Historic Racing Articles
In-depth stories from motorsport history
Combinations at Brooklands
It took me a second or two to realise that the side cars had passengers who seem to have had the sole purpose of providing ballast! This is Les Archer with unknown passenger, followed by (I think) Ben Bickell at Brooklands on 5th October 1929
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Mille Miglia: The Most Beautiful Race in the World
From 1927 to 1957, the Mille Miglia was not merely a race—it was a symphony of speed, courage, and Italian passion. Winding through ancient villages and mountain passes, legends like Stirling Moss and Juan Manuel Fangio carved their names into history. Rediscover the epic open-road endurance that st ...
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1936 Swiss Grand Prix
The 1936 Swiss Grand Prix, held on August 23 at the treacherous Bremgarten forest circuit near Bern, produced one of the most stunning upsets of the pre-war Grand Prix season. Against the dominant Silver Arrows of Auto Union and Mercedes-Benz, the Italian maestro Tazio Nuvolari piloted his underpowe ...
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