We’re trying again by the many years with the Feb/March 2023 Classic Motorsport that’s mailing to subscribers and out there to learn in digital format.
It’s the primary subject of 2023, and, as you’ll see, we’ve put it within the wind tunnel over the winter and it appears to be like just a little completely different. However what hasn’t modified is our ongoing mission to have a good time the wealthy historical past of motorsports and showcase the colourful tradition of the present historic racing scene. Because it says on the quilt, Classic Motorsport is the journal of motor racing historical past, however connecting that with a thriving current is what we do – and lengthy might that proceed.
Over a few years, D. Randy Riggs set the bar excessive on the expertise Classic Motorsport delivered its readers. And like the whole lot in racing, the journal is consistently evolving, however at all times with the objective of finest serving our readers. You’re why we exist, and why we try to be one of the best, so we’re at all times grateful to listen to your take. E-mail us at VMeditor@racer.com and tell us how we are able to discover any additional tenths…
In the meantime, take pleasure in our look again at some epic motor racing tales on this “By way of the Many years” themed subject.
Beginning with 1993, we check out an Indy Automotive World Collection season for the ages, when reigning Components 1 World Champion Nigel Mansell turned his again on grand prix racing and exploded on to the CART scene. Mansell provided the drama and pleasure as he took on the likes of Penske’s Emerson Fittipaldi and Paul Tracy and his Newman/Haas Racing teammate Mario Andretti and, in fact, earned the title in a shocking debut season.
Rewinding to 1983, our cowl star is the Gordon Murray-penned Brabham-BMW BT52, a flame-spitting dart conceived in mere weeks when Components 1 banned ground-effect simply earlier than the ’83 season. However necessity is the mom of invention, and Murray conceived a championship-winning traditional that also resonates with F1 followers right now.
Heading again one other decade, we comply with the trail that ended with 1973’s Porsche 917/30 Can-Am monster, a automotive that took racecar energy outputs to extraordinary ranges and dominated the ’73 season within the fingers of Mark Donohue.
And 1973 can be the yr for this subject’s “My Favourite Race.” Jackie Stewart didn’t win the ’73 Italian Grand Prix, and even get on the rostrum, however he appears to be like again on his cost by the sphere after an early puncture as his biggest day in a racecar.
Then we rewind to 1963 and Joe Weatherly’s astonishing NASCAR Grand Nationwide Division season, when the “Clown Prince of Racing” drove for 9 completely different automotive homeowners, but nonetheless took residence the title. Tragically, he was killed early within the ’64 season, leaving us to marvel what may need been.
Bringing issues again to the current, we’re additionally having a look on the present vibrant state of historic F1 racing, trying out HSR’s Basic Daytona and Sebring occasions, paying visits to the Penske Racing Museum and Mountune USA, and discovering the unbelievable artwork of Terence Ross. Plus, we’re bringing you the most recent information and happenings from the racing, concours and public sale scenes.
We hope you take pleasure in it. Subscribers can entry the digital version HERE utilizing an e-mail deal with on file for entry. In case you’re not a subscriber, you possibly can go to VintageMotorsport.com/Subscribe or name (877) 425-4103. Single copies will be bought at our on-line retailer HERE. And Classic Motorsport journal can be out there at Barnes & Noble bookstores nationwide.
