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.

Get ready to relive the glory days of racing.

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.

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1949 Mille Miglia

The 1949 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1949 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 24-25, 1949 / Winner: Biondetti – Salani / Winning Speed: 82.16 mph / Starters: 303/ Finishers: 182 The 16th running of the Mille Miglia proved to be it’s most popular to date with over three hundred official...
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40. ADAC Zurich 24h-Rennen Nürburgring-1

40th edition of the ADAC Zurich 24h. Held May 17th to Sunday 20th. Won by the Audi Sport Team Phoenix Audi R8 LMS driven by the all-German line-up of Marc Basseng, Christopher Haase, Frank Stippler andMarkus Winkelhock....
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Greatest Races – The Race of Two Worlds 1957-1958

500 Miglia di Monza – The Race of Two Worlds By Dennis David In 1954, redevelopment of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza included rebuilding the oval portion of the track which had been abandoned during World War II took place. Monza the oldest continuous Formula 1 venue’s rebuilt banking was now...
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2011 Finali Mondiali Ferrari-2

2011 Finali Mondiali Ferrari Held November 2nd through 5th at the Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello in Italy. Included the final legs of the Ferrari Challenge Trofeo Pirelli and a full suite of Corse Clienti....
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The 1959 Corsa Sul Ghiaccio a Cortina d’Ampezzo 

The start of the first official race on the ice of Cortina d’Ampezzo. Left to right: the Stanguellini of Crivellari (#30), the Volpini of Zanarotti (#26) and another Stanguellini, this one of De Carli (#70). The righmost car is the VW/Porsche of Otto Mathé. Credits: C’era Una Volta Cortina The...
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2011 Autosport 6 Hours of Silverstone-1

Sébastien Bourdais and Simon Pagenaud in the no.7 Peugeot 908 have won the Autosport 6 Hours of Silverstone. The French pair beat the no. 1 Audi R18 TDI driven by Marcel Fässler and Timo Bernhard and the no. 24 Oak-Pescarolo of Olivier Pla et Alexandre Prémat. The other winners: the...
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Targa Florio – History & Race Profile

By Art Evans What do you think was the toughest and most difficult race ever? After reading my September 2011 history column, you might say the New York to Paris. Then there was the 1950-54 La Carrera Panamericana. But these were short-lived point-to-point contests. How about a closed circuit race?...
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Bugatti at the 24 hours of Le Mans

In the inaugural year 1923, Bugatti fielded two Brescia 16S cars, with one driven by Max de Pourtalès and Sosthène de La Rochefoucauld. The Brescia was a car renowned for its lightweight and steadfast reliability, introduced at a time when many racing cars were large and unwieldy. Despite a race...
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24 Hours of Le Mans 2011 – Report and Photos

The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2011 was held 11-12 June at the 8.469 mile Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The Audi team defended their 2010 Le Mans 24 Hours win by beating the best Peugeot by a mere 13 seconds after 24 hours of intense racing. When the...
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NORRA’s New Frontier

You’ll probably get stopped at some point and have to pay off the cops. You will almost certainly have to weld something at what would have been your lunch stop. Your kidneys will be bruised, you might get stuck in the sand, and by the time you make it to...
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BOAC 500 (1967) – It All Comes Down to This

In 1967, sports prototype racing was going through one of its golden eras, with plenty of entries and a wonderful driver lineup for the world championship series, which consisted of races in North America and throughout Europe. Seven different manufacturers contested the title with five of them winning races that...
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2024 IMSA 12 Hours of Sebring

The 2024 12 Hours of Sebring delivered a thrilling showcase of endurance racing at its finest. Hosted on the historic Sebring International Raceway in Florida, this event stands as a testament to the spirit of motorsport, drawing teams and drivers from around the globe. Known for its demanding track and...
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Greatest Races – 1902 Circuit des Ardennes Race

1902 Circuit des Ardennes – The Great Races By By Charles Jarrott Ten Years of Motors and Motoring It is a curious fact that my most successful win on the Continent was in a race in which I had, when I started, very little interest. – Charles Jarrott Jarrott had often...
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2012 Ferrari Finali Mondiali-3

