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Canadian Formula B 1971

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:03:14 +0000

Continuing the story of Formula B, it was adopted for the Canadian national championship in 1971, beginning a hugely successful series that lasted until 1983.

Molson Quebec Formula B 1971

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:03:09 +0000

David McConnell won the final Molson Quebec title from teammate Jacques Couture in their Lotus 69s.

Molson Quebec Formula B 1970

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 13:03:03 +0000

The flourishing Quebec Formula B series continued into 1970 with support from Molson. Jacques Couture won the title from veteran Peter Broeker.

1949 Formula 1 season review and results

Sun, 09 Oct 2011 17:06:44 +0000

Continuing the coverage of the 1946-1953 Formula 1 period started way back in 2007, here is 1949, best known as Alfa Romeo's year off and the final season before the official World Championship began in 1950.

1967 Formula B season review and results

Mon, 03 Oct 2011 18:35:33 +0000

Filling the gap in our 1960s Formula B coverage, the 1967 season is now available.

New Formula B section

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 18:16:09 +0000

Instead of leaving Formula B hidden in the Formula Atlantic area, it now has its own section. Canadian FB will be added soon. Can you help with any photographs from this era?

More on the Lola T142s

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:55:24 +0000

The 1971 season appearances of the Lola T142 have been added, including unidentified cars for Don Inferrera, Randy Johnston, Terry Matheny and Tim Duke - plus the T140/142 of Jim Stevens.

Formula 5000 programme hunt

Wed, 20 Jul 2011 16:05:20 +0000

Glenn Moulds has sent a scan of the 1970 Monza F5000 entry list so only six more are needed: Anderstorp (28 Jun 1970), Salzburgring (12 Jul 1970), Monza (20 Jun 1971), Misano (10 Jun 1973), Mugello (23 Jun 1974) and Monza (30 Jun 1974).

1974 European 2-litre Sports Racing Cars results

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 12:04:01 +0000

Alpine bulldozed their way through 2-litre sports car racing in 1974, leaving the category in ruins. Chevron tried to fight back with the Chevron-Hart B26, with Lola, March and Toj providing resistance. The new champion was Alain Serpaggi.

Latest update to 'Where Are They Now?'

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 10:17:54 +0000

A small update with the latest news. There are now over 1,450 photographs on WATN.

Lola T330 update

Sun, 03 Jul 2011 14:58:47 +0000

James Gutreund has been in touch and has finally solved the mystery of Lola T330 HU3.

1973 European 2-litre Sports Racing Cars results

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 14:12:19 +0000

The peak of 2-litre sports racing saw a five-way battle between Lola, Chevron, Abarth, March and GRD for the European title as well as a battle between Cosworth, Abarth and BMW to provide the best engine.

Latest update to 'Where Are They Now?'

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:15:58 +0000

'Where Are They Now' has been updated with close-season news. There are now nearly 1,400 photographs of drivers and team bosses, both then and now.

Eagle 74A

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 17:16:59 +0000

The Eagle 74A was built for Formula 5000 in 1974 and the two AAR team cars were driven by Brett Lunger and Elliot Forbes-Robinson. A further car was entered by Francisco Mir. Five cars were built, including a 1973 prototype.

McKee Mk 8

Thu, 04 Nov 2010 13:20:38 +0000

Bob McKee was one of several American car builders to complete new cars for the new 5-litre Formula A in 1968. His two Mk 8s finished third in the first two 'Pro' race but the car later proved less effective than the Eagles and Lola T140s.

McLaren M10A

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:55:31 +0000

The McLaren M10A was the first Formula 5000 car from McLaren/Trojan and based on the 1968 F1 McLaren M7A. Peter Gethin won the British series in the prototype M10A and customer cars sold well in the US.

McLaren M22

Mon, 01 Nov 2010 19:58:00 +0000

The story of McLaren in Formula 5000 ended with the ignominy of the M22. Designed by McLaren as an upgrade to the unsuccessful M18 and put into belated production by Trojan, the car achieved no success whatsoever.

The new illustrated 'Where Are They Now?' update

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:34:14 +0000

A further update to 'Where Are They Now' including the recent death of . On the other hand, reports of 's death were exaggerated. He is alive and well.

More Lola T400 information

Thu, 26 Aug 2010 17:58:20 +0000

As so often happens, when I announce one update, a whole load more information flows in. We can now account for the recent whereabouts of all twelve surviving T400s.

Lola T400s on the move

Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:30:27 +0000

Three more Lola T400s have been sold to New Zealand owners as F5000 cars continue to head south.

Brian Redman interview

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 17:09:52 +0000

A favourite driver here on ORC, the sports car and F5000 master Brian Redman, spoke to roving reporter Richard Jenkins at Goodwood.

Bobby Unser interview

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:21:12 +0000

Indy star Bobby Unser was at the Goodwood Festival of Speed and spoke with Richard Jenkins.

Jackie Oliver interview

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:18:03 +0000

Richard Jenkins interviewed ex-F1 driver and team boss Jackie Oliver at Goodwood recently.

