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F1 Champion Niki Lauda Passes Away at Age 70
Three-time Formula One World Champion Niki Lauda has passed away from complications of a lung transplant that he received, last year. Lauda was 70-years old.…
80th Anniversary of Maserati 6CM Winning the Targa Florio
Maserati celebrates the eightieth anniversary of Luigi “Gigi” Villoresi’s impressive win at the 1939 Targa Florio at the wheel of the Maserati Tipo 6CM. The…
25th Amelia Island Concours to Honor Roger Penske
Famed racer, team owner and international businessman Roger Penske is the honoree of the Silver Anniversary Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance on March 5-8, 2020. Now…
Gordon Murray Launches Virtual Exhibition of his Designs
Gordon Murray has unveiled a fully-immersive, internet-based virtual exhibition of 40 different iconic race and road cars produced during the past 50 years of his…
The Italian Grand Prix, Monza, 1955
Jean Behra about to go out for practice in the special streamlined Maserati 250F which, it was thought, would be more competitive on the high-speed…
Before Catch Fences—Memories of Races in Europe
It was the best of times; it was the worst of times. I think someone already used that as an opening, but it really does… Read More...
Lang Cooper 97
This book is about a unique car in sports car racing history. It was designed by Peter Brock, famous for his work on the Shelby…
May in Racing History
1 The Mille Miglia is won by Alberto Ascari driving a Lancia D24. Second overall and first in the 2-liter class is the Ferrari… Read More...
Austin-Healey 100S
Built with an aluminum body, ostensibly for racing, only 50 production Austin-Healey 100S were made, plus an additional five works development/special test cars, which were…
Colin Bond to Join Leyburn Sprints’ 70th Celebrations
Celebrities from a golden era of motorsport, including multiple champion Colin Bond, will help celebrate the 70th anniversary of the Australian Grand Prix at the Historic…
2-Liter Sports Racers
Two-liter sports racing cars have always had a place to compete within the ever-changing regulations of international motorsports; the World Sports Car Championship from 1953-1961,… Read More...