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How the RS500s were created
It was a rush job, putting it mildly. Demand from teams wishing to convert race Cosworths to RS500 specification was…
It was a rush job, putting it mildly. Demand from teams wishing to convert race Cosworths to RS500 specification was…
In essence the RS500 was a road car – and originals remained that way. The racers, then, weren’t all they…
The Sierra Cosworth was more than just a race car. For a period of time, it was THE car –…
We’ve crunched some numbers to reveal why a Ford saloon could justifiably stake a claim to the title What is…
Back in 1996 I stood with John Surtees above the Albert Park pits in Melbourne, watching the Australian Grand Prix,…
Freddie Spencer Motorcycle Grand Prix champion During the 1983 British GP at Silverstone I was struggling. I couldn’t get within…
A few of Denis Jenkinson’s period observations “Surtees took second, almost unnoticed as he had driven such a smooth and…
“Coming down into Bumenville I kept a wide line, went back onto a more traditional line and took the lead.…
Aston Martin’s all-conquering GTE is a one-way ticket to exhilaration – just make sure you have your braking boots on…
In his first major interview since taking over as director of motor sports, Ross Brawn spells out his vision for…
Its time in the world championship spotlight was brief but spectacular, with nine wins from 28 starts H aving entered…
Japan’s Super Formula is becoming a breeding ground for the next generation of Grand Prix stars – but making the…
Given that he was versed in the fastidiously timed world of rallying from an age when most of his peers…
Before the first flag fell at the Members’ Meeting there was a frenzy of preparation. We visited one prep firm…
Longridge, 1976-77: Remembering one of Britain’s least likely racing circuits, often overlooked but unforgettable if you were there "While British…
Brands Hatch, March 4: The domestic clubbie season commences on two wheels As I peel from the deserted A20 through…
Our Live Stage and extensive displays were a big hit as Race Retro kick-started the season Some of my…
A generous bequest will turn a unique Ferrari into a project that could save lives Another trip to the RAC, WHERE…
How a top-line racer came to grief during the 1913 French Grand Prix Motoring around on what we used to…
Similar accidents, dramatically different outcomes Motoring through Italy, we once found another motor racing roadside memorial, at Alessandria. An imposing…
A look back at Northern Ireland's F1 drivers
Like many of his fans the world over, I was saddened to hear that Carroll Shelby passed away last week. I only met him once, at Goodwood 10 or more…
Rick Mears was an off-road racer and dirt tracker who was hired by Roger Penske to drive Indy cars in 1978. Mears won three races in his first year with…
In the spirit of the holiday season, I want to share my best hope for IndyCar racing in 2012 when it adopts its new 2.4-litre, twin-turbo V6 formula with adjustable…