Come for a ride with touring car veteran and racing legend Steve Soper as he blasts around Donington and takes the win in this historic race. Steve Soper drove the JD Classics Ford Cologne Capri to a fantastic victory at the Donington Historic Festival this year. Sharing the drive with John Young, the pair fought for the top spot from a field of 17 cars, competing in the 1966-1985 Touring Cars category race.

MORE: That Cosworth Howl – Ford Cologne Capri Onboard (video)

This video allows us to jump on board and ride with the 1995 JTCC Champion. Enjoy.

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A very special rotary-powered guest attended the 2014 World Time Attack Challenge in Sydney, Australia. This beautiful edit takes us onboard the Mazda 767B, and captures the enchantment of the quad rotor engine.

MORE: Mazda 767B screams on the dyno (video)

Stunning multi-camera edit takes us for a thrill ride onboard one of the ultimate rotary powered race cars, the Mazda 767B. The car appeared at the 2014 World Time Attack Challenge in Sydney, Australia. It was meant to be a demonstration, but it really stole the show.

MORE: Driving a Mazda 767B on the streets of Japan (video)

Racing fans young and old adored the quad-rotor sportscar, most seeing it in the flesh for the very first time. Very nicely shot and edited, this video really captures the magic of the iconic chasssis, and the incredible sound of the 600hp quad rotor engine.

 MORE: Full noise in the Mazda 767B around Spa (video)

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The date has been set and the trailer just dropped. Porsche Rennsport Reunion V is coming to Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca in October 2015.

350 racing Porsches in the same place at the same time, surrounded by countless Porsche owners and fans in one of the greatest single-marque automotive festivals the world has ever known. Rennsport is a big deal, and news of its return is bound to put smiles on faces around the world.

MORE: Rennsport Reunion IV (Gallery)

The return of Rennsport to Laguna Seca is great news. We have no doubt that Rennsport Reunion V will bring together another unbelievable collection of vintage Porsche race cars, drivers and personalities. Set to be held on October 9th through 11th, 2015, the three day competitive event will be flanked by a  Concours d’Elegance and other special activities. We can’t wait.

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This atmospheric video takes us along for the ride as McLaren Chief Test Driver Chris Goodwin races his own ’66 McLaren M1B at Goodwood. What a machine.

The 2014 Goodwood Revival was awesome, and here’s just another reason why. A McLaren test driver and his very own, privately owned McLaren M1B hit the track. We’re taken along for the drive, but not before the experienced wheel man details the kind of driving experience the brutal M1B makes for.

MORE: Onboard a totally different McLaren M1B at Goodwood! (video)

Chris Goodwin was entered in the Can-Am themed Whitsun Trophy, it was sports-racing prototype heaven and it was the fastest race of the entire revival.

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It has been 60 years since the living legend we know as Sir Jackie Stewart entered the cockpit of a single-seater for the first time at Goodwood. Let’s take a look at one of the most memorable cars from the amazing career that followed…

This year’s Goodwood Revival brought together some of his most iconic cars from a driving career that spanned 13 years and included 3 Formula 1 World Championships.

We have a closer look at one of his most memorable championship cars, the 1973 Tyrrell Ford 006/2 that helped Sir Jackie steer to victory for the last time in Formula 1.

The 1970’s is often heralded as one of the most magical periods of motor racing in history. A period defined by drivers with a dedication and singular goal to win, cars that were mechanically raw, racing that was awesome and terrifying at the same time, the rise of stardom and glamour. What wasn’t to like about the action of Formula 1?

Some names will never be forgotten from this period of racing. And among those most fondly remembered will be Jackie Stewart, the “Flying Scot”.

Tyrrell Ford 006/2 was Stewart’s car for a majority of 1973 and was a development on the Tyrrell chassis 005 which Stewart had retained from 1972 for the first 2 races of the new season. The 006 was fitted with inboard brakes, but overall changes to the 005 were slight.

