July 14, 1956: Reigning world champion Juan Manuel Fangio, driving a Ferrari, wins the British Grand Prix at Silverstone by more than one lap. See El Maestro at work in this stirring period newsreel. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Carroll Shelby’s Cobras Rule the 1963 Sports Car Season
Carroll Shelby’s Cobras were winners right from the start, as this original 1963 Ford of Britain promotional film demonstrates. See the birth of the legend here. Continue reading
Video: Inside an 11,000-Horsepower Top Fuel Engine
Thanks to the Redline Rebuild team at Hagerty, we’ve got a detailed look inside a current Top Fuel engine in all its nitro-burning, 11,000 horsepower glory. Check this out. Continue reading
Video: NASCAR 1958 Southern 500
On September 1, 1958, Fireball Roberts scored his first Southern 500 win at Darlington Raceway driving a year-old Chevrolet. Here’s an excellent period film report on the popular victory. Continue reading
The 1964 NHRA Winternationals in Photos
Only 54 years past deadline, here’s our report on the 1964 NHRA Winternationals from Pomona, California. On the plus side, we’ve got some awesome color slides from the event. Continue reading
Video: The 1932 Indianapolis 500
Thanks to the IndyCar Series, here’s an awesome newsreel report on the 1932 Indianapolis 500 that includes some great action both on and off the track. Continue reading
Video: 1962 Monaco Grand Prix in Color
Check out this breathtaking footage of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix filmed in glorious 70 mm color. If you don’t have a time machine, here’s the next best thing. Continue reading