The Greatest Races & Their Stories
Relive the Glory: Iconic Races & Those Who Lived Them
Step back in time and experience the thrill of motorsports' most legendary moments through the eyes of those who were there. This is where history comes alive, where the roar of the engines, the smell of burning rubber, and the electric atmosphere of the crowds are brought to life by the voices of the drivers, mechanics, and eyewitnesses who witnessed history in the making. We cover the greatest motorsport races in history, from Grand Prix to Le Mans and beyond.
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Step back in time and experience the thrill of motorsports' most legendary moments through the eyes of those who were there. Hear firsthand accounts of legendary races like the 1966 Le Mans 24 Hours, where Ford finally broke Ferrari's dominance, and relive Niki Lauda's miraculous comeback from a near-fatal crash at the 1976 German Grand Prix, or dig into the intensity of Ayrton Senna's epic duels with Alain Prost. From the nail-biting finishes of Formula 1 races to the grueling endurance battles of the Dakar Rally, we delve into the archives and bring you exclusive interviews and personal stories from the individuals who shaped these unforgettable moments. Each article is a time capsule, transporting you to the heart of the action and offering a unique perspective on the triumphs, tragedies, and defining moments that have shaped the history of motorsports.
The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2014 was held 14-15 June at the 38-turn, 8.469 mile Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The 82nd edition of the 24 Heures du Mans will live long in the memory. Action in all four categories went down to the wire; racing was compelling,...
1953 French Grand Prix – The New Boy Makes Good By Rodney Walkerley I find this a most difficult report to write. If I use the superlatives justified by the staggering racing we witnessed in the 40th Grand Prix de France this afternoon, a certain exaggeration might be suspected. But...
By the mid-1950s international motor racing was beginning to flourish in Africa, south of the equator. In September 1957, international racing spread to the west coast of Africa and the first Angolan Grand Prix took place. It had an international flavor and TAP, the Portuguese airline, ferried a trio of...
1935 German Grand Prix – The Maestro and the Pechvogel By Douglas S. Brown The proud aristocratic German felt that he had the race in his pocket. There was just over one lap to go in the 1935 Grosser Preis von Deutschland. Manfred von Brauchitsch, in the most powerful racing...
1922 Grand Prix de l’Automobile Club de France The Grand Prix of the French Automobile Club, the world’s most prestigious race at the time, was held on the 16th of July 1922. Such a select audience hadn’t been seen even at the famous GP of 1914. Le Figaro praised everyone...
The 1931 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1931 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 11-12, 1931 / Winner: Caracciola – Sebastian / Winning Speed: 63.21 mph / Starters: 99 / Finishers: 59 The effects of the Wall Street crash and subsequent depression worked its way across the ocean and on November...
Opening round of the new FIA GT1 World Championship held at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates. Won outright by Matech Racing followed by the two Corvettes of Phoenix Racing / Carsport....
Is 263.4 kph, or 163.7 mph, the maximum speed of a new twin-turbo V12 people-carrier? The speed of a motorcyclist when caught on a British motorway by police camera (true!)? Neither. The figures date back to 1973 and refer to the fastest timed lap ever recorded at the “long” Spa...
All six events at Pebble Beach’s fourth renewal were memorable for those lucky enough to be there, but ’53 was really special for two important reasons. That year began the new MG era of domination, the Ken Miles era, and for those present at the start of West Coast road...
I went to Daytona the year Dan Gurney’s All American Racers /Toyota GTP won the race, their first Daytona 24 Hr victory for both, the team and Toyota. The dawn scene at the International Horseshoe hairpin shows the winning Eagle GTP of Rocky Moran, PJ Jones and Mark Dismore followed...
The 1970 12 Hours of Sebring is judged by many to be the greatest Sebring race of all time. The driver line-up alone was larger-than-life, featuring Mario Andretti, Peter Revson, Dan Gurney, Jacky Ickx, Brian Redman, Pedro Rodriguez, Jo Siffert, Mike Parkes, Vic Elford and Francois Cevert, among many others....
1956 Sebring 12 Hour Grand Prix of Endurance – Sebring Comes of Age, With Difficulty By Louis Galanos | Photos as credited The 1956 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance was a sign to many in the automotive community that this race had definitely become North America’s premier sports car...
