Posts Tagged ‘ historic motor racing news ’

360 Motor Racing Club

Apr 18th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #4, Latest News

The atmosphere in the pit lane was fantastic and camaraderie second to none. I am proud to have taken part in the first 360 Motor Racing Club 6 hour race and looking forward to next year! This was just one of the reactions 360MRC received, days after their 6 Hour classic endurance race in 2010.



Hockenheim Historic

Apr 14th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #3, Latest News

The 7th Hockenheim Historic “In Memory of Jim Clark” will present exceptionally many Formula grids, some of them strongly connected to the formulae in which Jim Clark once excelled.



Tour Auto Optic 2000

Apr 11th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #2, Latest News

This Monday the 20th edition of the French Tour Auto Optic 2000 will start in Paris, drawing the world elite of classic cars and big crowds to Paris to enjoy the start of this annual spectacle.



Catalan Classic Revival

Apr 7th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #1, Latest News

The Catalan Classic Revival will be organized in commemoration of Barcelona’s former street circuit, the Montjuich Park, where Formula One never returned after a disastrous accident in the 1975 Spanish Grand prix.



Dix Mille Tours de Navarra

Apr 4th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #6, Latest News

The Dix Mille Tours de Navarra (ES) was a continuation of the success that started in the autumn of 2010, in the south of France at the circuit Paul Ricard le Castellet.



Flying Scotsman Rally

Mar 31st, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #5, Latest News

There is nothing quite like the Flying Scotsman Rally. A grand pre-war Time Trial with a bunch of highly eccentric teams, who like nothing more than to drive like hell all day, down remarkable roads, in an effort to stay on time, which is totally impossible.



Techno Classica Essen

Mar 28th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #4, Latest News

Each self respecting car marque nowadays has a classic division. Maintenance of our cherished vintage and classic motor cars is booming business, as you will find out at the Techno Classica in Essen (D), the worlds biggest car fair.



Coupes de Printemps Montlhéry

Mar 24th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #3, Latest News

The Coupes de Printemps Montlhéry 2011 is a Parisien track day event at the legendary circuit of Linas – Montlhéry, which hosted the first French GP in 1925. This convivial event invites cars up to and including 1971 and entries automatically include two drivers and their picnics.



Avignon Motor Festival

Mar 21st, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #2, Latest News

The 8th Avignon Motor Festival (F) portrays the rich history of Matra Sports with highlights being three straight wins at the Le Mans 24 Hours in the early 70’s and their F1 world championship with Jackie Stewart on Matra MS10, Matra MS80 and Matra MS84 in 1969.



OMP Vintage Collection

Mar 17th, 2011 | By Pieter Bakker | Category: #1, Latest News

Steve McQueen and his passion for motor racing & motor sports, continue to be an inspiration for the vintage clothing industry. OMP Racing has now introduced a cool new vintage collection that conveys the essence of classic motor sports.