Interview: The Statman
Have you ever thought about having a job that basically consists of sitting and watching F1 races? Well that’s how 31-year-old Sean Kelly has described his role in the sport for the past 10 seasons....
View ArticleVideo: SENNA – 1991 German Drivers’ Briefing
“The best decision is my decision.” During practice for the 1991 German Grand Prix, Érik Comas went into the tyre wall at the second chicane, ending up on his roof and scattering tyres – some from his...
View ArticleVideo: Chris Harris On Cars – A Very Special Porsche 911
I’m of the opinion that most 911s are pretty special, but this one is really something else. Built by the mad men at Tuthill Porsche, the whole thing weighs in at just 1000 kilograms and is ...Video:...
View ArticleFor Sale: Ex-Kenny Roberts Yamaha XS 650 Dirt Track Racer
This Dirt Track Yamaha XS 650 racer is one of the bikes used by King Kenny on his way to winning the 1974 AMA Championship and becoming one of just four riders (the second at the ...For Sale: Ex-Kenny...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: 1973, Merzario Motorsport
Arturo – small in stature, huge in heart Photo of the Day: 1973, Merzario Motorsport is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of...
View ArticleVideo: Britten V1000 Racing Motorcycle
The Britten V1000 is a hand-built racing motorcycle built and designed John Britten and his mates, mostly in his home in New Zealand. Exotic, innovative and stunning, it went on to win around the...
View ArticleVideo: 1991 Australian Grand Prix Press Conference
The driver line-up for the 1991 Australian Grand Prix As we take in the sights and sounds of the opening round of the 2012 Formula One World Championship at Albert Park, let’s take a look back...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Jacky Ickx & His Ferrari 312 PB
Undefeated championship season Photo of the Day: Jacky Ickx & His Ferrari 312 PB is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of...
View ArticleVideo: A kind of passion
Set to the moody melodies of Johnny Cash, this video is “a tribute to classic motorcycles and the people who love them.” It follows a group of classic racing bike enthusiasts and their adventures...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: 1973, Kendall Garages
Employer and employee extraordinaire Photo of the Day: 1973, Kendall Garages is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Goodwood FoS Central Displays 1997-2011
Enjoy this gallery of Goodwood Festival of Speed central displays from 1997-2011 Via: Goodwood Festival of Speed Photo Gallery: Goodwood FoS Central Displays 1997-2011 is a post from Motorsport Retro,...
View ArticleClassics at the 2012 Targa Tasmania
The Targa Tasmania wrapped up proceedings in Hobart yesterday afternoon, marking the 21st running of the event and the completion of another great entry in its storied history. Drivers, and their...
View ArticleFormula 5000s to Rock Muscle Car Masters
Muscle Car Masters always aims to put on a show that’ll have us watching in awe as the big cars roar – and they don’t come much roarier than Formula 5000s. The mighty machines have been ...Formula...
View ArticleBest of the Cahier Archive: Jochen Rindt
Last week, on the 18th of April, it was Jochen Rindt’s birthday – so it’s time to celebrate the life of a great racer! Let’s take a look back at his time on the track ...Best of the Cahier Archive:...
View ArticleShort Film: Sound of Speed
Directed by Bruce Kessler, a racer who ran at Le Mans, took a class win in the 12 Hours of Sebring and entered, but didn’t qualify for, the 1958 Monaco Grand Prix in a car ...Short Film: Sound of...
View ArticleFor Sale: 1985 March 85G Porsche
Designed by a bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Adrian Newey, powered by Porsche and nicknamed the “Lobster Claw”, the March 85G was the car to have if you wanted to go IMSA GTP prototype racing in the...
View ArticleVideo: The Way of the Desert Sled
“What is it about motorcycles that’s elemental?” The guys from Cycle World magazine head out into the desert near Lone Pine, California, to make a western about the Hammarhead Jack Pine Triumph; a...
View ArticleVideo: Michele Alboreto in the 1985 Monaco Grand Prix
The 1985 Monaco Grand Prix was one of those legendary drives for Michele Alboreto. This video is worth watching for Alboreto’s hair-raising pass on Nigel Mansell alone, hanging everything all the way...
View ArticleSchwantz and Mamola Join the Cast of a Star-Studded Arai TT Parade Lap
1993 500cc World Champion, Kevin Schwantz, and fellow GP veteran Randy Mamola will be taking to the tarmac at the 2012 Isle of Man TT as part of a star-studded parade lap around the legendary...
View ArticleFor Sale: 1985 Ex-Gardner Rothmans Honda NS 500
A works Honda NS 500, swathed in the glorious Rothmans livery, ridden in its prime by one Wayne Gardner and campaigned in the 1985 500cc World Championship, this magnificent racer is up for sale at...
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