Made in Australia: Jim McKeown and the world’s fastest Lotus-Cortina
“We had some pretty hectic races I can tell you. I particularly remember the fight we had for the 1966 South Australian Touring Car Championship at Mallala (single race format). There wasn’t much left...
View ArticleVideo: Tooned 50 – The James Hunt story
The fourth installment of McLarens fabulous Tooned series, features none other than Hunt. James Hunt. Video: Tooned 50 – The James Hunt story is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic...
View ArticleThe Ultimate Rider Returns This October
Aussie Moto GP great Daryl Beattie and his team are returning to Australian airwaves this October, with a new series of The Ultimate Rider set to air on Digital Channel One. The reality TV series will...
View ArticleVideo: Kenny Brack and a sideways GT40 – Goodwood Revival
Quick hands become a bare necessity when guiding a mid-engined GT40 across the slick surface of Goodwood at high speed. Indy hero Kenny Brack was up to the task at the 2013 Revival, ignoring the at...
View ArticleVideo: John Cobb dies in Water Speed Record attempt, 1952
In 1939 John Cobb became the fastest man on land, a title which he would confirm by resetting his own land speed record in 1947. Officially noted as having reached a confirmed speed of 394.19 mph...
View ArticleGet Racing with Nevco’s Awesome Motorsport Accessories
Historic racing is a grassroots affair for most, and the luxuries of a team truck and pit crew may seem like a distant dream. But with the huge amount of support enjoyed by motorsport enthusiasts...
View ArticleThe six million pound man – The most expensive Alfa Romeo ever sold
A new worldwide auction record was set on the weekend at Goodwood, with this 1935-6 Alfa Romeo Tipo 8C-35 leaving the lot for £5,937,500. This makes it the most expensive Alfa ever sold, but why? The...
View ArticleRindt to Chapman: “I can only drive a car in which I have some confidence”
The eerie scan below is a letter written by Jochen Rindt in 1969, the first year in which he drove for Team Lotus. At the time of writing Rindt was still recovering from his terrible accident at...
View ArticleeBay find of the day: Monaco art-deco prints
Passively interested in that garage-wall filler that won’t break the budget? Looking for a print that’ll bring a bit of GP flavour into the home? Chasing something to lighten up that dull office...
View ArticleCrashgate on video – The scandal that rocked F1
The 2008 Singapore GP played witness to one of the most controversial ‘accidents’ in Formula 1 history. Five years ago the Renault F1 team made a call that would echo throughout the remainder of the...
View ArticleGear: Raleigh Spitfire Hardcase
We’re almost sure it wasn’t the creators intention, but all we think about when we gaze upon this Spitfire-themed aluminium briefcase, is a damn cool file-carrier that looks like a ’60s F1 racer. Pop...
View ArticleFive greatest Ferrari victories caught on video.
Of all automotive manufacturing marques, Ferrari is the most synonymous with Formula 1. With their unmistakable red liveries long painting a stark contrast against the racing surfaces of the world and...
View ArticleSpa Six Hours 2013: Motorsport in its Purest Form
Image: Marcel Hundscheid This is undoubtedly the international high mass of historic motorsport held on the world’s greatest circuit. Organised down to the finest details by the Roadbook team, this...
View ArticleHolden HJ/HX Coupes: The Forgotten Monaros
Nearly forty years on, Holden’s HJ and HX Monaro Coupes can be appreciated as the finest and most refined of the original Monaro Coupes. But it wasn’t always that way. At the time they were caught in...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Chapman and Andretti
A moment of peace between Colin Chapman and Mario Andretti at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix, in the year that he would become World Champion. Andretti won the race by a shade under 20 seconds, one of...
View ArticleThe 10 most beautiful Ferrari Formula 1 racers
There’s something special about each car Ferrari builds for Formula 1 – some have penned the history books, others have proved disappointing, and of course many have been champions. Ferrari has been...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo RSR
1974 Porsche 911 Turbo RSR Photo of the day: 1974 Porsche 911 Turbo RSR is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day.
View ArticleTeaser: Formula 1 2013 Classic Edition
Superb rendering, authentic sounds and a frame rate that looks so quick it’s guaranteed to raise your pulse. Take a look at the latest F1 2013 trailer from Codemasters. We think it’s great to see...
View ArticleeBay find of the day: Discontinued Jackie Stewart Tyrrell 006 model
Racing number aside, this die-cast Tyrrell-Ford is a faithful 1:36 scale recreation of the 006 in which Jackie Stewart won the 1973 F1 World Championship. Manufactured by Corgi, this model isn’t...
View ArticleVideo: Onboard dice for the lead at Goodwood Revival in a Lister Jag
The talented Chris Harris enjoys some heart pumping sideways moments as he battles for the lead during the TT Celebration race at the recent Goodwood Revival. Sharing driving duties with Anthony...
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