Tag Archives: Retro
John Noakes and David Purley

Video: David Purley’s most dangerous race

A snow-covered Oulton Park hosted the second round of the F5000 Championship on Good Friday, 1975 – a race David Purley called “the most dangerous” of his career.

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NASCAR - Calder Park Thunderdome 1988

When NASCAR went down under

NASCAR truly went global in 1988 when it staged its first ever non-North American race in Melbourne, Australia – the Goodyear NASCAR 500km.

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Renault Alpine A110

The alluring Alpine at Race Retro

This year’s Race Retro paid tribute to the Alpine Renault A110, a curvaceous car with rich rally pedigree. Here’s a brief history of how it came to be.

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Daytona 500

Top five Daytona 500 moments

From photo finishes to underdog winners, the Daytona 500 has produced some of the most unforgettable moments in NASCAR history – here’s five of the best.

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Video: Jack Brabham Trophy Race

The 1971 Trophy Race at Brands Hatch brought together Formula One team managers and former drivers in a competition comprised solely of Ford Escorts.

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Retro racers at the 2012 Classic Motor Show

More than 1,500 vehicles were on display at this year’s Classic Motor Show – some with racing heritage. Here’s five of the best.

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The last time F1 visited Texas

Held in midsummer on a new circuit where the surface had to be continuously repaired; the 1984 Dallas Grand Prix was something of a farce.

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