However, these small changes gave it an edge over its predecessor, making it more competitive with the defending champion’s Lotus 72. Furthermore, changes included the new F1 regulation for deformable crash structures to be integrated into the design for increased safety, giving the Tyrell 006 its recognisable shape.

On the other hand, perhaps one of the most notable changes was that the Tyrrell 006 became a reproduced car with numbers 006 becoming a model number rather than a chassis number.

There were three 006 cars produced, 006 and 006/3 driven by François Cevert  with 006 damaged early in 1973 and 006/3 destroyed after Cervert’s tragic and fatal crash at Watkins Glen later that year.

Draped in the colours of primary sponsor and fuel company Elf, Stewart’s Tyrrell 006/2 had a large presence on the F1 grid and was even more striking at full flight, something that has gone unchanged since its glory days at the height of motor racing.

Fittingly, the memorable Tyrrell 006/2 would not only bring about Sir Jackie’s 3rd and final F1 world championship but allow him to hold a record 27 F1 victories that would remain unbroken for a further 14 years. It would also help him to hold the record as the most successful British F1 driver for 19 years until Nigel Mansell in 1992.

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40 years ago Emerson Fittipaldi delivered McLaren their first ever Formula One World Championship. This light-hearted yet hard hitting official video looks back at his amazing career.

Opening Image: Emerson Fittipaldi and Colin Chapman in 1971, Monaco (The Cahier Archive)

October 6th 1974 saw Emerson Fittipaldi bring home home McLaren’s first-ever world championship trophy. Forty years later he’s commonly refereed to as the ‘Father of Brazilian Motorsport’.

MORE: The best of Emerson Fittipaldi (gallery)

This in-house McLaren production was shot and developed with the help of Emerson himself. We found it highly entertaining, and we feel you will too. Enjoy.

Fittipaldi also won the Formula One World Championship in 1972 whilst driving for Lotus, and the IndyCar Championship for Patrick Racing in 1989. The latter included a memorable win at the 1989 Indianapolis 500. In total he won 14 Formula One World Championship Grands Prix, and four non-championship Grands Prix.

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Soak up the glorious sound of 1980s turbocharged Formula One as Honda engineers fire up Nigel Mansell’s old FW11 and take it for a blast. The Honda F1 V6TT engine was capable of over 1000hp.

Come race time the screaming 12,000rpm, 1.5L RA166E engine produced around 800 horsepower, however during qualifying that figure rested somewhere north of 1000 horsepower. With 4-bar of boost pressure crammed into the tiny engine by a pair of extremely aggressive turbochargers, these engines were built for short-term glory.

MORE: The best of Nigel Mansell (Gallery)

25 years later racing fans worldwide are still intoxicated by the cars and engines of this unforgettable Formula One era. In this video we see Honda engineers fire up and blast around in one of the very best, the Honda F1 powered Williams FW11 as driven by Nigel Mansell in 1986.

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Sit back and enjoy this full length documentary investigating the captivating story of Ford Rallye Sport, best known as Ford RS.

Starting from the very beginning, this 90-minute doco relives the glory of the Ford RS badge, and explains how it fits into the long and impressive history of Ford.

MORE: Ford Escort – Rally Legend (video)

It’s a wonderful, in-depth piece which goes into great detail explaining the colorful history of the beloved Rallye Sport name. It’s a fantastic little history lesson too, and we hope you enjoy it.

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The 2014 World Time Attack Challenge was all about the latest and greatest going head to head. Fortunately for the rest of us, there was plenty of old metal in action too…

Take a look at this stunning widescreen gallery courtesy of PixelNerd. We sent him along to the 2014 World Time Attack Challenge with the instructions to capture any and all retro machines in attendance.

MORE: Legends of the turbo era (gallery)

He didn’t disappoint. Below you’ll find a gorgeous collection of shots showcasing not only the hero cars which attended, but a few of the more low-key (yet just an interesting!) machines too. Our favorite has to be the Colin Bond Caltex Sierra, said to be the last RS500 ever built.

