Where I live I often see an Alvis TA 14 “woodie,” the owner’s sole car. It has no catalytic converter...
Last Month, Mike Jiggle spoke with mechanic-turned-designer Tony Robinson about his early days in motorsport with Stirling Moss and the...
Goodwood, Chichester, UK September 1–2, 2007 The GTAs of Mark Hales and Arturo Merzario in the St. Mary Trophy Race. Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads,...
From the very beginning of the automobile, man built cars to compete, with a passion for speed and technology. These...
Chichester, England June 22–24, 2007 Nick Mason in Audi’s Auto Union Type D recreation with a 420 bhp V-12 3-liter...
The Goodwood Festival of Speed celebrated its 15th anniversary, between June 22–24, with another spectacular event, attended by an estimated 150,000 people. Even frequent, heavy rain showers failed to dampen the enthusiasm of both the crowd and the competitors. This year’s theme was “Spark of Genius—Breaking Records, Pushing Boundaries—celebrating the...
Alistair Caldwell joined the McLaren team in their early days as a cleaner and ended up as team manager, winning...
I have just marked my half-century of being a motor racing enthusiast. On February 1, 1957, I bought a copy...
The Woodcote Cup; Goodwood, September 27, 1952. Tires smoking, the two works B.R.M.’s shoot off at the start. Nearest the camera is Reg Parnell, still watching the starter drop the flag while Froilan González on the other side also got a good start. Between them is Nino Farina in the...
Last year we celebrated a century of Grand Prix racing. The Grand Prix de l’Auto Club France was the first...
Jacques Laffite has enjoyed a reputation for many years as an open and straightforward person, willing to talk seriously about...
I guess the best period in motor racing for me was when I managed to have my first drives in Formula 1. That came about because I knew Paul Emery. I had put an entry in myself for the Brussels Grand Prix in April 1962 for a Lotus. The Emeryson...
The nostalgic appeal of the Goodwood Revival is set to reach new heights for 2007 with an additional aeronautical attraction...
The Formula Junior Category was introduced in Italy in 1958 by Count Giovanni Lurani, and in 1959, it became an International Formula. Shortly thereafter, in 1960, the British began to take a serious interest in the category beginning the rivalry between British and Italian cars. The original FIA Formula Junior...
In the early 1980s, the Marlboro British F3 Championship was reckoned the most desirable to be in. The top three...
In the world of Australian motor sport, there is perhaps no more recognizable household name than that of legend Peter Brock. Commonly referred to as the “King of the Mountain,” Brock made his name racing touring cars, where he forged his legendary reputation on the back of nine wins in...
I’ve always been fascinated with the Goodwood Revival concept of “a magical step back in time.” For some time, I’ve...
This year’s Goodwood Revival Meeting was the seventh in the series—time flies when you’re having fun. One thing that marks...
Goodwood, Chichester, U.K. September 1–3, 2006 Lister snouts in their pens! Photo: Keith Booker Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all our...
Phil Hill was the honored guest at the Goodwood Circuit Revival Meeting held September 1–3. The 1961 World Drivers Champion...
Chichester, England July 7–9, 2006 Terry Hoyle takes the 1964 Ferrari 330P off the line.Photo: Roger Dixon Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access...
Goodwood Festival of Speed debutant, Richard Petty, proved that there is much more to being a star than merely winning...
1959 Cooper T-51 and 1960 Cooper T-53 The two Formula 1 Coopers you see here represent one of the key...
Lord March announced detailed plans for both the Festival of Speed and the Revival Race meeting at a preview day held at Goodwood House on March 23. Long-time event patron, Sir Stirling Moss, headed a representative group of drivers and vehicles to give a taste of what is expected at...
The Formula Junior category was introduced in Italy in 1958 by Count Giovanni Lurani, and in 1959 it became an...
The dates for this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed have been set for the weekend of July 7–9. The theme...
Frank Williams Erik Carlsson 3 The Intrepid, with Wayne Taylor driving, makes its IMSA GTP racing debut with a 2nd place finish at West Palm Beach, Florida (1991). 5 Rally champion Erik Carlsson is born in Trollhattan, Sweden (1929). Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...