The Old Gal was on Life Support in 1971 Story by Louis Galanos | Photos as credited In March of 1971 I was attending the University of Florida on the GI Bill and in our free time my wife and I worked as race officials for Central Florida Region of...
1993 European Grand Prix – Racing Returns to Donington & We See Some True Senna Magic by Robert S. Butsch Easter Sunday, 1993, saw the first Grand Prix at Donington Park since the immortal Nuvolari’s win 55 years earlier. The crowd was not spectacular by F1 standards, the weather was...
Joe “The Kid” Dawson headed for victory in the 1912 Indianapolis 500-Mile Race in his National. Each May, I am reminded of one of the most exciting races ever seen at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Unfortunately, none of us were around to see it. It was the second running of...
The battle that everyone expected at Petit Le Mans lived up to its billing. Audi remained unbeaten at Road Atlanta as Allan McNish, Dindo Capello and Emanuele Pirro spotted the field two laps at the start of the race but came back for a stunning victory in the 11th annual 1,000-mile/10-hour...
7th Rally Held by Louis Vuitton held April from Monte-Carlo to Venice. Captured at Le Refuge Napol?on in Vars, France and the Col de Vars....
The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2013 was held 22-23 June at the 38-turn, 8.469 mile Circuit de la Sarthe in France. The 81st running of the endurance race will be remembered for many things: the celebration of 90 years of myth and legend; a new chapter in the history...
The 2016 edition of Ferrari Finali Mondiali will be held December 1-4 at Daytona International Speedway in Florida, the first time the event has been organized in the Americas. Among the most anticipated events of the 2016 Ferrari World Finals weekend will undoubtedly be the exhibition featuring the Formula 1...
Held Saturday, September 21, 2013 at the Circuit of the Americas near Austin, Texas, USA....
1973 Daytona Race Profile – Daytona Returns to 24 Hours By Louis Galanos | Photos as credited In the eyes of many who had attended the 24-Hours of Daytona since its inception in 1966 people and events in the early 1970’s were conspiring to make life difficult for this twice-around-the-clock...
The 1957 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1957 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: May 12-13, 1957 / Winner: Taruffi / Winning Speed: 95.39 mph / Starters: 298 / Finishers: 163 The limit on the number of starters was further reduced to 350 and the organizers again took steps to try to...
Story and photos by Rich Martin Any race weekend at Watkins Glen is a great event but for me, the July 1970 Six Hours and Can-Am at Watkins Glen holds special meaning. At the ripe old age of 15, armed with a Minolta SRT-101 camera and a pair of lenses...
1957 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix Race Profile – “El Chueco” Rides A Hot Seat Story by Louis Galanos In 1957 Sebring was holding only its sixth installment of the 12-hour race. With the growing popularity of sports car racing in post World War II America, the event was finally coming...
In the long staircase of world motorsport, it is common for us to focus mainly on the greatest successes of drivers in the main categories. If a driver manages to arrive and establish himself in Formula 1, his greatest legacy will certainly be due to his performance in this category....
The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2016 was held 18-19 June at the 38-turn, 8.469 mile Circuit de la Sarthe in France. As the Rolex countdown clock called time on an action-packed weekend, it was the #2 Porsche 919 Hybrid who claimed success at the 84th edition of the 24...
Included the Corse Clienti’s XX Programme, Challenge Europe/APAC – Trofeo Pirelli races, Challenge NA – Coppa Shell races and a tribute to Felipe Massa....
1903 Paris to Madrid – The Race to Death …We ask this question of car manufacturese in France and abroad: Is there anyone who will undertake to travel this summer from Paris to Peking by automobile? Whoever he is, this tough and daring man, whose gallant car will have a...
Prior to the 1914 French Grand Prix, the ultimately successful Mercedes team lines up in preparation. Eventual winner Lautenschlager’s car is second from left.Photo: Daimler AG It was the race every manufacturer and driver wanted to win. Having created the Grand Prix de l‘Automobile Club de France in 1906, France...
Moss at His Best When it was announced in 1958 that the capacity limit for Formula One would change from 2.5 liters to 1.5 liters for the 1961 season, many constructors thought the changes would never be implemented and that the “lack of power” from smaller engines would not be...
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