Photo of the Day: Safety First
Carlos Sainz using his 555 Subaru Impreza to get in touch with the fans during the 1995 Rallye Catalunya. Relive the event here: Photo of the Day: Safety First is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing...
View ArticleVideo: Kenny Brack’s HUGE stack (2003)
The staggering 214g impact that should have killed Kenny Brack. Watch as Kenny Brack‘s IndyCar catches air in 2003 whilst racing in Texas, the result being a terrifying high speed crash which is said...
View ArticleEpic artwork recreates moments in Porsche motorsport history
This is what happens when an incredibly talented artist turns their attention to the golden years of racing. What you can see here is the amazing work of Miha Furlan, a gifted artist dedicated to...
View ArticleFor sale: This 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona
Image: Canepa The first NASCAR racer to record a race lap at over 200 miles per hour, this Daytona veteran may not have the modern mastery that could take you to a win in this weekend’s race, but it’s...
View ArticleThese three thrilling Porsches are up for grabs
Image: Gooding & Company If you’re looking for a new Porsche to add to the collection, Gooding & Company’s upcoming Amelia Island Auction has you well covered, with three significant race cars...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Colin McRae splashdown (1997)
Colin McRae makes a mess whilst chasing down Tommi Makinen during the 1997 Rally of Argentina. Driving his 555 Impreza WRC, McRae would place second behind Makinen during the event – a result which...
View ArticleGallery: The very first Mexican World Championship Grand Prix (1963)
Ultra-rare photos showcase the atmosphere of Mexico’s first F1 event. Check out these great snaps courtesy of Peter Windsor. 1962 marked the debut of the Mexican Grand Prix as a part of the Formula 1...
View ArticleGallery: Rothmans 956/962 recreated in LEGO
Now this is pretty special. Master craftsman Malte Dorowski needs nothing more than blocks of LEGO to create stunning tributes to racing machines of yesteryear. You guys absolutely loved his Martini...
View ArticleVideo: Nigel Mansell tests for Indy (1993)
Watch as Nigel Mansell tests an IndyCar in the lead up to his legendary 1993 Championship victory. In 1993 Nigel Mansell won the CART season as an IndyCar rookie. Fresh from the ranks of F1 after...
View ArticleSunday Movie: The Story of Quattro
Audi uses terrific vintage footage to tell the official story of Quattro. This week’s Sunday movie comes from Audi, and tells the story of the four rings, commencing with the fascinating Auto Union...
View ArticleVideo: Ride onboard the flame-spitting RX-3 from Barbados
Amazing incar footage shows the cabin of this maniac RX-3 lighting up as the monster three-rotor engine breathes FIRE. Mark Maloney has got to be just a little bit nuts – he’s built a featherweight...
View ArticleVideo: Senna vs Schumacher, 1993
What happens when two of the greatest driving talents of all time go head to head? The coming together of two legendary drivers, each who became a master of their respective eras. In 1993 Michael...
View ArticleTen greatest Daytona 500 finishes of all time
As we close in on the final moments of the 2014 Daytona 500, let’s remember the most thrilling finishes of all. 1998 – Dale Earnhardt gets the win On his 20th attempt, ‘The Intimidator’ finally breaks...
View ArticleVideo: Onboard the ’97 North West 200
You can’t possibly appreciate how insane motorcycle road racers are until you watch this video. Helmet cameras were far and in between back in 1997, which makes this ride-along footage from the North...
View ArticleVideo: Firing up the ’91 McLaren F1 MP4/6
Memories of Senna flood back as McLaren fire up their championship-winning machine for the first time in over twenty years. In 1991 Ayrton Senna took seven GP victories to win the Formula 1 World...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Surtees & Bondurant at Daytona (1965)
Bob Bondurant and John Surtees line up at the commencement of the 1965 Daytona 2000km. Bob sits behind the wheel of the #72 Ford GT, with Surtees locking eyes from the open cabin of his Ferrari 330 P2....
View ArticleVideo: Tale of an Oakland Racer
You’ve probably never heard of a ’27 Oakland before. The latest video from Petrolicious winds the vintage car clock back nearly 90 years, studying a very cool 1927 Oakland owned by quirky gear-head by...
View ArticleVideo: Onboard the ’94 Ferrari 412 F1
Amazing HD video takes us onboard the ’93 Ferrari 412 V12 for high speed thrill ride. 1990s racing nostalgia meets modern technology in this 1080p clip shot from the cabin of Ferrari’s much loved 412....
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Markku’s Martini (1986)
Markku Alen’s Lancia Delta S4 making tracks during the 1986 Rally New Zealand. Markku would place second during the event, and second overall in the 1986 WRC season. Photo of the Day: Markku’s Martini...
View ArticleVideo: Tooned 50 – The Grand Finale
The final episode of McLaren’s ‘Tooned’ is undoubtedly the best. Enjoy the final episode of Tooned 50 as McLaren wrap up the series with a bang. Keep an eye out for Alain Prost, Mika Hakinnen, James...
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