The new illustrated 'Where Are They Now?' has been updated

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:15:40 +0000

A mid-season update to 'Where Are They Now'.

1980 Hitachi British Formula Atlantic review

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:48:48 +0000

Our history of British Formula Atlantic continues with the 1980 season, dominated by David Leslie's Ralt RT4/80. Alo Lawler, Phil Dowsett and Ian Flux fought over the scraps.

Lola T192

Fri, 18 Jun 2010 10:13:48 +0000

The missing chapter of Lola's F5000 history: the 1971 model T192. Lola sold fewer of these than any other F5000 design but it did hold its own against its Surtees and McLaren rivals.

Trojan T101

Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:14:55 +0000

A major update to the Trojan T101 histories, the McLaren-based 1973 Formula 5000 car. The owners of five of the six cars are now known.

1978 USAC season review

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 18:28:35 +0000

Al Unser won all three 500-mile races in the new Lola T500 but Tom Sneva won the title in the Penske PC6.

Chevron B19 history progress

Wed, 02 Jun 2010 21:11:22 +0000

Of the 34 cars originally built, the first owner of all but two had been determined. Now the first owner of one more has been decyphered, the rarely-seen car of Dieter M�nch, chassis 71-18. Only one more to go.

1979 Hitachi British Formula Atlantic review

Sun, 30 May 2010 17:36:37 +0000

After a two-year gap, Formula Atlantic returned to Britain with a Hitachi-sponsored BRSCC series. Ray Mallock won from ex-F1 and future Can-Am and Indy driver Jim Crawford.

1977 USAC season review

Sat, 29 May 2010 10:11:47 +0000

The Cosworth DFX engine took over Indy racing in 1977 thanks to the the McLaren M24. Tom Sneva won the title, assisted by Penske's first Indy car design. Rutherford won four races but missed out on the title yet again.

1976 USAC season review

Fri, 14 May 2010 23:56:49 +0000

The Patrick Racing Wildcats take Gordon Johncock to the 1976 title, with Johnny Rutherford's works McLaren finishing second in the championship for the third year in succession.

1975 USAC season review

Wed, 12 May 2010 22:48:57 +0000

AJ Foyt wins the title with seven race victories in the Coyote but Bobby Unser wins at the Speedway in the Eagle 74.

1974 USAC season review

Tue, 11 May 2010 22:29:37 +0000

The USAC National Championship at last for Bobby Unser and the Eagle 74 from Johnny Rutherford's works McLaren M16C.

Molson Quebec Formula B 1969

Mon, 10 May 2010 23:06:47 +0000

Peter Roberts (Brabham BT21C) won Quebec's regional championship in 1969, narrowly from a determined late-season charge from Jacques Couture (Lotus 59B).

1973 USAC season review

Sun, 09 May 2010 21:16:52 +0000

Roger McCluskey won the title in Lindsey Hopkins' two-year-old McLaren M16 but this was the year that Patrick Racing emerged as a major force in USAC racing.

Molson Quebec Region Formula Championship

Sat, 08 May 2010 17:58:51 +0000

After the Canadian national series moved to Formula A in 1969, the Quebec Region decided to launch a Formula B series. The success of the series helped persuade CASC to move to FB for 1971 and create a series that lasted unto 2009.

1967 Irish racing review

Fri, 07 May 2010 20:00:48 +0000

A new 1600cc national formula was introduced as well as an All-Ireland championship. John Watson was the first champion.

1972 USAC season review

Thu, 06 May 2010 19:52:50 +0000

The year of the classic Eagle 72, the refined McLaren M16B and Maurice Philippe's Parnelli VPJ1; and a second title for Joe Leonard ahead of "superteam" teammates Mario Andretti and Al Unser..

Irish 1600cc racing

Wed, 05 May 2010 21:37:49 +0000

A short introduction to our forthcoming series on Irish 1600cc and libre racing in the 1960s.

The new illustrated 'Where Are They Now?' has been updated

Tue, 04 May 2010 09:56:49 +0000

As well as an update to the driver profiles, there are now 650 images on the site, most of them never seen before.

US Formula Super Vee champions

Mon, 03 May 2010 22:35:09 +0000

The champions of the American SCCA and USAC FSV series from 1971 to 1990.

1971 USAC season review

Sun, 02 May 2010 17:33:14 +0000

The first season where the championship ran only on paved ovals. The McLarens were the quickest, the Eagles nearly as quick ... but Joe Leonard accrued the points to become champion.

1986 ARS season review

Sat, 01 May 2010 14:50:03 +0000

The idea of ARS had been to showcase US talent but the first season was won by Italian Formula 3 driver Fabrizio Barbazza driving the Arciero Brothers entry.

American Racing Series (ARS)

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 21:47:06 +0000

ARS was devised as a feeder series for CART in the mid-1980s. It changed its name to Indy Lights in 1991 and continued until 2001. IRL's replacement series is still running today.