 years ago....
