The Greatest Races & Their Stories
Relive the Glory: Iconic Races & Those Who Lived Them
Step back in time and experience the thrill of motorsports' most legendary moments through the eyes of those who were there. This is where history comes alive, where the roar of the engines, the smell of burning rubber, and the electric atmosphere of the crowds are brought to life by the voices of the drivers, mechanics, and eyewitnesses who witnessed history in the making. We cover the greatest motorsport races in history, from Grand Prix to Le Mans and beyond.
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Step back in time and experience the thrill of motorsports' most legendary moments through the eyes of those who were there. Hear firsthand accounts of legendary races like the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours, where Ford finally broke Ferrari's dominance, and relive Niki Lauda's miraculous comeback from a near-fatal crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix, or dig into the intensity of Ayrton Senna's epic duels with Alain Prost. From the nail-biting finishes of Formula 1 races to the grueling endurance battles of the Dakar Rally, we delve into the archives and bring you exclusive interviews and personal stories from the individuals who shaped these unforgettable moments. Each article is a time capsule, transporting you to the heart of the action and offering a unique perspective on the triumphs, tragedies, and defining moments that have shaped the history of motorsports.
While the illustrious history of IMSA is littered with great cars and great drivers, it’s easy to forget that the series also catered to young, up-and-coming drivers, racing on a budget, in much less “exotic” machinery. What follows is the last of a two-part tale of these fascinating IMSA undercards,...
1934 French Grand Prix – Giants in the Ring By Barré Lyndon Although the French Grand Prix had always been regarded as the most vital race of the year, the entry of the new German cars filled it with greater potentialities than ever before. It was obvious that their drivers...
Photos courtesy of Chuck Andersen and Porsche AG. The 2022 IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring showed why the event is a highlight on the endurance racing calendar. A field of 53 cars spread across five classes provided the drama under the hot Florida sun, in front of a typically enthusiastic...
“At Monaco you get everything that you meet on a public road lampposts, trees, nightclubs, houses, hotels, curbs, gutters, you know it’s a proper road race in the true meaning of the word.” -Graham Hill, five-time winner Photo: Roger Dixon The 1968 running of the Monaco Grand Prix was my...
The Best Grand Prix Races 1921 When America won the Grand Prix A.C.F. Grand Prix by Peter de Paolo The 1921 French Grand Prix (formally the XV Grand Prix de l’Automobile Club de France) was a Grand Prix motor race held at Le Mans on 25 July 1921. The race...
2009 Total 24 Hours of SPA Held July 15-26th. The PK Motorsports Corvette Z06 of Anthony Kumpen, Mike Hezemans, Jos Menten and Kurt Mollekens claimed victory in this year’s running of the Total 24 Hours of Spa. Third across the line was the leading G2 car, Phoenix Audi R8 LMS....
The Tasman Cup is long remembered as a time when Australians and New Zealanders flocked to racing circuits to watch overseas names compete with the local stars. While the Cup lasted from 1964 to 1975, it is the period to 1969 that is recalled with the greatest fondness. It was...
2009 Total 24 Hours of SPA Held July 15-26th. The PK Motorsports Corvette Z06 of Anthony Kumpen, Mike Hezemans, Jos Menten and Kurt Mollekens claimed victory in this year’s running of the Total 24 Hours of Spa. Third across the line was the leading G2 car, Phoenix Audi R8 LMS....
By Art Evans When younger motor racing enthusiasts think of Daytona, images of stock cars on the International Speedway come to mind. But older folks remember that Daytona Beach was a site for setting early land-speed records. No Subscription? You’re missing out Any Text Here Get Started Already a Member?...
Presented by Garage Graphics In 1958, Stirling Moss and Jack Brabham drove this Aston Martin DBR1 to overall victory in the Nürburgring 1000-kms. This piece, painted by Matt Horvatinovic, is available as a stunning 60′ x 40″ LED lightbox display available from Garage Graphics....
Racing driver Paul O’Shea won his second title as the U.S. sports car champion in the 1956 season driving a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. When the season ended on 28 December 1956, he was champion in the category “D Production” and had scored the most points in the National Sports...
1902 Paris to Vienna Race By Charles Jarrott CHAMPIGNY looked as it always looked on the morn¬ing of the start of a big race, with thousands of cyclists, touring cars, and people occupying the village and roads adjacent to the start; and away up the hill stretched the long line...
The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2014 was held January 25-26 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 12-turn, 3.56-mile track is made up of portions of the NASCAR tri-oval and an infield road course. The 52nd running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona maintained tension right...
