Gear: Awesome retro toolboxes
Good tool boxes are already worth getting excited about, but throw some classic racing car graphics into the mix and they instantly become completely awesome. Take a look at eight of the best! Heavy...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Ayrton Senna Afterburner
Ayrton Senna’s Honda V12 powered McLaren MP4 spits flames on downshift during the 1992 Formula 1 Grand Prix season. Photo of the Day: Ayrton Senna Afterburner is a post from Motorsport Retro, bringing...
View ArticleOnboard: Ayrton Senna takes pole at the 1990 Spanish GP
Senna wouldn’t have much luck at the 1990 Spanish Grand Prix. In qualifying however, he was unstoppable. The 1990 Spanish Grand Prix was held at Jerez and saw a frustrated Ayrton Senna retire from the...
View ArticleFor Sale: 1972 Ferrari 312 PB
Image: Guikas GTC Part of Ferrari’s utter domination of the 1972 World Sportscar Championship season, this storied 1972 Ferrari 312 PB is up for sale at Guikas GTC. Ferrari’s 312PB was utterly...
View ArticleVolvo to knock the dust off iconic racing machines
It seems like Volvo are excited about motor sport all over again. This is a very good thing. Touring car fans are getting a little bit of Volvo fever all over again – Scott McLaughlin winning in...
View ArticlePhoto of the day: Juha Kankkunen (1999)
There’s oversteer, there’s understeer, there’s jumping and then there’s this spectacular combination. Juha Kankkunen behind the wheel of his Impreza WRC during the 1999 Rally Australia. Learn more...
View ArticleGallery: Stunning vintage sidecars
10 absolutely epic photos taken at a vintage sidecar event. To be honest we’re unsure as to where these photos came from, who took them or what the event was about – but what we can tell you is that...
View ArticleVideo: “Magic spin” at F1 Long Beach (1983)
You’ll watch this eight-second video twice, we promise. In 1983 Keke Rosberg was the defending Formula 1 World Champion, and during the West USA Grand Prix of that year he attempted to overtake Patrick...
View Article“Spin and win” – Spectacular Indy 500 save! (1985)
Watch as Danny Sullivan loses control whilst dueling with Mario Andretti, spins out and performs a perfect 360 before winning the race! Danny Sullivan was leading the 1985 Indy 500 for just a moment...
View ArticleVideo: Williams in 60 seconds
Williams know exactly what you want – to drool all over their greatest F1 machinery whilst spending just one minute of your time. The concept behind Williams in 60 seconds is to create a collection of...
View ArticleVideo: Tarmac rally insanity
Breathtaking in-car footage captures the madness of a full-tilt tarmac run. SVS nabbed this terrific piece of onboard footage, during which James Stafford and Richard Cleary pilot their Darrian T90 GTR...
View ArticleOn this day in 1984
Thirty years ago today the first round of the 1984 Formula 1 World Championship took place at the Jacarepagua circuit in Rio de Janeiro. The 26 drivers who’d qualified for the race included former...
View ArticleSenna’s Toleman Formula 1 cars are for sale
Image: Cars International 1984 saw the rise of a new star in Formula 1; one who some believe ascended higher than any other. That star was Ayrton Senna, March 25th 1984 was his debut race, and these...
View Article“My balls were on fire!” – Gerhard Berger on his shocking Imola crash
Gerhard Berger talks about his horrifying crash during the San Marion Grand Prix 25 years ago. The fearsome Tamburello corner was the location, with Berger’s car exploding into flames moment after he...
View ArticleVideo: Jean Ragnotti’s party trick
It takes Jean Ragnotti all of ten seconds to prove he’s still the master of the R5 Maxi Turbo. In 1981 Jean Ragnotti claimed first place at the Monte Carlo Rally, becaming the first man to ever win a...
View ArticleInterview: Niki Lauda on buying into racing, his bravest lap, and the sound...
Fantastic in depth interview with 3 times F1 world champ Niki Lauda. This brilliant three-part interview by Peter Windsor sees Niki Lauda cover everything from having to obtain a bank loan to buy his...
View ArticleVideo: 1990s Isle of Man karting is the most terrifying thing ever
This is one slice of motorsport we’re glad to be watching via onboard cam, rather than driving ourselves! A little bit of Isle of Man madness, this video demonstrates what appears to be a 3-pedal...
View ArticlePhoto of the Day: Jacky Ickx
The face of concentration. Peering through his Bell Twin Window, six-time Le Mans winner Jacky Ickx gathers his focus. MORE: See the very best of Jacky Ickx Photo of the Day: Jacky Ickx is a post from...
View ArticleCaught on camera – Ten F1 drivers who smoked!
Images: ©Sutton Images (Facebook / Twitter) It used to be called ‘taking a smoko’, here in Aus; taking a break to replenish your mental and emotional strength with a cigarette, but with health...
View ArticleVideo: Peugeot to return to Dakar
Peugeot were an unstoppable, all-conquering force during the Dakar during the late 1980s. Now after a 25 year hiatus, they’re back. Last year Peugeot were successful in their quest to smash the Pikes...
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