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The Motorsport Scrapbook (56)

The Motorsport Scrapbook (56)

The automotive giant, Daimler-Benz, made significant advances in engineering during the 1930s and showcased their prowess through motorsport. Their Mercedes-Benz cars dominated grand prix...

McKlein Motorsport Classics: Großer Preis von Deutschland 1976

Jochen Mass was the only driver to start the 1976 German Grand Prix at the Nürburgring on dry tyres despite the recent rain. Jochen Mass,...

The Motorsport Scrapbook (55)

In the mid-1960s, a small but successful engineering company was approached by Colin Chapman of Lotus to design a grand prix engine following the...

McKlein Motorsport Classics: Grand Prix de l’A.C.F. 1961

The 1961 French Grand Prix took place on the very fast Reims circuit and was a slipstream race. The strain of that fast running...

The Motorsport Scrapbook (54)

Juan Manuel Fangio was undoubtedly one the finest ambassadors for motor sport. Not only was he respected by those who raced against him but...

Farewell To A Motorsport Legend: Hans Herrmann

Hans Herrmann’s career was marked by numerous victories and unforgettable moments at Le Mans, the Mille Miglia, and the Targa Florio. His technical expertise...

McKlein Motorsport Classics: Rallye de Portugal 1981

It was a very eventful year for rallying in 1981. Each of Renault, Audi, Talbot, Fiat, Datsun, Lancia and Ford won at least one...
The Motorsport Scrapbook (53)

The Motorsport Scrapbook (53)

Colin Chapman left a legacy of engineering excellence having been responsible for some of the most innovative and successful sports and grand prix cars....

McKlein Motorsport Classics: 6 Ore di Vallelunga 1976

Jacky Ickx/Jochen Mass, Porsche 935, 6 Ore di Vallelunga 1976 In 1976, the 6 Hours of Vallelunga was totally dominated by the factory Martini-Porsche 935...

McKlein Motorsport Classics: BOAC 1000 km Brands Hatch 1971

Five 5-litre Porsche 917 Ks, two 3-litre Alfa T33/3s and one 3-litre Ferrari 312 PB were the contenders for victory in the 1971 sports...

The Motorsport Scrapbook (52)

At the beginning of the twentieth century, the automobile was in the ascendancy. During the first decade the ‘horseless carriage’ carried over elements of...

The Motorsport Scrapbook (51)

In 1929 the Italian amateur racing driver Enzo Ferrari, along with some trusted business partners, decided to create a race team for the benefit...