MORE: All across the world, retro cars are becoming involved in Time Attack

Of course the ex-Allan Moffat, Peter Stuyvesant SA22C RX-7 is a beauty too, as-is the Gulf GT40. Come to think of it, choosing a favorite is harder than we thought.

MORE: Mazda 767B in action at World Time Attack 2014 (video)

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This stunning and rare De Tomaso Pantera Group 4 has a racing history that’s unmatched by its peers, and has recently enjoyed a no-expense-spared restoration. It’s up for sale at RMD, and would make for a brilliant ride in historic motorsport.

In 1972 De Tomaso built eight Group 4 Panteras, selling seven to customers and keeping one for their factory race car. This car, chassis #2873, is that one works machine.

De Tomaso raced it from 1972 until ’77, with men like Clay Regazzoni, Mike Parkes, Mario Casoni and Odoardo Govoni at the wheel. In 1977 they sold it to Odoardo Govoni, who continued to race it himself with De Tomaso maintaining it.

Throughout this time the car won the Tour of Italy outright a number of times, including many more class wins, the Italian Championship of Speed (circuit) three times and the 5000cc class in the European GT Championship. Documentation claims over 90 victories for the car.

It’s spent the past two years enjoying a no-expense-spared restoration which included rebuilds of the engine, gearbox, fuel system, suspension and geometry.

The original bodywork is featured and has been finished in the car’s 1973 Giro d’Italia livery.

In September 2013, at the completion of its restoration, the car competed successfully at Spa Francorchamps, and it’s now ready to roll with spares, FIA HTP and even road registration.

We think it’s awesome, and hope to see it go to a good home, or at least find one on the track!

Head to RMD’s website here for more information.

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If there’s a place in the world that suits black and white photography more than the Goodwood Revival, then I’d love to hear of it.The annual event is a celebration of an era gone by of gentleman racers and classic metal at the Goodwood Circuit.

However the age of the machinery in attendance does not dictate the pace. The event is no slouch, delivering some of the most energetic and enthusiastic revivals of all things vintage.

The attention to detail in making sure everything is period-correct is simply breathtaking, and not just from those involved in the event, but every single spectator turns up dressed for the occasion.

Although colour has the ability to convey a life like account of events, there’s nothing like black and white images that capture just that little bit more than ‘just’ an event.

Here’s a collection of some of my favourite black and white’s from this year’s event with a focus on the reliving the Revival experience.

Full Gallery by Jayson Fong of Form & Function:

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In 1983 Keke Rosberg drove the Williams FW08C to a fantastic victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. Today, current Williams Martini Racing driver Felipe Nasr slides behind the wheel.

Opening Image: Keke Rosberg at the 1983 Monaco Grand Prix (The Cahier Archive)

Monaco would be Rosberg’s only victory of the 1983 season. In the year prior he’d managed to turn a single victory at the Swiss Grand Prix into a World Championship, however it wasn’t meant to be for 1983 and when the dust settled on the season, he was fifth overall.

Fans haven’t forgotten that win at Monaco, which became of particular notice some 20 years later when Keke’s son Nico won the 2013 Monaco Grand Prix, the first time a father and son would win the same F1 GP.

They haven’t forgotten the legendary car he drove that day, either. It was the first F1 car Ayrton Senna would ever drive.

MORE: Beautiful gallery showcasing the Williams FW08C, the first F1 car Ayrton Senna ever drove

In this video, Williams Martini Racing reserve driver Felipe Nasr jumps behind the wheel of the same FW08C Keke Rosberg drove to victory at Monaco in 1983. Felipe Nasr is a Formula BMW and Formula 3 champion, who joined Williams Martini Racing this year for his first taste of F1.

Listen to him talk of what the FW08C is like to drive in 2014.

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Nelson Piquet and Nigel Mansell line up for the start of the 1986 Mexican Grand Prix. Each is seated in their V6, turbocharged Honda Williams FW11s.

