McLaren remembers its founder with 'minute of noise'

McLaren offered a fitting tribute to founder Bruce McLaren yesterday, by wheeling out and firing up an M8D at the McLaren Technology Center yesterday.

Bruce's daughter, Amanda McLaren, was on hand for the event, and snuggled herself into the M8D's cockpit as she remembered the never-ending family legacy.

Check out the video below, and pump up the volume!

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.