This short film from 1967 records one of the pivotal moments in Formula One history: the debut of the Lotus 49 and the Ford-Cosworth DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Five Great Race Cars That Never Won The Indy 500
It seems almost unfair: Only one car can win the Indianapolis 500 each year. So here we celebrate five exceptional race cars that never triumphed at the greatest spectacle in racing. Continue reading
Detroit Dragway Reunion 2014
Southeast Michigan drag racers gathered at Milan Dragway this weekend to remember one of the area’s great race tracks, legendary Detroit Dragway. Here’s a report. Continue reading
The 10 Greatest Cars in Indy 500 History
Pull up a stool. It’s time for one of the great bench-racing debates: naming the greatest Indy cars of all time. Here’s our top 10. -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo
Another Look at Smokey Yunick’s Capsule Car
One of the most unusual Indy cars ever built, Smokey Yunick’s 1964 capsule car continues to fascinate race fans to this day. Here’s a detailed look. -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photos Continue reading
Video: the Formula One World Champions, 1950 to 1970
Here’s a great little F1 history lesson. This short film features all the world Drivers’ Champions from 1950 to 1970, from Giuseppe Farina to Jochen Rindt.
10 Fabulous, Forgotten Gassers From Drag Racing’s Golden Age
In the 1960s, the gas coupe and sedan categories featured some of the coolest and most colorful race cars ever seen on a drag strip. Here are ten great examples. Continue reading