Classic Race Cars

I stumbled upon this great video series called Classic Race Cars. I don’t know much about the program, but there are 5 parts below featuring some of the notable classic European racing cars including Ferrari, Jaguar, Aston Martin, Mercedes, & Porsche. It’s a good commentary, great footage complete with sound, and beautiful cars. Enjoy…  Read More

The Depth Of Speed – BMW 2002

I love the Depth of Speed series from HBTV. And while the 2002 is more of a visceral car than one of speed, there is no denying the purposeful aesthetic of the styling or its purpose. They are just cool cars… And this video does a great job of capturing just that. Check it out: HBTV: Depth of Speed – The Bond from HBTV on Vimeo.  Read More

Building A Fiat Race Car

Reggie sent me this one via email. It’s a photographic build up of a pathetic little Fiat 126 into a fire breathing monster of a race car. The 1100 cc Honda motorcycle plant is good for over 300 hp and the you know the car can’t weight much… The power to weight ratio must be insane. Essentially, it’s a gocart in sheep’s clothing. Check it out.  Read More

The Killer Years of Grand Prix

The Golden years of Grand Prix racing was many things. Safe was not one of them. The drivers and even the spectators chance of serious injury or death was much higher than today’s races which are filled with safety precautions and regulations. This hour long video is NOT for the faint of heart, but it is an excellent program that shows why safety equipment and design is so... Read More

Senna

Last week, South By Southwest hit my home town of Austin, TX. The event is mostly known for its music accomplishments, but there is also a film festival within. Through a stroke of luck, I was able to sit in on a screening of “Senna” at the host theater – The Paramont. “Senna” is a documentary directed by Asif Kapadia that covers the professional life... Read More