Many Formula 1 fans will tell you that Nelson Piquet’s stunning outside move on Ayrton Senna at the Hungaroring in 1986 was the greatest pass in the sport’s history. Watch the incredible video and you decide. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Behind the Scenes With Richard Petty, 1967
In 1967, Richard Petty won 27 of the 48 races he entered, including an astounding 10 in a row. Here’s a rare look behind the scenes at the Petty home and shop in that magic NASCAR season. Continue reading
Auction Watch: Dick Landy’s ’65 Dodge Altered-Wheelbase Match Racer
In 1965, Chrysler set the drag racing world on its ear with a handful of radically modified, hemi-powered hardtops. One remaining example, Dick Landy’s ’65 Coronet, is headed to the Mecum auction block in January. Continue reading
Video: Four Turbos, 16 Cylinders, 12.3 Liters, 5,000+ Horsepower
Michigan’s own Steve Morris has created a truly world-class supercar engine in the Devel Sixteen, which produces more than 5,000 road-ready horsepower. Here’s more, including a run on the engine dyno. Continue reading
Video: Gurney and Parnelli Duel at the 1968 Motor Trend 500
Here’s the best four minutes you’ll spend today. Watch heroes Parnelli Jones and Dan Gurney battle in NASCAR sedans at the 1968 Motor Trend 500 at Riverside. Continue reading
NASCAR’S Lost Dirt Superspeedway
Nearly forgotten today, Memphis-Arkansas Speedway was one of NASCAR’s largest oval tracks in the 1950s. It was 1.5 miles in length, featured dramatic high banking, and the surface was dirt. Here’s the amazing story. Continue reading
Video: Mario Andretti Wins the 1967 Daytona 500
Mario Andretti’s surprise victory in the 1967 Daytona 500 is one of the great stories in American motorsports. Here’s the memorable race with all the action compressed into an excellent five-minute summary. Continue reading