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Born on this day: Masten Gregory, the 'Kansas City flash'

American racer Masten Gregory, the man known during his time as the Kansas City flash, was born on this day…

2 years ago

Remembering ‘The Intimidator’ on Daytona 500 day

The roar of engines will once again echo across Daytona International Speedway today, marking the 66th running of the iconic…

2 years ago

The day a big dream came crashing down for Alain Prost

On this day in 2001, a French court in Versailles placed the beleaguered Prost Grand Prix outfit into receivership, a…

2 years ago

Hungaroring 2003: Fernando's first F1 triumph

In a remarkable journey that has spanned two decades, Sunday's Hungarian Grand Prix will serve as an impressive milestone for…

2 years ago

Hakkinen closes in on Schumacher with Barcelona win

On this day in 1999, Mika Hakkinen's dominance continued at the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona where the Finn clinched…

3 years ago

Chaos, carnage and Webber's mangled scrap of junk

Held on this day in 2003, the Brazilian Grand Prix was memorable for all the wrong reasons, and it all…

3 years ago

When Honda's first F1 driver was thrown in at the deep end

Ronnie Bucknum was born on this day in 1936, but what was the American's claim to fame in Formula 1,…

3 years ago

Two or four wheels, as long as it was fast for Hailwood

The great Mike Hailwood - one of motorsport's all-time greats - left us on this day in 1981. Hailwood's first…

3 years ago

A final drum roll for Slim Borgudd

One-time F1 points-scorer Slim Borgudd passed away this week at 76, after a lengthy battle with illness. When Borgudd made…

3 years ago

A legend who is still in everyone's heart

The great Niki Lauda would have celebrated his 74th birthday on this day, so it's the perfect opportunity to post…

3 years ago