Few individuals can say they influenced the sports car world quite as much as Peter Brock, credited with designing the champion-wining Cobra Daytona Coupes and leading Datsun to multiple racing wins. His sketches–made when not quite 20 years old–led to the 1963 Corvette.
Fitting, then, that he was formally inducted into the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America during its 34th induction ceremony.
As part of the class of 2022, Peter Brock joins other legends like Helio Castroneves, Jack Roush, Dick LaHaie, and Banjo Matthews.
Does California really have the country’s best driving roads? Why not find out for yourself by signing up for our Classic Motorsports Golden State Tour presented by Hagerty and Porsche Classic?
The next Golden State Tour is set for October 2-6, 2022, and you can learn more about it–as well as all of our classic car road tours–by visiting classicmotorsportsroadtours.com.
Looking for the most exciting way to start Monterey Car Week? Try our annual Classic Motorsports Monterey Kickoff presented by Hagerty and eBay Motors.
[Beautiful cars and fabulous prizes mark the perfect start to the 2021 Monterey Car Week]
Part car show, part celebration, everyone and every sort of vehicle is welcome–and there are even prizes to be won.
Visit montereykickoff.com for more information.
Although rallycross may be relatively new here in North America, it has been time-honored motorsport over in Europe for decades.
This video features the 1982 European Rallycross Championship at England’s Lydden Hill Race Circuit.
What’s better than seeing sports cars from the ‘50s and ‘60s racing?
Watching period films–like this one of the 1960 Marlboro 6 Hour Race. Take in some classic action, back when it was simply modern sports car racing.
Surprised to see cars in the Brumos Collection that aren’t Porsches? There’s a reason for that.
Let owner Dano Davis explain what that reason is–plus how the Brumos Collection came to be–in the latest episode of Inside the 59.
What did all those hillclimbs and races actually look like back in the day? This collection of period 16mm footage from 1963 gives us a good idea.
One thing we couldn’t help but notice? The absence of safety barriers must have made spectating almost as thrilling as competing at these events.
Sure, the Aerovault trailer–designed by automotive legend and Classic Motorsports contributor Peter Brock–is a well-engineered and well-built enclosed trailer, but is the cost of entry worth it compared to “traditional” enclosed trailers? We spent some time towing various projects in various conditions, and here’s what we found. Presented by CRC Industries.
[Aerovault and Brock Racing Enterprises visit | Cross-Country Morgan Retrieval]
Our annual Wear Your Helmet to Work Day lets you tell the rest of the world, “Yes, I love car racing.” It also gives you an opportunity to win a brand-new helmet from Stilo. Here’s how:
First, take a photo of yourself wearing a helmet at work. Then, follow Grassroots Motorsports on social media, post your photo with the hashtag #WearYourHelmetToWork, and tag Grassroots Motorsports. You can also upload your photos directly to our Facebook page on the official event post or on the GRM forum's official event post. To be considered, you must post your picture by 5 p.m. Eastern.
Work at home? Not working? You can still submit a photo–think mowing the lawn or changing a diaper while helmeted.
What’s better than a classic Mini race car? Thirty of them racing at once.
The John Whitmore Trophy, a highlight of the recent 2021 Goodwood Revival, pits old-school Minis against one another in a winner-takes-all 45-minute race.
Simply put, this is probably one of the most exciting ways to spend an afternoon.
