Goodwood setting the scene for the 2010 Revival

Next week the 2010 Goodwood Revival gets underway (17-19 September) with a host of attractions to appeal to all ages and sexes, whether keen motor racing fans, lovers of nostalgia or dedicated …

An Age of Superheroes: A tale of Grand Prix racing’s golden era 1988-1993

I have just visited Hell for Leather Magazine and read a great excerpt from Mat Oxley’s new book “An Age of Superheroes”
The book tells the tale of Grand Prix racing’s golden era, 1988-1993, …

Legends: King Kenny Roberts

It’s 32 years since Kenny Leroy Roberts hit the world 500 championship, shaking it from its previous Euro-centric axis.
Roberts was 26 — a cocky, race-savvy, mentally tough twice AMA national champion from a dusty part …

Shannons support Historic Road Racing at Phllip Island

Phillip Island Grand Prix Circuit proudly announces Shannons Insurance as the Naming Right Sponsor for the 2010 Australian Historic Road Racing Championship at the Island September 3 – 5.

Shannons continues their commitment …

Project Bike: Motorsport Retro’s Kawasaki KX 250 wins on debut

Event: Heaven VMX, The Lakes MX track , Sunday 15th August 2010.
The Motorsport Retro Kawasaki 1984 KX250 went beautifully on the weekend and I was lucky enough to win first time out!
After just completing the …

Legends: Max Deubel

What do Max Deubel and Mike Hailwood have in common? From 1961 to ’65 both men won four successive world GP championships — Deubel in sidecars with Emil Hoerner, Hailwood in 500 GP. They were …

You were there: Silverstone Classic 2010

With some of the world’s most expensive classic cars not only on display but also racing – what more could a Motorsport Retro fan want for a weekend?
Absolutely nothing!!!!!
True classics that you …

Legends: Giacomo Agostini

Italy’s Giacomo Agostini holds the all-time records for the greatest number of world championships and grand prix victories.
Agostini between 1965 and 1976 won 122 grands prix in the 350 and 500 cm3 classes, and 15 …