Classic Motorsport Photos

[daan]

I still shake my head in disbelief that Mercedes Benz got it so horribly wrong, especially after being so dominant following their return to Sportscars.

It's like they learnt nothing from the previous 2 years of research, testing, development & racing.

Mud over a lot of faces, but I'm just glad Webber & Dumbreck both survived their flights without harm.

Wasn't just Merc though. Cars were flipping all over the place round about then.

 

[Pete05]

Wasn't just Merc though. Cars were flipping all over the place round about then.

You're right. I remember the Porsche, which should have been a warning to all, but I don't recall the BMW.

The BMW is truly bizarre as they managed to survive the 1999 Le Mans 24hr for the win.

Besides fire, a racer's car turning into a kite is arguably what they fear the most.
They don't do safety tests for that.

 

[daan]

Besides fire, a racer's car turning into a kite is arguably what they fear the most.
They don't do safety tests for that.

They were all really lucky that they landed roughly the right way up.

 

[Pete05]

They were all really lucky that they landed roughly the right way up.

Of all the cars to take flight in that period, for me, the luckiest is Peter Dumbreck.
His car went over the guardrail that lined the circuit, and landed amongst tall trees.
It doesn't bare thinking what would've happened had he hit a tree, mid-flight at 100mph +.

 

[Liquid]

1998 Le Mans 24 Hours

Stéphane Ortelli takes a selfie of himself and co-drivers Laurent Aïello & Allan McNish after their victory in the Porsche 911 GT1.

 

[Liquid]

 

[Pete05]

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Looks like a Portugal crowd, possibly 1982 for Michele Mouton's win.

 

[Liquid]

2003 Japanese Grand Prix (Free Practice)

 

[Clark]

 

[Pete05]

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The best.

 

[Jtheripper]

Wasn't just Merc though. Cars were flipping all over the place round about then.

I guess road Atlanta with it's hilly track pushed them more to do this.
Cool track, too bad it isnt much in newer serious sims, on console at least. Ac, acc, pc2..

Nice villeneuve tribute on your sig. Wild talented, focused, entertaining racer, but also lots integrity, from what i could learn at least.
Peace..

 

[Clark]

Look at the suspension on the car in the back while Tiff Needell leads.

 

[Liquid]

1958 Italian Grand Prix

Driver: Maria Teresa de Filippis ITA
Car: Maserati 250F (2.5L V12)
Finished: DNF (engine)

 

[Imbissbrunto]

24h of Le Mans 1995 - McLaren F1 GTR

Credit: automobilist.com

 

[toastet]

 

[Imbissbrunto]

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Great shots! IMSA? The second photo kinda looks like Road Atlanta.

 

[toastet]

Great shots! IMSA? The second photo kinda looks like Road Atlanta.

Yes IMSA, should be both 1974, Laguna Seca and Road Atlanta.

 

[toastet]

LM 1995

 

[Imbissbrunto]

Le Mans 1998

Credit: dailysportscar.com

 

[toastet]

Sebring 97

 

[Liquid]

Juan Manuel Fangio with an early wet-weather visor.

 

[Hun200kmh]

Looks like a Portugal crowd, possibly 1982 for Michele Mouton's win.

Thats San Remo 1982, Mouton had #1 because of her win there in 1981.

M. Mouton won Portugal in 1982, her car was therefore #1 in 1983. But the number was topped by a green banner, not a red one.

 

[toastet]

1972 Nürburgring-Nordschleife F1

 

[toastet]

1975 Monza F1

 

[Roo]

Graham Hill leads the pack at Longford, Tasmania in 1968:

It's amazing anyone survived the 1960s at all, really.

 

[Pete05]

Graham Hill leads the pack at Longford, Tasmania in 1968:

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It's amazing anyone survived the 1960s at all, really.

Especially on the public road courses like this.

Hay bales as protection between the cars and roadside objects such as trees, buildings, bridge supports and enthusiastic spectators.

Throw in a level crossing for the train, an average lap speed record of 122mph, and terminal speeds in excess of 170mph.