1968 Alpine A110 Pilots: J. Bourdon, M. Nussbaumer, M. Pouteaux Team: Ecurie Léopard Race: DNC (GT 1.3) at Le Mans in 1968 Troféu - 806 (diecast)
Review HERE
REVIEW – 1968 Alpine A110 #61
When David slew Goliath
At the 24 Heures du Mans of 1980, all-mighty Porsche was (again) the favorite. But that year there was a David in their path, the Rondeau M379B. Jean Rondeau, a pilot and small time builder from Le Mans, is the definition of a garagista. And one of my racing heroes 🥇.
How can a LMP1 car be faster than an F1?
Last night I found this video on Driver61 YouTube channel, and the author explains well how that is possible. Trust me, what Porsche did with the 919 Evo is nothing but amazing 😲! An interesting watch for both Porsche fan boys and gearheads alike.
REVIEW – 1936 Auto Union Typ C
1936 Auto Union Typ C Pilot: Bernd Rosemeyer Team: Auto Union Race: 1st place in the German GP of 1936 Minichamps - 400360004 (diecast)
Review HERE
REVIEW – 1995 Porsche 911 (993) GT2
Le Mans, 1968
Another Le Mans video, this time from the 1968 race. It’s narrated in English and no music (well, just a little of elevator music, at least). Very good footage of the whole race, and the best coverage of the “Le Mans start” I’ve seen yet. Interesting to see how Porsche 908 #34 takes off with the door open, that is slammed shut by the wind. Wanna bet that Joe Buzzetta (or Scooter Patrick) went off WITHOUT seat belts fastened 😲?
REVIEW – 1982 Lola T610 #17
1982 Lola T610 Pilots: B. Redman, J. Adams, R. Kent-Cooke Team: Cooke Racing Race: DNF (C) at Le Mans in 1982 Bizarre - BZ 357 (resin)
Review HERE
Le Mans, 1972
Found this vintage film (20 minute long) from the 1972 Le Mans race. Image quality is not very good, but the 70s psychedelic rock sound track makes up for that 🎸. But above all, it was nice to see all those cars in race.
REVIEW – 1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT #1
1981 Porsche 924 Carrera GT Pilots: J. Barth, W. Röhrl Team: Porsche System Engineering Race: 7th overall (1st in GTP) at Le Mans in 1981 Spark - S0984 (resin)
Review HERE
360º pit stop footage
Found out this short video by accident this morning. You can see a pit stop from the 24 Hours of Spa in 2016, when GT-R NISMO GT3 #22 comes in for fresh tires. With the camera suspended above the pit area, you can control its point of view.
First time I ever saw a pit stop from these angles. Neat 😎.