Motorsport
Rallying- Brendan Reeves Interview Part 2
Water crossing
They decided to make a splash on the international scene by tackling Rally Whangaeri in New Zealand with a leased Ford Fiesta. This first foray overseas also saw Brendan’s front-drive competition debut. “Rally Whangaeri came about because the Fiesta Sporting trophy hadn’t taken off in terms of popularity and they wanted an [...]
Rallying- Brendan Reeves Interview Part 1
Off in the distance, a fast closing red speck is searing already parched earth, kicking up storm clouds of dust. The speck soon gains definition- boxy, upright, bewinged: A Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution 6 with www.rallyschool.com.au emblazoned on its flanks. Its tyres are clawing at the burnt orange beneath, its master making it dance on tip-toes, throwing its nose into corners on a wastegate flutter before standing on the throttle again to produce long, languid, sliding exits. The master’s name? Brendan Reeves.
Restored fifties Ferrari Indianapolis racer
Ferrari Classiche announces completed restoration of an important (and sometimes forgotten) piece of their history.
ATC round 1- Mt Buller Sprint 2009
As the first round of the newly created Australian Tarmac Championship (ATC), the 7th running of the Pacific Hire Mt Buller Sprint was an opportunity for leading tarmac crews to get a jump start in the standings.
Video of the week- Targa Tasmania
Take a ride with Dean Evans through the Queenstown Targa stage.
Phillip Island Classic 2009 review
A massive field of 564 entrants braved largely sodden conditions for the VHRR’s 2009 Classic Festival of Motorsport held at Phillip Island. Drenched spectators were rewarded with some fine displays of wet-weather driving as the on-track action often proved hotter than the ambient temperature.
Phillip Island Classic 2009 preview
Held on March 13-15, the Phillip Island Classic is Australia’s largest historic racing event. This years event promises much, with more than 560 entries vying for track time.
Video of the week – Top Fuel Drag racing
So far we have been looking mainly at videos which showcase the ability to corner well. Lets change it up a bit and turn the focus on pure performance in a straight line. Drag racing and circuit / rally have co-existed for many years, but there is a certain fascination with drag racing as it [...]
Video of the week- RAC rally 1985 review
Henri Toivonen and the Lancia Delta S4 seemed made for each other. A flamboyant and immensely talented driver, Henri first made his name on the world stages at the wheel of a Talbot Sunbeam Lotus before progressing through GM and Porsche products, finally reaching the pinnacle with a works Lancia drive. 1985 was a largely [...]
Video of the week- 1937 Monaco GP Review
From the carbon fibre kevlar composite sleek racing machines of today, we go back over 70 years to a time where racing drivers gained a stature nearing superhero status. Tubular frame chassis was in its infancy, races lasted for well over three hours, no power steering, drum brakes, speeds over 300km/h, no seatbelts, drivers often [...]
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