Video: Tribute to Ronnie Peterson
Take a look at this emotional tribute to the ‘Superswede’. Ronnie Peterson was a Swedish Born F1 driver who achieved 2nd place in the Formula 1 World Championship in both 1971 and 1978, the latter...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Ralf Schumacher – fighter pilot (2002)
Ralf Schumacher takes to the skies in his Williams FW24 after colliding with the Ferrari of Rubens Barrichello at the start of 2002 Australian GP. Photo of the day: Ralf Schumacher – fighter pilot...
View ArticleThe five greatest Porsche Le Mans Liveries
Porsche have just revealed its 2014 Le Mans challenger – dubbed the 919 and wearing a very interesting livery. Let’s look back at five of the all time greatest liveries the marque has brought to Le...
View ArticleTriumph 2000/2.5PI: From Mount Panorama to Mexico City
Image: Shannons Club, via www.autopics.com.au As at home tackling the gruelling London-Mexico World Cup Rally as it was braving the bumps and bends of Bathurst, Triumph’s 2000/2.5PI sedan was an...
View ArticleFor Sale: 1977 Shadow DN8
Image: Legends Representing the only grand prix victory for the classic Shadow Formula 1 team, this 1977 Shadow DN8 is up for sale at Legends. In its time it was driven competitively by Riccardo...
View ArticleCompletely sideways with Neal Bates in a Toyota Celica RA40
Motorsport Retro rides on board with captain sideways, Neal Bates in his supremely fast Toyota Celica RA40 classic rally car. Neal recently won the classic class and came second outright….yes second...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Subaru Impreza WRC 97
Eager fans express elation at the speedy arrival of Colin McRae in Portugal, 1997. Photo of the Day: Subaru Impreza WRC 97 is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing you classic motorsport, cars,...
View ArticleVideo: This is why we love Formula 1
With just over a week until the lights go out to signal the start of the 2014 Formula 1 season, get revved up with this fantastic video, which will stir your emotions, ignite your adrenalin and kick...
View ArticleSpeeding Sculpture: The Art of Dennis Hoyt
Image: Dennis Hoyt As a creative person, coming face to face with a blank medium; a piece of paper or an empty digital page, for instance, is often the most daunting part of the creative process. But...
View ArticlePorsche 935 – A timeless legend
The immortal Porsche 935, one of the most remarkable sports cars ever built still lives on in the memories of motor sports enthusiasts across the globe. Despite the fact that the car was originally...
View ArticleVideo: Williams officially launch Martini partnership
Williams has officially launched its 2014 Formula 1 livery, with the legendary Martini stripes taking pride of place along the flanks of the FW36. The Williams’s deal is a boost for F1 with the...
View ArticleVideo: F1 through the eyes of Clive James (1997)
Clive James is absolutely hilarious in his frank approach to F1. We love Clive James’ way with words – and being able to sit here in 2014 and enjoy his commentary on Formula 1 of 1997 is a true gift....
View ArticleFrom racing to road – The colourful history of AMG
Iconic global tuner AMG began life as an after-work pastime for a pair of small-town racing nuts. This is their story. It is very difficult to believe that the global engine tuner AMG, began life as an...
View ArticleWhich McLaren would you take home?
10 McLarens, and you can only pick one – which would it be? It’s a question that Concourse Dates posed recently, and after scratching our heads and having a think about it for a little bit longer than...
View ArticleHolden LC Torana GTR: Born to Fly!
Image: The Shannons Club, www.autopics.com.au Holden’s LC Torana GTR XU-1 may be the local hero, but don’t count out its gentler little brother, the LC Torana GTR, which had plenty of competition...
View Article10 top Australian Formula 1 Grand Prix moments caught on film!
With the 78th Australian Grand Prix coming up this weekend, let’s take a look at the 10 wildest moments the event has ever seen. The Australian Grand Prix was first run way back in 1928, making it the...
View ArticleVideo: Gilles Villeneuve driving blind
Incredible driving caught on camera during the 1981 Canadian Grand Prix. The brilliance of Gilles Villeneuve was often seeing shining brightest when odd driving conditions were encountered – such as...
View ArticleGallery: 3D Jacky Ickx 1969 Le Mans GT40
This digital recreation of Jacky Ickx and Jackie Oliver’s Le Mans winning machine is truly epic. These nine photos bring back to life the legendary #6 Gulf GT40. They were crafted by a Turbosquid user...
View ArticleLike father, like son: The McLaren Magnussen tale
Jan Magnussen had the world at his feet when he made is F1 debut for McLaren in 1995, but for one reason or another failed to make it all work in the big league. Now, 19 years later, his son, Jan V2.0,...
View ArticleVideo: Glory Days of Sebring
Take a trip back in time with this awesome piece of retro treasure Sebring International Raceway puts each and every component of both driver and machine to the test. It’s a grueling venue which has...
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