Held at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia from 29 November to 2 December. Featured the final rounds of the Ferrari Challenge Europe, Ferrari Challenge North America and Ferrari Challenge Asia/Pacific....
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1948 Mille Miglia

The 1948 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1948 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: May 1-2, 1948 / Winner: Biondetti – Navoni / Winning Speed: 75.76 mph / Starters: 167 / Finishers: 64 Compared with the previous year most of the entrants resorted to smaller displacement engines for this years Mille Miglia....
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1960 12 Hours of Sebring – Race Profile

1960 Sebring 12-Hours Grand Prix – Porsche Racks Up Their First Overall Win at Sebring By Louis Galanos | Photos as credited From 1954 to 1959 Porsche of Germany had managed to have one or more of it 1.5 or 1.6 liter race cars finish in the top ten at...
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Grand Prix of Bari – Turn Left at the Lighthouse

No one was exactly thrilled when word reached Maranello, Modena, Arese and points north that the automobile club of an Italian seaside town called Bari was organizing a new Grand Prix. “Their own Grand Prix? The audacity of it all,” some said. “Who are these people? Where and what is...
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In-Depth: The 1951 & 1952 Luxembourg Grand Prix

The year 1997 was one of the most interesting, controversial and exciting in the history of Formula 1: in addition to 4 different teams achieving victories throughout the year (Williams, Ferrari, McLaren and Benetton), the battle between Michel Schumacher and Jacques Villeneuve polarized the dispute for the category title until...
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2014 Ferrari Finali Mondiali

2014 Ferrari Finali Mondiali Last weekend Ferrari held their first Finali Mondiali outside of Italy and instead at the Yas Marina Circuit in the Middle East. They used to occasion to debut the stunning 2015 Ferrari FXX K track day special and the very limited Ferrari Sergio. The final rounds...
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Singapore Grand Prix – The Upper Thomson Road Circuit Years

Racing Car New’s Editor Max Stahl chats with Vern Schuppan in the paddock ahead of the 1972 Singapore Grand Prix. “It was lovely and fast-flowing, a wonderful and challenging circuit, and so gratifying when you manage to put it all together. You never ever thought, ‘‘Ooo’, what if I go...
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The Vanderbilt Cup – History & Ultimate Guide

Racing History – Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Races The Initial Races So was heralded the Long Island Vanderbilt Cup races. Many races have been held under the Vanderbilt Cup banner but the initial races from 1904-1910 on the streets of Long Island marked the high point of this series. Born...
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2009 FIAGT Oschersleben 10th Anniversary-2

Last weekend’s FIA GT races marked the tenth anniversary of Motorsport Arena Oschersleben’s championship rounds. The main race, was decided on the first turn. PK Carsport’s Corvette of Mike Hezemans and Anthony Kumpen took advantage of an incident at the start of the race and led almost the entire duration....
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2011 Roar Before the Rolex 24-1

In 2008, Riley updated their Daytona Prototype chasis which had dominated Grand-Am racing since the car’s inception. The Mk XX builds on these successful seasons which won from 2004 to 2007....
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1947 Mille Miglia

The 1947 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1947 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: June 21-22, 1947 / Winner: Biondetti – Romano / Winning Speed: 70.14 mph / Starters: 155 / Finishers: 54 The war had been over two years before another Mille Miglia would be held. The pre-war ban on racing...
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24 Hours of Le Mans 2013 – Report and Photos

The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2013 was held 22-23 June at the 38-turn, 8.469 mile Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The 81st running of the endurance race will be remembered for many things: the celebration of 90 years of myth and legend; a new chapter in the history...
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1937 Mille Miglia

The 1937 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1937 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 4-5, 1937 / Winner: Pintacuda – Mambelli / Winning Speed: 71.71 mph / Starters: 124 / Finishers: 65 After the austerity of 1936, Italy was in a state of Fascist induced euphoria with it’s victory in Ethiopia....
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