July 2009 VRJ

Interview: Walt MacKay – John Wright sits down with a great Canadian racer to recount the many twists and turns that mark his extensive driving career.

Profile: Grey Pussy – Patrick Quinn slips into a 1958 Jaguar 3.4-which is arguably one of the most successful in Saloon Car racing history-to show that big sedans can make very sexy racecars.

Feature: Moons, Magic & Milestones – John Zimmermann takes us back to a Sunday in the summer of 1969 when our perception of what man could accomplish was changed forever.

Fast Lines: Peter Bryant – Pete Lyons looks fondly back upon the remarkable accomplishments of the recently lost designer.

Heroes: William Grover-Williams – Robert Newman recounts the life and loves of a great driver whose feats of daring went far beyond the track.

Legends Speak: Flying the Eagle FF – David Loring tells all about his fortuitous SCCA Runoffs victory at Road Atlanta in 1978.

Art History: “Gullwing! Qué bella macchina!” – Nicolas Hunziker honors the Gullwing Mercedes-Benz 300SL in which John Fitch won the ’55 Mille Miglia.

Hot Laps: Blackhawk Farms Turn 3 – Skip Barber instructor Gregg Borland shows us the best way through this track’s most challenging corner.

Fabulous Fifties: Remembering Richie – Art Evans reminds us of the impressive feats that made up Richie Ginther’s early years.

Greatest Racecars: Williams FW07 – Alan Jones selects as his favorite the car that carried him to the Formula One World Championship in 1980.

Last Lap: Scirocco – Mike Lawrence ruminates about the fate of an early “American” Grand Prix team.

First Turn: A Brawny God

Hidden Treasure: 1955 Mistral Kurtis 500X

Market Guide: Formula Ford

Photo Gallery: CSRG Infineon, HSCC Donington, Copperstate 1000, Tour Auto, VHRR Phillip Island Classic, ERA Flying Scotsman, Oz GP Historics, Amelia Island