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.

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The IROC Porsches and the Dozen Great Drivers who Raced Them

Any racing fan that lived in Southern California in the early 70s knew of the late, great Riverside International Raceway (RIR).  And if you followed top-level Porsche racing during the same period, no matter where you’re from, likely knew of the International Race of Champions (IROC), and that for its...
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2010 Finali Mondiali Ferrari-1

Geneva, March 3rd 2009 – The 79th Geneva International Motor Show provides the venue for Ferrari to announce two new pieces of good news: the arrival of the Handling GT Evoluzione (HGTE) package for the 599 GTB Fiorano and the world debut of the 599XX which is aimed at a...
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24 Hours of Le Mans 2012 – Report and Photos

The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2012 was held 16-17 June at the 38-turn, 8.469 mile Circuit de la Sarthe in France. This landmark edition of the famous 24 Heures du Mans was an enormous tribute to long endurance racing in which Audi came out on top. In addition to...
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Motor Races 1931 – History & Ultimate Guide

History of Formula 1 – Motor Races 1931 Ogden’s Cigarettes Tobacco advertising and automobile racing goes back a lot further than Marlboro. Cigarette cards came into use in 1879, the year in which several American tobacco manufacturers began putting small card stiffeners into the flimsy paper packs of cigarettes to...
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Can-Am at Watkins Glen (1970) – Through the Viewfinder

An opportunistic mix of Group 5 endurance racers and Group 7 thundercars enlivened Watkins Glen’s 1970 Can-Am Text and Photos by Hal Crocker My vision momentarily blurred as every molecule in my body vibrated. Sensory overload was in the red, adrenaline rush on its way. Damn, just damn! With my...
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1973 24 Hours of Daytona – Race Profile

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...
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Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (2022) – Recap & Photo Gallery

Photography by Martin Raffauf. This year was the 60th anniversary of the Daytona 24 Hours race. The race in the beginning was shorter. It was started by Bill France Sr in 1962 as a 3- hour race. It was another 3-hour in 1963 followed by two 2000km events in 1964...
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2012 Ferrari Finali Mondiali-4

Held at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia from 29 November to 2 December. Featured the final rounds of the Ferrari Challenge Europe, Ferrari Challenge North America and Ferrari Challenge Asia/Pacific....
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Nurburgring 24 Hours (2024) – Subscriber Only Recap

At the start of a month which has been heralded as the greatest month in endurance racing history, all eyes were on the mountainous Eifel region in Germany, where the first of three 24h races in Europe was to take place. June 2024 will see a gargantuan month of racing....
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24 Hours of Le Mans 2009 – Report and Photos

2009 24 Hours of Le Mans Held over June 13th and 14, the 2009 24 Hours of LeMans was won by David Brabham, Marc Gene, Alex Wurtz in a Peugeot 908 HDi FAP. They beat the long-time dominant Audi team which was using their largely untested R15 due to lack...
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24 Hours of Le Mans 2017 – Report and Photos

The 24 Hours of Le Mans 2017 was held 17-18 June at the 38-turn, 8.469 mile Circuit de la Sarthe in France. As the curtain fell on the 85th running of the world’s greatest endurance race, motorsport enthusiasts were treated to a sensational edition of the 24 Hours of Le...
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Indianapolis 500 – History & Ultimate Guide Part 2

History of the Indianapolis 500 – Part Two (See History of the Indianapolis 500 – Part One) By Leigh Dorrington The first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, won by Ray Harroun on the Indianapolis-built Marmon ‘Wasp’, began one of the longest sporting traditions in the world. And soon the whole world...
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Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (2018) – Recap & Photo Gallery

The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2018 was held January 27-28 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 12-turn, 3.56-mile track is made up of portions of the NASCAR tri-oval and an infield road course. As the race began the teams and drivers set out to go...
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2013 Total 24 Hours of SPA

65th annual running of the famous endurance event and also the 4th round of the Blancpain Endurance Series held July 24th-28th at the Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps in Spa, Belgium. 72 Official entrants with 14 running in the Gentlemen Trophy and the rest for outright victory in the PRO CUP class....
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1937 Mille Miglia

The 1937 Mille Miglia Race Results: 1937 Mille Miglia Results / Dates: April 4-5, 1937 / Winner: Pintacuda – Mambelli / Winning Speed: 71.71 mph / Starters: 124 / Finishers: 65 After the austerity of 1936, Italy was in a state of Fascist induced euphoria with it’s victory in Ethiopia....
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2008 ALMS – Laguna Seca -1

2008 ALMS – Laguna Seca Short of taking a trip to France, the best way to see the high-speed, high-tech Le Mans Prototypes and GT cars of the American Le Mans Series, patterned after the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans, is in this four-hour endurance challenge. The Saturday afternoon...
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Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona (2015) – Recap & Photo Gallery

The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2015 was held January 24-25 at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida. The 12-turn, 3.56-mile track is made up of portions of the NASCAR tri-oval and an infield road course. Excitement at the 53rd Rolex 24 At Daytona went down to the...
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Monaco Grand Prix (1976)

Emerson Fittipaldi, with the Fittipaldi FD04 entered by his older brother Wilson, runs through the Swimming Pool complex on his way to finishing in sixth place. Photo courtesy of: THE KLEMANTASKI COLLECTION PMB 219 – 65 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905-3814 USA., Tel: (203) 461-9804 • Fax: (203) 968-2970...
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IMAGE GALLERY: 2016 Le Mans – 3rd and 4th for Audi

Image Gallery – 2016 Le Mans – Audi Audi on podium for 18th time in Le Mans 24 Hours Both Audi R18 finish in spite of issues Valuable World Championship points for both Audi squads Audi took to the Le Mans podium for a remarkable 18th time, claiming 3rd and...
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BMW Wins 1940 Mille Miglia – A Victory of Passion and Precision

Story by Will Silk BMW is a marque that may appear relatively young in terms of motorsports accomplishments to many here in North America, but whose four wheeled racing efforts actually began just before the Second World War with what is perhaps today seen as one of the most quintessential...
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Race Recap – 1970 12 Hours of Sebring

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....
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2013 Finali Mondiali Ferrari-2

Included the Corse Clienti’s XX Programme, Challenge Europe/APAC – Trofeo Pirelli races, Challenge NA – Coppa Shell races and a tribute to Felipe Massa....
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