Video: Bobby Unser – King of the Hill
“I just couldn’t see a French girl having the Pikes Peak record.” Famous last words! It’s 1985 and the French girl in question is Michèle Mouton; the first woman to win a world championship rally,...
View ArticleWhen Kevin Bartlett went Rallying
Up until the 1982 Bathurst car race, Australian touring car legend and Bathurst winner, Kevin Bartlett had only rolled once in his 25 year motorsport career – Until the 1982 2GO International rally....
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Tyrrell P34
70s F1 innovation Photo of the day: Tyrrell P34 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: Tyrrell P34 is a post from...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: 2012 Oldtimer GP by Marcel Hundscheid
The 2012 running of the AvD Oldtimer Grand Prix took place over the 10th, 11th and 12th of August, bringing a collection of historic racing cars spanning sixty years to the hallowed bends of the...
View ArticleVideo: Nigel Mansell Pushes His Lotus at the Dallas Grand Prix
It was hot for the one and only running of the Dallas Formula One Grand Prix. Temperatures were nudging 40C and track temperatures were said to be nearing 70C. And the track surface was falling apart,...
View ArticleAlex Zanardi: Don’t Dream It’s Over: Part Two
Just to recap, the loveable Italian racing driver Alex Zanardi lost his legs in 2001 in a sickening crash in Germany. That he survived that alone defies belief. What he’s done since just makes us...
View ArticleIllustration: 1970s F1 Driver helmets & signatures
Hit the link for a high res version Illustration: 1970s F1 Driver helmets & signatures is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day....
View ArticleFor Sale: Westfield XTR2
The team at Classic Throttle Shop have this sleek Westfield XTR2 for sale. This super quick car was built for a doctor in WA who intended racing it in Targa and Hill climbs It is powered ...For Sale:...
View ArticleVideo: Onboard in a 1964 AC Cobra at Brands Hatch
Hop on board with Olly Bryant in his stunning ’64 AC Cobra as he uses plenty of rear tyres and all of the track in this stunning sideways lap of Brands Hatch. Oodles of oversteer, a thundering...
View ArticleVideo: Angry Matra V12
Imagine strapping this thing to the back of your head for 2 hours on a Sunday. Video: Angry Matra V12 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear...
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Nigel Mansell by The Cahiers
This gallery from master photographers, the Cahiers, looks at The Lion, the man behind The Moustache, Nigel Mansell. Making his Formula One debut driving for Lotus at the Österreichring in the 1980...
View ArticleVideo Documentary: Bernie Ecclestone
Love him or loath him, you can’t deny Bernie is the reason for Formula 1′s global success. This interesting 50 minute doco explores the deal making of the F1 King. Video Documentary: Bernie...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: James Hunt – ladies man
James Hunt relaxing Photo of the day: James Hunt – ladies man is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day. ...Photo of the day: James Hunt –...
View ArticleVideo: Belgian Grand Prix – Spa 1958
A look back at the 1958 Belgian Formula 1 Grand Prix at Spa. Video: Belgian Grand Prix – Spa 1958 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day....
View ArticlePhoto Gallery: Zolder Race Festival
Enjoy this photo Gallery by Marcel Hundscheid from The Zolder Race Festival in Belgium. Check out his work at Speed-O-Graphica.comThe programme included the Youngtimer Trophy, a Special and Historic...
View ArticleAlex Zanardi: Don’t Dream it’s over: Part Three
On Wednesday September 5, 2012, Alex Zanardi tackles his first Paralympic event in the handcycle class at Brands Hatch. I’m sure everyone in the motorport community will be cheering all the...
View ArticleVideo: Spectacular onboard rear facing footage from the 2012 Muscle Car Masters
Enjoy this great onboard footage from the Touring Car Masters category at the 2012 Muscle Car Masters from Sydney Motorsport Park . The battle is between a Ford XB Coupe and a Chevrolet Camaro. Video:...
View ArticleVideo: Gyronaut X-1 Trailer – The World’s Fastest Motorcycle
“This motorcycle has logged more miles and more time above 200 miles per hour than any other motorcycle in history.” The Gyronaut X-1 took motorcycle streamlining and aerodynamics to its 1966 xenith...
View ArticleMotorsport Retro all set for Suzuki Classic Dirt 9
We are very bloody excited to be heading to Suzuki Classic Dirt 9 this weekend. For those of you not familiar with CD9, it is the worlds biggest and best non competitive vintage and classic...
View ArticleVideo: Monaco, Race Of Kings
“It’s just so easy to get off line. Hitting a curb can make you spin off, and there’s nowhere to go. You can end up against a telephone pole, a lamp post, in a hotel, ...Video: Monaco, Race Of Kings...
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