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Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss OBE (born September 17, 1929 in London) is a retired racing driver from England. His success in a variety of categories placed him among the world's elite – he is often called "the greatest driver never to win the World Championship."Moss, who raced from 1948 to 1962, won 194 of the 497 races he entered, including 16 Formula One Grands Prix. … [Read more...]
Book Review, Mark Donohue: Technical Excellence at SpeedIn the first full biography of Mark Donohue, author Michael Argetsinger tells the story of racing's ultimate driver-engineer, one who set the standard for generations to come. He also explains how Donohue's life and career were shaped by his friends, family, and fellow drivers, as well as by the rapid changes in technology and competition … [Read more...]
The era of the classic Mercedes-Benz Silver Arrows in the period 1934 – 1939 is linked to the racing driver John Richard Beattie Seaman. The Englishman drove his first race in a Silver Arrow in the Tripoli Grand Prix on 9 May 1937. He drove his last race on 25 June 1939: he crashed in the Belgian Grand Prix in Spa and died from his severe injuries a few hours later.John Richard Beattie … [Read more...]
Aston Martin Racing will run a trio of Gulf-liveried LMP1 cars at the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans, which takes place June 13-14 at the Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. This year marks the 50th anniversary of Aston Martin's first victory at La Sarthe in 1959, when American Carroll Shelby and Englishman Roy Salvadori formed the Le Mans-winning Aston Martin DBR1 team.In his own words, … [Read more...]
Juan Manuel Fangio (1911 - 1995) was a race car driver from Argentina who dominated the first decade of Formula One racing. He won five Formula One World Driver's Championships — a record which stood for 46 years eventually beaten by Michael Schumacher — with four different teams (Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Mercedes-Benz and Maserati), a feat that has not been repeated since. Many consider Fangio to … [Read more...]
Hermann Lang was born on April 6, 1909 in Cannstatt near Stuttgart, and if he were alive, today would mark his 100th birthday.Lang began his racing career on two wheels and rode an old Norton motorcycle to victory on the Solitude circuit in Stuttgart in 1927 when still an apprentice mechanic. Lang developed into a sidecar specialist as a works rider for motorcycle manufacturer Standard, … [Read more...]
American racing great Lloyd Ruby passed away Monday, March 23rd at the age of 81 in his hometown of Wichita Falls, Texas. Ruby raced in the USAC Championship Car series in the 1958 – 1977 seasons, with 177 career starts, including every Indianapolis 500 race from 1960 – 1977. He won 7 times and finished in the top 10 an amazing 88 times. His best Indy 500 finish was 3rd in 1964. … [Read more...]
Driver, team owner and motorsports legend Roger Penske joined racers Pete Lovely, Wayne Rainey, Bobby Rahal, Dan Gurney, Eddie Lawson and Kenny Roberts Sr as the seventh Legend of Laguna Seca. Monterey County Administrative Officer Lew Bauman presented a "Steps to the Corkscrew" brick and City of Monterey Mayor Chuck Della Sala delivered a proclamation welcoming Penske into the Legends of … [Read more...]
Motorsports lost another great ambassador, as Paul Newman died Friday, September 26th of cancer at his home in Westport, Connecticut. He was 83. Paul Leonard Newman (1925 - 2008) was an American actor and a film director. He won numerous awards, including an Academy Award, two Golden Globe Awards, a Screen Actors Guild Award, a Cannes Film Festival Award, and an Emmy award. … [Read more...]
It is with great regret that we report racing great Phil Hill passed away this morning, August 28th, due to complications from Parkinson's disease. Philip Toll Hill Jr., (1927 – 2008) is the only American-born driver to win the Formula One driving championship. … [Read more...]
Vintage racing lost one of its most avid and dedicated participants on Friday June 27, Henry E. Payne III. After fighting a rare blood disease for most of his adult life it finally took his life; he died peacefully at home. … [Read more...]
Mark Neary Donohue, Jr. (March 18, 1937 - August 19, 1975) was an American racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car and drive it consistently on the absolute limit. Donohue's wins include multiple SCCA National championships, 1968, 1969 and 1971 SCCA Trans Am, 1972 Indianapolis 500, 1973 Can-Am and the inaugural IROC series. … [Read more...]
Martin Swig is a San Francisco-based vintage racer, car collector and founder of the California Mille vintage car rally. Winding Road recently profiled the "Free Spirit of California Motoring" for their online magazine.The Free Spirit of California Motoring – A Profile of Martin SwigThe view from Martin Swig's living room is one of a kind, much like the man himself. Look west through … [Read more...]
Victor Henry Elford (born in London, June 10, 1935) is a former sportscar racing, rallying and Formula One driver from England. He participated in 13 World Championship F1 Grands Prix, debuting on July 7, 1968. He scored a total of 8 championship points.Elford, one of the greatest all-rounders in motorsport history alongside Jacky Ickx, Stirling Moss and others, was mainly a famous sports car … [Read more...]
Ex-F1 driver François Cevert was a name Sports Car Digest was not too familiar with until recently when we stumbled across a three-part YouTube video documentary on the Frenchman. The videos are an interesting look at this talented driver that was taken from us just as he really started to shine. Plus, the 1970s racing footage is incredible. Take a look. … [Read more...]
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