Best of Dale Kistemaker – Engines
“Not everyone gets to meet the heroes of their youth. Rarer still is to find that these men are more than you ever expected: Human and real and still very much heroes.” This is the latest ...Best of...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Over the Edge
Stig over the edge Photo via our friends on Facebook Photo of the Day: Over the Edge is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of...
View ArticleHistoric Formula One Race Report: June 9th & 10th – Imola
The FIA Historic Formula One Championship made its first trip to Imola’s storied sweeps this past weekend and a thirty-strong field of historic Formula One cars took the opportunity to fight it out...
View ArticleAuction Preview: A Pair of Ford GT40s Join Headliners for RM Auctions’...
Fresh from the excitement of the 2012 24 Hours of Le Mans, RM Auctions are preparing to offer two icons from the great race at their upcoming Monterey sale. A 1968 Ford GT40 Gulf/Mirage Lightweight...
View ArticleInterview: Adrian Fernandez
Adrian Fernandez has been racing for 31 years, yet finishing third in GT at Le Mans ranks right up there with his other racing achievements. By Andy Hallbery Le Mans is special, no doubt about that....
View ArticleVideo Documentary: Ford and GT40 – The Golden Age of Motorsport
In the early ’60s, Henry Ford II was all about Le Mans. He wanted a Ford in the great race and he wanted to win. Ferrari was already there and were well on their way ...Video Documentary: Ford and...
View ArticleVideo Documentary: Roy Salvadori
Most famous for winning the 1959 24 Hours of Le Mans in an Aston Martin DBR1 with Carroll Shelby, Roy Salvadori was one of a very special breed of motorsport men. He raced against Juan Manuel Fangio,...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Racing in Solitude
Racing in Solitude Photo of the Day: Racing in Solitude is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the Day: Racing in Solitude...
View ArticleVideo: Pit Stoppin’ With Fangio, 1957
Let’s go way back in our look at Formula One pit stops to check out an early example of fuel & tyre strategy with the great Juan Manuel Fangio in the 1957 German Grand Prix. Having ...Video: Pit...
View ArticleVideo: Tour of the Lotus stand at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed
Check out this close up look video of the Lotus Cars display at the 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed. Video: Tour of the Lotus stand at 2012 Goodwood Festival of Speed is a post from Motorsport...
View ArticleVideo: A tour of 2012 Goodwood FoS with Porsche
At look at Porsche’s activities at the 2012 The Goodwood Festival of Speed. Video: A tour of 2012 Goodwood FoS with Porsche is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars,...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Spa Classic 2012
Enjoy this wonderful photo gallery from the 2012 Spa Classic by Kevin Mû You can see the full set over at his blog here Photo Gallery: Spa Classic 2012 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you...
View ArticleDavid Coulthard Breaks World Record: Catches Golf Ball in Mercedes-Benz SLS
Sometimes motorsport can get too wrapped up in the super serious search for slightly shaved seconds. It should be something exciting, something fun and something with a sense of pageantry, adventure,...
View ArticleVideo: A ride apart – Hell on Wheels Moto Rally
Dirt, good mates, vintage bikes and epic BBQs – what more could you ask for in a weekend? “It’s geared toward someone finding something for $100 with weeds going through it, and, you know, you bring...
View ArticleAuction Preview: 1968 Lotus Type 56 Heads to Mecum Monterey
This 1968 Lotus Type 56 #70 Turbine Indycar, driven by Graham Hill in the ’68 Indy 500 and owned by Richard Petty since it left the First Brands (STP) headquarters in 1996, will head to the ...Auction...
View ArticleVideo: Jean Ragnotti vs Jean Ragnotti – Renault Alpine
Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, the Alpine A110 is a rally icon with the performance and racing history to match its stunning good looks. To celebrate The A110′s 50th anniversary, Renault...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: HSRCA Historic Winter
This past weekend the HSRCA and friends took over the newly-revamped Sydney Motor Sport Park to go racing in a stunning collection of historic racing and sports cars. And what a glorious weekend it...
View ArticleVideo Documentary: Tribute to Barry Sheene
“A larrikin with a heart of gold, who changed the face of Grand Prix bike racing forever, and some believe we’ll never see another rider like Barry Sheene again.” This brilliant documentary is the...
View ArticleGoodwood Festival of Speed Competition Winner: Peter Ridley
The best motorsport event I’ve been to, and I have been to a few! Peter Ridley is one of our Goodwood Festival of Speed competition winners, and has kindly gotten in contact with us to share...
View ArticleGlorious Retro Gear: Jacky Ickx Limited Edition
Immaculately and imaginatively presented, hand-signed and numbered by the man himself and packed with the 24 defining moments of Jacky Ickx’ incredible career, the Jacky Ickx limited edition is a...
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