by Peter Robinson Silverstone has Hamilton Straight, Scotland the Jim Clark circuit, Sydney Motor Sport Park Brabham Straight and Bahrain the Schumacher S, all named to honour the memory of famous racing drivers. And there are other corners, straights and grandstands on circuits globally called after the world’s best wheel men. But it’s not only […]
In pursuit of 200mph
by Peter Robinson Embarrassingly, I don’t remember the first time I topped 100mph on the road. Almost certainly most of you – at least those of a certain age – recall that milestone occasion with absolute clarity. I asked six AMHF members and all could recall in precise detail the car, the road and the […]
Australian Motor Sport Results
The story so far Back in mid-2021 the Australian Motor Heritage Foundation identified a gap in Australia’s motorsport history. As many would know, virtually all our car racing results since 1997 are available on the Natsoft web site. Previously, organising clubs would mail paper copies of Official Results to all competitors after their event. Many […]
Fast Female Drivers at Bathurst
by Brian Goulding A few years ago, while working for the Australian Racing Drivers Club (ARDC), I received a phone call from a journalist. The bloke was writing an magazine article on female competitors in Bathurst’s Great Race. I suspect he thought we could just press a button and print out a list for him. […]
Triumph Triumphs: A Family Legacy on Four Wheels
In February 2022, Ray Strong kindly lent the AMHF his extensive collection of official race results for scanning by Rod Chivas. Ray ran a successful mechanical repair business and started racing in the ex-Spencer Martin ‘Triumph Special’. He then went on to score many wins in an Elfin Mallala and later a Chevron B8 BMW […]
Three fine additions to our Library
Many thanks to Tony Cope, the President of the Jensen Car Club of Australia, for his recent visit to the AMHF and particularly for his donation of three rare editions to our Library, Jenson Service Bulletins, and two works by Richard Calver – A History of the Jensen: All the Models and The Jensen Genome. […]
Formula One Midgets
by Brian Goulding Sixty-five years ago, Formula One aficionados were waiting for the start of a controversial new formula which had the potential to rip Formula One apart. The new rules were announced by the FIA in 1958 to take effect from January 1961. Engine displacement was limited to 1.5-litres, as it had been for […]
AMHF 2024 calendars now available
How best to enjoy 2024 than with AMHF’s inaugural wall calendar featuring a range of Brian Caldersmith’s great motoring heritage artwork! With a delightfully drawn piece of art for each month, you’ll never miss a date – but get in quick, there are only limited numbers of calendars available. $22 per calendar (including GST), plus […]
The master’s last pass
Sir Stirling Moss 1929 – 2020 By Dave Williamson Auckland NZ, January 1959: I was riding my bike home from school when I saw a Jaguar saloon steaming towards me. The Jag then drove over to my side of the road, slowed down and stopped. The driver jumped out and walked quickly past me, nodding briefly […]
