The compelling interview with John Gowland, the brains behind Ford Australia’s London to Sydney marathon assault in 1968 continues. Gowland explains more details of the behind-the-scenes activity at the blue oval and the still-born attempt at a World Land Speed record at Lake Eyre Read More
John Gowland may not feature in the record books as a household name in Australian motorsport history but he does hold a special place in the archive files Read More
Fred Gibson divided the motor racing public in Australia when led Nissan into the Group A era of the Australian Touring Car Championship Read More
Speedcafe.com catches up with legendary Australian touring car driver and team manager Fred Gibson Read More
Jack Brabham talks about his fabulous career and a near miss at Indianapolis in 1964 which claimed the lives of Eddie Sachs and Dave McDonald Read More
Like his dad, Geoff Brabham was born in Sydney, but unlike his dad he chose not to follow a career in grand prix racing Read More
New Zealander Graeme Lawrence’s memory piques at the mention of the 1960’s and 1970’s when he raced against the biggest stars in world motor racing Read More
Being known as the architect of Australian motor racing journalism sits snugly on Max Stahl’s broad shoulders Read More
Mario Andretti’s most cherished moment in Formula One was not so much winning the world championship but watching a single race as a boy back in Italy Read More
This was like most conflicts in history, a war which need never have happened Read More
When Mario Andretti voices his opinion on anything to do with motor racing you can hear a pin drop Read More
A quick gaze back through the record books soon reveals a reference to Howard Revell referring to him as “The Marathon Man”
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Howard Revell’s life wouldn’t have been worth living if he didn’t live up to the trail blazed by his illustrious father
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Some teams have an affinity to win races time after time Read More
Larry Perkins bowed out of racing rather tearfully at Bathurst in 2003 when he crashed his Castrol Commodore climbing up the mountain Read More
It became one of America’s most famous racing teams but never in their wildest dreams did actor Paul Newman and cigar chomping entrepreneur Carl Haas believe the level of success their partnership would deliver Read More
In the late 1950’s Bill Goode and a group of people including ace Speed Car racer Steve Howman decided to start holding Speedway meetings at Redcliffe Showgrounds. Read More
Bill Goode reckons he has carried ‘an angel on his shoulder’ during his 81 years.
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Mike Drewer lived and breathed his dream during the 11 times Adelaide hosted a World Championship Formula One grand prix. Speedcafe.com caught up with the South Australian Read More
The list of international drivers who have competed in Australia’s Great Race is as long as a lap of Bathurst itself.
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Peter Doulman and his regular sidekick John Cotter were a popular pairing at Bathurst through the 1990’s. Read More
Bob Jones started on bikes, then raced Speedway, Touring Cars, he came second at the Sandown 500 and was a champion privateer. Read More
Richard Davison raced Formula Ford and won the Australian Formula 2 championship in 1980, he’s also dad to Alex and Will. Read More
Stephen White was a member of the select Holden Young Lions team, raced in Europe and was focused on a career in Formula One. Read More
The Johnson name is a famous one; David Johnson was Dick’s brother, his right hand man, he built cars, drove trucks and plenty more. Read More
Garry Rush is one of Australia’s most successful Speedway racers having won 10 Sprintcar championships. Read More
John Pizarro is one of the greats of Australia’s go-karting scene having won 15 national titles and an Asia-Pacific championship. Read More
Christine Gibson is Fred’s better half, she was involved in ‘that’ incident at Bathurst in 1981 and drove with the Holden Dealer Team. Read More
Will Hagon has been involved in motor sport for over 50 years and has opened a racing memorabilia store in Kew, NSW. Read More
Tony Noske drove Sprintcars raced with Dick Johnson, Glenn Seton and Peter Brock and helped create the Australian Touring Car Entrants Group Read More