July 14, 1956: In a Ferrari, reigning world champion Juan Manuel Fangio 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
Secrets of the Novi V8
Equal parts legend, myth, and fable, the awesome Novi V8 is one of the great stories of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here’s a look back at 25 years of fascinating Novi lore. Continue reading
Video: 1968 British Grand Prix in Color
In bright, beautiful color, here’s an awesome two-minute newsreel treatment of the 1968 British Grand Prix, won by Jo Siffert. For many, this was the golden age of Formula 1, and as you watch this film you will understand why. Continue reading
Video: Secrets of the Hemi Under Glass
How do you drive a race car the full length of the quarter mile on its rear wheels? As you can guess, there are some tricks to it. This video demonstrates how Bob Riggle makes the Hemi Under Glass Barracuda do its thing. Continue reading
Video: Building a Chevy SS NASCAR Body
See how Hendrick Motorsports builds a complete NASCAR Sprint Cup body in this informative five-minute video. Continue reading
Video: Cosworth and Lotus Change the Formula 1 World, 1967
REVISED AND UPDATED — This short film from 1967 records a pivotal moment in F1 history: the debut of the Lotus 49 and the Ford-Cosworth DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix. Racing would never again be the same. Watch. Continue reading
Video: American Drag Racers Invade England, 1964
In bright, beautiful color, presenting a classic drag racing moment: when American hot rodders crossed the pond to compete in Britain’s 1964 International Drag Festival. Here are two minutes of newsreel heaven. Continue reading