The Donington Grand Prix in 1937 21-Apr-23 historicracing.com The Donington Grand Prix in 1937. The first chance the British public had to see the Mercedes and Auto Union cars racing and, what a spectacle it proved to be! Though the reputation of the machines preceded them, no-one was prepared for that first lap. ...continue reading
Valdir Fauirin twin engined special 19-Apr-23 historicracing.com Now then! The history of motoring has seen any number of twin-engined adventures, usually to nobody’s worthwhile benefit. But this wonderful little, Brazilian, home-build race car from 1971, was a bit special. Even for that sphere of novelty....continue reading
Pablo Escobar!!! No kidding either. Apparently old 'Narcos' was quite an accomplished driver. 17-Apr-23 historicracing.com Escobar started racing in 1979 driving a Renault 4 and was first mentioned in the papers in a footnote to a report on a round of the Copa Renault 4 Championship run on the 28th May that year at the Autodromo Ricardo Mejia just outside Bogotá....continue reading
Behold the GAZ-TP 17-Apr-23 historicracing.com Built in 1954, under official approval from the Supreme Presidium of the Soviet Socialist Republic, it’s claimed to have been the world’s first car ever jet-driven land vehicle, loaded, as it was, with the motivational extracts of a MIG-17....continue reading
GRAND PRIX ICONS LINE-UP FOR SPECIAL ANNIVERSARY RACE TO CELEBRATE SILVERSTONE'S 75th BIRTHDAY 06-Apr-23 historicracing.com • Milestone grid of front-engined GP racers featuring legendary ERAs, Ferraris and Maseratis • Entries include cars from the circuit’s first Grand Prix in 1948 track • Incredible Formula One track action adds to Bank Holiday celebrations • Full range of family festival tickets now on sale ...continue reading
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