So near…and yet so far, is the story of Toyota Gazoo Racing’s record at Le Mans. The world watched in stunned silence when in 2016 the #5 Toyota TS050 Hybrid rolled to a stop on the penultimate lap of the race. Having the title of the world’s toughest endurance race snatched from your grasp with the finish line in sight was the cruellest outcome for a team who had worked so … [Read more...]
Articles by: Glen Smale
Cobra-Ferrari Wars
This is the second edition of the well-known and much loved book by Michael L Shoen. The Cobra-Ferrari Wars: 1963-1965, is the account of the battles, both on track and off, that raged between two great names, that of the established marque of Ferrari and the newcomer Cobra. Enzo Ferrari had made his name and his reputation the hard way, during the tough years just prior to … [Read more...]
Looking back – Year end 2013
Year end 2013 - looking back ... the year has all but come to an end, but there will be few I’m sure who would disagree that it has been one of the more exciting years on the motorsport front. For starters, the opening race of the WEC season at Silverstone proved yet again just what a professional outfit the Audi team is, by taking first and second place in the opening race. … [Read more...]
Cilwendeg Rally 2013
It all started one day when I took our dog down the country lane for his lunch time amble. At the bottom of the lane lives a lovely couple who often give us a portion of their vegetable harvest, and this leads to frequent, and sometimes lengthy chats about everything under the sun. We have solved so many of the world’s problems, both large and small, but on one visit I was … [Read more...]
Record 90,000 enjoy the Silverstone Classic
There can be little doubt that the Silverstone Classic has become the most important historic motorsport event on the calendar. With 1,113 race cars covering sixteen different classes, there is certainly something of interest on the track for every racing enthusiast. And for those with other ideas, there are shops and entertainment galore for the whole family. Friday was … [Read more...]
The right gear
So, donning a pair of trousers is not rocket science you might say, but having the right gear for the right job is essential because trooping around the Le Mans circuit for the 24-hour race is tougher than you might think. Firstly, it is summer in France, and it can get hot, real hot and steamy, but in an instant it can pour with rain. And some years it has even been freezing … [Read more...]
My Austin 11-55
It is necessary to dig deep to recall some memories of my first set of real wheels, the Austin 11-55. Besides a number of soapboxes that all met with varying uncomfortable ends against lamp poles or rocks, life in sunny South Africa was quite, well…colonial. That of course meant that many motor cars in this former southern outpost of the British Empire originated in … [Read more...]
Goodwood Hill Climb in a Ferrari F12 berlinetta
I was advised to be in the Supercar paddock before noon to be in with a chance of grabbing a passenger ride up the hill at Goodwood in a Ferrari F12 berlinetta, the latest and best, so naturally I was there half an hour early. You don’t pass up an opportunity like this unless you are being wheeled into the operating theatre on a trolley, or if your leg is in plaster, because … [Read more...]
Le Mans 24H 2013 – Stories from the Race
Le Mans 24H 2013 has come and gone and Virtual Motorpix was there for race week capturing the action and the stories behind the scenes. Check out our website for the latest photos. We will continue to put up more over the coming days. This year the event was unfortunately marred by the death of Aston Martin driver Allan Simonsen; many are still in shock following this … [Read more...]
Le Mans 24H race – 2 weeks
There are just two weeks to go until the 2013 Le Mans 24H race on 22/23 June, with the Test Day taking place on Sunday, 9 June. The action off the track is no less frenetic than it will be on track during these dates as cars drop out at the last minute only to be replaced by others on the reserve list. This weekend the teams entered for the third round of the FIA World … [Read more...]
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