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Photo of the day: Jody Scheckter and Peter Warr
Peter Warr giving Jody Scheckter a few quick points of direction during the Dutch Grand Prix of 1978. Scheckter didn’t place well in the GP, however his luck was on the cusp of changing – he won the...
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Sticker Mule’s Superior Stickers
If you have an awesome design and the need to stick it to things or, even better, have fans looking to stick your designs to things, Sticker Mule is where you need to head. Their strap line is “Custom...
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Six reasons why Webber hitchhiking at Singapore wasn’t a big deal.
We’re a little unsettled by the news that Mark Webber has been penalised for hitching a ride with Fernando Alonso at the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix on the weekend. We can’t help but see the...
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Video: Jackie’s last race
September 23rd marked the 40th anniversary of the 1973 Canadian Grand Prix at Mosport Park, the last time racing legend Jackie Stewart competed in Formula 1. Jackie Stewart had learned the hard way of...
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eBay find of the day: Signed Rudolf Caracciola photo
A very special signed photograph has been placed for auction on eBay. It demonstrates Rudolf Caracciola doing what he did best, and that was steering big, silver Mercedes Benzes to victory in the wet....
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Buy Graham Goode’s BTCC Group A RS500 Sierra
Raced in the British Touring Car Championship by Graeme Goode, Sean Walker and even Damon Hill and enswathed in Hill’s Moss Security livery, this awesome Ford RS500 Sierra is up for sale over at...
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Revisiting History: Driving Lauda and Hunt’s F1 racers in 2013
Can you imagine anything better than being able to drive a pair of Niki Lauda and James Hunt’s Formula 1 cars around a track like Snetterton, full tilt? Well, United Autosports went and did it. For...
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Video: GT40s Thunder at Goodwood Revival
Ah the GT40. One of the most successful and beautiful sportscar racers of the golden age of motorsport. The 2013 Goodwood Revival celebrated the GT40 by bringing together a magnificent collection of...
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Video: Max Biaggi’s huge wheelie – 1998
Here at Motorsport Retro we really, really love huge 500cc wheelies. Intentional or not, this one by Max Biaggi at the 1998 Brno GP is hands-down our all time favourite. The story goes that Biaggi bit...
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Photo of the day: Lauda in the wet, Fuji 1976
Niki Lauda in the pits during the 1976 Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji. One can only imagine what was running through his mind on this day. Photo of the day: Lauda in the wet, Fuji 1976 is a post from...
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Video: So what’s it like to be an 80s Formula 1 driver?
An ESPN feature shot during several races throughout the 1989 F1 season asks drivers like Senna, Piquet and Mansell casual questions mailed in by viewers. You’ll be surprised at some of the answers!...
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AP6/VC Valiant V8: More Power to Australians
Image: www.autopics.com.au The AP6/VC Valiant V8 stepped up the game for Australian motorists, bringing with it more power (always good), an agile handling package and a stylish aesthetic that fit the...
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Who is the greatest ever Moto GP rookie?
Marc Marquez is the first rookie to win the premier-class world motorcycle championship since Kenny Roberts in 1978. Both won in epic seasons, where the battle went down to the final race. But they...
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Photo Gallery: Sandown Historic 2013
Check these mega photos from last weekends “Big Bad” Sandown Historic meeting. Images by Greg Llewellyn from Narra Photography See the full set here Photo Gallery: Sandown Historic 2013 is a post...
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For Sale: 1984 Kawasaki KX250
The Motorsport Retro Vintage Motocross project bike is up for sale. We have to make way for some new projects, so if you are looking for a reliable, race winning bike, this is for you!This 1984...
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Retro Reunion: Hakkinen and Coulthard behind the wheel again
This cool video showcases the moment former F1 team mates Mika Hakkinen and David Coulthard were reunited with some of the champion Formula 1 racing chariots of the past. Of particular interest are...
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Gallery: 10 of the hottest F1 WAGS
It comes as little surprise that fast cars and good looking women go hand in hand. But can you guess which girl belonged to which driver? Hover your mouse over each picture to find out. These last few...
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Photo of the day: ’76 Daytona lineup
Smiles all round on the grid in Daytona, 1976. Photo of the day: ’76 Daytona lineup is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars, motorcycles and gear every day.
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Video: Berger drifting Monaco, 1995
This footage demonstrates a ferocious and at times sideways Monaco qualifying lap by the much loved Gerhard Berger. A handful of hairy moments make this clip from ’95 an exciting one, particularly the...
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Video: A million-dollar car on the salt
There is simultaneously everything wrong, and everything right about seeing a million dollar collectable being raced across metal-eating salt. This video tells why. “You only live once and you can’t...
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