Held by the Automobile Club de l’Ouest as a round of the FIA World Endurance Championship at the Circuit de la Sarthe, Le Mans, France. Held June 22nd to 23rd with leadup practice, qualifying and scrutineering. Won outright by the #2 Audi of Tom Kristensen, Allan McNish and Loïc Duval....
The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2019 was held January 26-27 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 12-turn, 3.56-mile track is made up of portions of the NASCAR tri-oval and an infield road course. As the race began the teams and drivers set out to go...
Last month I wrote about the road race that took place in Palm Springs in 1950. It was the first such event in Southern California after WWII. Some of you were, perhaps, surprised to learn that the California Sports Car Club rather than the Sports Car Club of America organized...
Our recent 1967 24 Hours of Daytona Photo Gallery continues to be a very popular story, as it featured great vintage pictures of the fabulous Ferrari P series prototypes and Ford’s GT40 and their who’s who list of drivers. Our second photo gallery features more vintage race...
On 14 June 1970, Porsche claimed the first of what would become 16 overall victories in the world’s most prestigious endurance race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. After precisely 4,607.811 kilometres – or 343 laps – Hans Herrmann and Richard Atwood were first across the finishing line in the legendary...
A First-Hand Look at the 1954 Carrera Panamericana Photos and Story By Boyd Harnell A white Jaguar convertible hurtled out of a turn I was approaching near the southern Mexican town of Tehuantepec; before the sports car shot past, the passenger and driver waved at me, and in seconds the...
The 1967 Can-Am race at Road America signaled the start of an era that would become known as “The Bruce and Denny Show,” as Bruce McLaren and Denny Hulme’s McLarens dominated the series for the next five years. These videos have exceptional Can-Am footage, especially of the dominate McLaren M6A...
An opportunistic mix of Group 5 endurance racers and Group 7 thundercars enlivened Watkins Glen’s 1970 Can-Am Text and Photos by Hal Crocker His tender, healing hands bandaged and protected by gauze gloves to minimize the pain from his Indy burns, Denny Hulme earned the respect of one and all...
Held Saturday May 4th at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. 2nd round of the FIA World Endurance Championship. Won outright by the Audi R18 e-tron quattro of André LOTTERER, Benoit TRÉLUYER, Marcel FÄSSLER....
Moss at His Best When it was announced in 1958 that the capacity limit for Formula One would change from 2.5 liters to 1.5 liters for the 1961 season, many constructors thought the changes would never be implemented and that the “lack of power” from smaller engines would not be...
By Art Evans The Tourist Trophy is the oldest motor race in the world still being run. The first was in 1905 on the Isle of Man, organized by the Automobile Club of Great Britain and Ireland. The trophy itself is given by the Royal Automobile Club to the winner....
By Charles Dressing / ALMS Americans love underdogs but hate losers. And we really love upsets because they turn reality inside out and generally make the mighty look weak. So when anyone demands a prediction, I try to hide because I always remember some races that didn’t quite go the...
The 1930 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1930 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 16-17, 1929 / Winner: Nuvolari – Guidotti / Winning Speed: 62.78 mph / Starters: 135 / Finishers: 73 The Mille Miglia was by now firmly ensconced within the Italian psyche. For Brescians the end of winter brought...
The 1954 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1954 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: May 1-2, 1954 / Winner: Ascari / Winning Speed: 87.27 mph / Starters: 374 / Finishers: 275 Lancia was back again with four D24 cars for Taruffi, Ascari, Castellotti and Gino Valenzano. Vittorio Jano had created a completely...
The Pikes Peak International Hill Climb 2013 was held June 24-30 at Pikes Peak Mountain in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The 91st annual “Race to the Clouds” is the second oldest motorsports race in America. An international field of 146 competitors, 63 automobiles and 83 motorcycles challenged the 12.42 mile, fully-paved...
Held at the new Silverstone Arena Circuit in Northamptonshire and Buckinghamshire, England on May 1-2. Included the 2nd round of the FIA GT1 World Championship as part of the historic RAC Tourist Trophy which was won by the Sumo Power Nissan GT-R. Opening rounds of the FIA GT3 and FIA...
FORMULA ONE & TWO AT REIMS, 1958 | It could never happen now. Ian Burgess was a works Cooper driver but he had to borrow Cyril AtkinsÕ Cooper T-43 for the race. His steady drive saw him break away from Taylor/McLaren and finish 4th.Photo: Ed McDonough In the 1950s and...
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