Photo: LAT Photographic

Held in Mexico City in October, the Mexican Grand Prix was the 15th round of the 1986 Forumla One World Championship. Nelson Piquet started in second position, ahead of Cannon Williams team mate Nigel Mansell in third. Ayrton Senna was on pole.

MORE: Nelson Piquet talks trash (video)

Piquet would finish the race in fourth place, and Mansell fifth. The 1986 Mexican Grand Prix would be best remembered as Gerhard Berger and Benetton’s first Formula One Grand Prix victory, for now let’s enjoy the magic of this pre-race moment.

MORE: The best of Nigel Mansell (gallery)

Nigel Mansell would end up second overall in the 1986 Championship, with Nelson Piquet right behind him. Piquet would go on to drive the updated FW11B to a World Championship victory for Cannon / Williams in 1987.

MORE: How to overtake Ayrton Senna, by Nelson Piquet (video)

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This is what we imagine a Rosberg family holiday looks like. Keke and Nico Rosberg face off on a frozen lake in a makeshift rally time-trial. Awesome.

Shot and edited by NicoRosbergTV, this cool production showcases some healthy competition between Keke and son Nico Rosberg. It’s all in good fun, however you can feel the competitive racer’s spirit is alive and well in each of these Formula One icons. Neither is holding back.

MORE: Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg drive the Mercedes W196 around the ‘Ring (video)

Surprisingly, that car doesn’t look like a Mercedes.

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Alex Buncombe’s squeezes every last drop of potential from the GT40 whilst on the hunt. He records the fastest lap at the Goodwood Revival in the process.

Alex Buncombe is a works Nissan driver and a GT whiz, in this video we see him demonstrate how well he knows his way around Ford’s awesome GT40.

MORE: Ford GT40 invasion – Goodwood Revival (video)

Shot during the Whitsun Trophy at last year’s Goodwood Revival, the clip sees Buncombe push the JD Classics GT40 to the absolute limit whilst chasing down the three leading cars. The story goes that he was making up lost ground following an early pitstop.

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Jacques Laffite in action at the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix, driving the unmistakable Matra V12 powered Ligier JS9. What an era!Jacques Laffite won his first Formula One Grand Prix racing for Ligier in 1977, hustling behind the wheel of the Ligier Matra JS7. Part way through the 1978 season he moved to the updated JS9, the debut race being the 1978 Monaco Grand Prix.

MORE: An interview with Jacques Laffite

Unfortunately gearbox issues would cause him to retire, the race would be won by Patrick Depailler, who had more than 22 seconds on second place Niki Lauda by the end of the race. It was the first time Depailler would win a Formula One Grand Prix.

MORE: Experience the 1978 Italian Grand Prix with Jacques Laffite (video)

Jacques Laffite would end up in eight place at the conclusion of the 1978 season, with the JS9 taking him to a pair of podium finishes before the year was out.

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Cool in-house video by Mercedes Benz showcases some of the beautiful cars on display and in action at the 2014 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Racing legends Jochen Mass, Klaus Wendlinger and Stirling Moss come together in this Mercedes Benz production to talk about the historic racing machines of yesteryear which gather at Goodwood for the Festival of Speed.

MORE: Mercedes Benz Silver Arrows – Celebrating 100 Grands Prix

It’s a great little video with a bunch of stunning shots, and something we think more marques should become involved with!

MORE: From Racing to Road – The colorful history of AMG

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“You’d just go sailing straight past them with your foot flat on the accelerator until you reached the flag marshall’s post. When you saw the whites of their eyes, you knew it was time to brake!” – Brian Foley

When I think about the masters of The Mountain, the Citroen DS/ID is not what comes to mind.

In the very earliest days of the Armstrong 500 however, variety was the name of the game, and this unconventional Citroen was more than happy to shake things up.

Launched in 1955 with out-there aerodynamics, high-tech hydropneumatic suspension and inboard front discs, the Citroen ID19 was a technological marvel.

It pushed the boundaries of automotive design, developing new technologies in handling, braking and ride quality. And what is racing about, if not pushing boundaries?

