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Maria Teresa de Filippis: A Story of Audacity

Teresa de Filippis was the first woman to qualify for a Formula 1 Grand Prix, behind the wheel of a Maserati 250F. Hers is a story of passion and audacity and for this reason, Maserati celebrates her achievements on the occasion of International Women’s Day, March 8. “I was either courageous or reckless, or foolhardy; Call it what you want, I just liked to go at full speed” Maria Teresa de Filippis (1926-2016) Maria Teresa de Filippis was born in Naples in 1926 and decided to enter the world of motor racing almost as a challenge. In 1948, she participated…

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Round the Outside

This 30″ x 40″ image was in response to Nigel Mansell’s epic outside overtake of Gerhard Berger at the 1990 Mexican Grand Prix. The 150 mph ‘Peraltada’ curve was treacherous to say the least, but Mansell’s bravery to overtake on the outside was something racing fans still get teary-eyed about. For this, and other originals, visit www.1pilgrimstudio.com Contact Info: Arthur Benjamins (480) 747-8903 arthur.benjamins@aol.com www.1pilgrimstudio.com

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HMSA to Kick Off 2021 at Laguna Seca

Nearly one year ago, when Historic Motor Sports Association (HMSA) members gathered to open the 2020 racing season, the COVID-19 pandemic had not yet changed the world so drastically. Handshakes and hugs were exchanged for elbow bumps and nods as we all tried to avoid getting what seemed then, to be just a new strain of cold. HMSA was preparing for a full season of racing all over North America. And then, it all changed — everything changed. But now, as another new year has begun, once again, racing will be held at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca in picturesque Monterey…

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UK to Host First Ferrari Owners’ Day

There are just 100 days to go before the UK’s first-ever National Ferrari Owners’ Day, to be held at the historic Sywell Aerodrome, in Northamptonshire, on Saturday  June 5, 2021. Careful planning is well underway for this COVID-secure outdoor event, organized by the Ferrari Owners’ Club of Great Britain, but welcoming all Ferrari owners from across the UK to attend as the British motoring scene restarts. The inaugural National Ferrari Owners’ Day is set to see the biggest gathering of ‘Tipos’ (Ferrari types) in the UK for many years. At the heart of the event will be a curated Ferrari Timeline,…

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Ferrari to Start Factory Le Mans Program

Ferrari has announced the start of a factory Le Mans Hypercar (LMH) program that from 2023 will see the manufacturer enter the new top class of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Following a period of study and analysis, Ferrari has kicked off the development of the new LMH car to include in recent weeks the design and simulation phases. The track testing program, the name of the car and the drivers who will make up the official crews, will be part  of future announcements. Fifty years after its last official participation in the premier class of the World Sports Car…

News–Racecar Bob Jordan: 1972 Eagle Indy Jim Hatfield
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Vintage Indy Returns to Road America INDYCAR Weekend

Road America is proud to announce that Vintage Indy™ will return to the event line-up for the REV Group Grand Prix presented by AMR weekend, June 17-20. Fans are welcome to the 4-day event weekend and are encouraged to follow safe practices, such as social distancing or wearing a cloth face-covering where social distancing is difficult to maintain. During the event, several historic open-wheel race cars will traverse the 4.048-mile road course in multiple sessions demonstrating the cars on-track, sandwiched between breaks where spectators can visit a designated paddock area to see the machines up close and personal. All on track appearances will…

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Five Races for the Stirling Moss Trophy in 2021

The Stirling Moss Trophy is one of the longest standing Motor Racing Legends series and always a favorite at the historic racing festivals at which it appears. At the ‘sharp end’, many of the best-known names in historic motorsport can be found, wringing the best out of these fearsome machines in a masterful display of racecar control. Sports cars of all capacities are welcomed from the golden era of late 1950s. The Stirling Moss Trophy will make an appearance at all five Motor Racing Legends events this season. Running together with the Royal Automobile Club Woodcote Trophy, Motor Racing Legends…

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2021 Mille Miglia Postponed Until June

The Board of Directors of 1000 Miglia srl, in agreement with the Automobile Club of Brescia, has approved a five-week postponement of 1000 Miglia 2021, which was initially scheduled from 12th to 15th of May, and will now start from Brescia on Wednesday  June 16, returning in the afternoon of Saturday  June 19. The new anti-clockwise route and the intermediate stages of Viareggio, Rome and Bologna have been confirmed. In accordance with the Regulations, the list of accepted cars will be notified by Tuesday March 9.  The selection was carried out by the special examining committee which evaluated the many hundreds…

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New HMOD Series and Club Created

A recent resurgence of interest in vintage HMODs (and similar small-bore racers) has led to the formation of the H-Modified Racing Club. The club’s first effort is the encouragement of active HMOD racing through the coordination of a racing series. The series will be held in conjunction with established vintage racing events. The SCCA recognized H-Modified as a class in 1953, creating a venue for 500-cc-750-cc racers with modifications. Specifications were kept to a minimum, opening the door to basement and garage mechanics, and creating a popular class that welcomed innovation. The General Competition Rules required two seats, at least…

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Heveningham Concours Pushed Back to 2022

Heveningham Concours has announced that its fifth annual motorsport and aviation event will now take place in the summer of 2022 as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic. The event, which was sadly cancelled last year due to the pandemic, hosts 50 or more of the world’s most beautiful cars, while the aviation concours features around a dozen equally rare propeller planes at Heveningham Hall in Suffolk, UK. Chairman of the motorsport judging panel, Max Hunt, said: “With huge regret and in light of the ongoing uncertainty, we have taken the decision to cancel this year’s concours and country fair,…

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