The Hudson Hornet is known for its role in Disney film Cars but the story that inspired it is just as compelling: here's how Herb Thomas raced the legendary car to two NASCAR titles and missed out on a third in controversial circumstances

1959 was Aston Martin's last chance at a Le Mans victory - Stirling Moss, Carroll Shelby and a high-risk strategy the ultimate keys to its success

Spurred on by the boost in car sales that winning Le Mans brought, Jaguar leapt into the 1950s fray, taking on an increasingly competitive field and winning again and again, with its futuristic C-types and D-types

The first Le Mans 24 Hours was held a century ago in 1923, with much of the early success going to French teams who dominated the grid. It would be a short-lived period of superiority, however...

Carroll Shelby proved himself a savvy racing driver in a hectic career cut short by a heart condition, laying the foundations for his even greater achievements to come, writes Paul Fearnley

Fifty years ago, Roger Clark sped to a famous victory in the 1972 RAC Rally — the first of eight consecutive wins for Ford's Escort. "The whole country was with us", co-driver Tony Mason tells Paul Fearnley as he recalls the talent of Clark

Simon Arron didn’t just love motor racing. It crackled within him. No matter what the subject, his conversation sparked with obscure facts, hilarious anecdotes and sheer enthusiasm for the sport.…

Mauro Forghieri designed the cars that gave Mario Andretti his first Formula 1 win, as well as sports car success. The 1978 world champion recalls Ferrari's "inspirational" engineer who was determined to win at all costs

His final action would be typical of the man. He didn’t like fuss. Inured by an upbringing devoid of shows of emotion – taskmaster father Clive had won a VC…

The older head rested on the younger shoulders in the neck-and-neck Formula 1 showdown of October 1974. Emerson Fittipaldi was 27 and Clay Regazzoni 34 when they arrived – equal…

Dynamically quick, adaptable and with an impressive mind for the business of racing, Al Holbert was a formidable though not fully appreciated talent says Paul Fearnley

It has never been possible to score Formula 1 World Championship points in qualifying – a corresponding grand prix is always required, even when it amounts to only a handful…