Enjoy the story of this interesting and successful racing machine in Citroen DS/ID: From Mount Panorama to The Marathon at the Shannons Club.

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One of the most interesting World Champions Formula One has known, Nelson Piquet was an intelligent driver, a complex character and a true racer.

Brazilian Formula One racer Nelson Piquet is often remembered for his interesting off-track remarks, however it was his skill and cunning on track which earned him fantastic success.

The three time Formula One World Champion made his debut with Ensign at the 1978 German Grand Prix, finished his first race a few rounds later at the Italian GP in a McLaren M23 (BS Fabrications), and stood on the podium for the first time following the 1980 Argentine Grand Prix.

By 1980 he was racing with Parmalat and their iconic Brabham BT49, which he drove to a trio of Formula One Grand Prix victories, and a pair of additional podium finishes before the season was done. He finished second in the World Championship by a considerable margin behind Alan Jones, however his momentum was incredible. He returned with Parmalat in 1981 and became Formula One World Champion for the first time, and achievement he would repeat whilst driving for Fila in 1983 (Brabham), and Camel in 1987 (Williams).

Formula One remembers him as a clever racer and a private playboy. Today, he’s a businessman.

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This is the latest in our series of  photo specials showcasing the stunning images from the Cahier Archive. The collection, by photographers Bernard Cahier and his son Paul-Henri are part of a massive collection of 400 000 originals of which 17 000+ pictures are currently available on their website.

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The 2014 US Grand Prix is right around the corner. While we’re waiting to sit back on the couch and spend a weekend soaking up the action in Texas, let’s look back at some of the wildest moments the American GP has ever seen.

Opening Image: Ayrton Senna at the US Grand Prix 1990 (The Cahier Archive)

Sebring – 1959

In the final round of the 1959 Formula One World Championship, Jack Brabham runs out of fuel within earshot of the finish line. The overall Championship leader jumps out and pushes his car to complete the race, scoring the points and taking his first world title.

Watkins Glen – 1967

Jim Clark dominated the 1967 US Grand Prix, not even a broken suspension support in the rear right could keep him from winning the event for the third time. His ability to keep his injured car in the race secured a 1-2 finish for Lotus, with Graham Hill around six seconds behind.

Long Beach  – 1977

A terrific win for Mario Andretti on home soil, who passed Jody Scheckter (1m 29s in the video above), and snatched victory in front of the elated crowd. “Winning any race is a highlight,” Andretti later said, “but there’s something special about winning your home race”.

Las Vegas – 1981

In 1981 Formula One visited Las Vegas, more specifically, the Ceasers Palace car park! It was a terrific novelty, and the race is remembered for seeing Carlos Reutemann’s chances at the title fade, Alan Jones win and Nelson Piquet walk away with the championship.

Long Beach – 1983

John Watson drove incredibly well at the 1983 US Grand Prix, coming back from 23rd position to win the race outright. It was a fantastic effort, however the race is better remembered for Rosbergs famous spin. Just watch the video!

Dallas – 1984

Nigel Mansell was a fighter, there’s no doubt about that. At the 1984 USA GP he quite literally passed out on the racetrack while attempting to push his car over the finish line. That’s commitment to the cause.

Detroit – 1988

Whilst Ayrton Senna was winning his third straight US Grand Prix, Nelson Piquet was busy filming for the upcoming feature “Lap of the Gods”. Of course he was racing too, and maybe a little too hard as he ended up in the street circuit wall after getting on the power a little bit too early.

Phoenix – 1990

Ayrton Senna and Jean Alesi face off in one of the greatest Formula One duels ever captured on camera. This was an US Grand Prix to remember!

Indianapolis – 2005

The greatest farce in Formula One history, the 2005 USA Grand Prix is remembered for one very wrong reason. The event saw just six of the twenty cars actually started the race after concerns surrounding the ability of Michelin’s supplied tyres to withstand the high speed of turn 13 at Indianapolis. The teams withdrew and just Ferrari, Jordan and Minardi competed. Paying customers never forgave F1.

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