July 2011 VRJ

Interview: Tony Southgate – The BRM Years – Mike Jiggle continues his conversation with the esteemed British designer, focusing this installment on his time creating Formula One cars for BRM.

Profile: 1956 Lycoming Special – Patrick Quinn samples a handbuilt special powered by an aircraft engine whose list of past drivers includes Jim Clark and Bruce McLaren.

Feature: Debutante’s Ball – Ed McDonough looks back to that day 50 years ago when a Grand Prix rookie scored an unexpected victory for Scuderia Ferrari.

Fast Lines: Can-Am 1971 – Pete Lyons remembers the beginning of the end for the Can-Am, just as it crowned its first American champion.

Heroes: The Marzotto Brothers – Robert Newman tells the tale of an industrialist Italian family with a deeply rooted passion for motor sports.

Legends Speak: From Two Wheels to Four – Giacomo Agostini discusses his experiences while trying to switch from racing motorcycles to racing cars.

Art History: “Pegaso Z-102 Record Car” – Fernando Hoyos captures the moments before Pegaso’s Z-102 sports car’s record-setting Belgian speed run.

The Golden Age: Before Palm Springs – Art Evans looks back upon the early days of Cal Club and sports car racing’s emergence in Southern California.

Greatest Racecars: Dallara 189-Cosworth – Alex Caffi recalls the pleasure he derived from what he considers the best ride of his Formula One career.

Last Lap: Mini Cooper – Mike Lawrence reflects upon the iconic British econobox and the man who gave it high performance.

First Turn: Contingency Plans

Hidden Treasure: 1957 SCI Devin-Volkswagen

Market Guide: Formula Ford

Photo Galleries: Hampton Downs, Wakefield Park, Phillip Island, Copperstate 1000, Road Atlanta