Mark WalkerClassic Motorsport Advertising
If you are anything like us, you love a good quality piece of old-school motorsport advertising. Thanks to the incredible newspaper archive curated by the National Library of Australia, here is a small selection of ads that have caught our eye during our research for various feature stories. Do you have any favourites of your own? If so, hit us up on the socials @theracetorque, we would love to add them to the pile. April 1931 March 1932 October 1935 September 1936 October 1936 April 1938 April 1938 December 1938 January 1939 February 1953 November 1954 April 1955 November 1955
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TRT Media ReleasePorsche Juniors Named
THE Porsche Michelin Junior Program will be elevated to a new level this year, with a record group of talented young drivers from Australia and New Zealand today announced as those to have been awarded a contract for the 2024 season. They will be supported with a record level of investment from Porsche Cars Australia, Michelin and new Porsche Michelin Junior camp partner BWT to support the journeys of the talented young pilots competing in one-make Porsche racing in Australia. 23 drivers, aged between 17 and 23, will be supported by Porsche and Michelin this year competing across the Porsche
Continue readingPhillip Island Classic: Open Wheelers
Across a wide array of machinery covering multiple generations and categories, the 2024 Phillip Island Classic featured a sensational array of open wheelers.
Continue readingPhillip Island Classic: Group N
Forever a crowd favourite, the Group N Historic Touring Cars turned on a big show at the 2024 Phillip Island Classic, with two full fields of cars and plenty of action.
Continue readingPhillip Island Classic: The Videos
Although there was a lack of TV or streaming from the 2024 Phillip Island Classic, there appears to have been a lot of cameras rolling! Do you have a clip to include? Shoot us a message on the socials @theracetorque, and we will add it to the mix. An expensive clash of Indycar and F5000... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qyeoKuWNEWY&t=87s Some classic Group A battles at the front of the field... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hQ2LtHsPFkg Fancy sharing the racetrack in your Mini with a mega-dollar Ferrari 230 LM... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CCpDEeaqJA There was a massive field of Formula Fords in attendance, with Johnathon Miles turning on an absolute clinic
Continue readingBloxsom Confirmed for Carrera Cup
PORSCHE Michelin Junior Lachlan Bloxsom will continue his rise through the one-make Porsche ranks this year, confirming he will step into the Porsche Paynter Dixon Carrera Cup Australia Championship with McElrea Racing in 2024. Bloxsom, 19, makes the step to Carrera Cup following two strong learning seasons with McElrea in Sprint Challenge competition, that included several podium finishes. The Queenslander, who alongside his racing is currently studying a double degree at the Queensland University of Technology, has also gained significant experience in one-make Excel and Toyota 86 competition ahead of his Porsche debut debut. Bloxsom joins McElrea's strong four-car squad
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Team TRTThe great Greg Rust co-hosts On the Grid!
The TV legend and host of the incredibly popular Rusty's Garage drops by On the Grid to discuss all things motorsport. In a pod about podcasting, catch up with some behind-the-scenes chat on Rusty's Garage, current events, plus a preview of this weekend's AWC Race Tasmania, with the Shannons SpeedSeries dropping by Symmons Plains. Then, Craill and Walker break down the week that was with a hearty serve of Hots and Nots. Tune in with your Podcast player of choice or listen below. Spotify: Click HereApple: Click HereDeezer: Click Here
Continue readingPhillip Island Classic: Sports Cars
Across multiple classes and various generations, the Sports Cars came out to play at the 2024 Phillip Island Classic. From the almighty McLaren M8 and the incredible Ferrari 250 LM to homegrown Aussie specials, there was something on track for every taste.
Continue readingPhillip Island Classic: F5000s
Whenever the thunderous F5000s crank over at a race meeting, you know that they will be a highlight. For the 2024 Phillip Island Classic, the best of the local Aussie brigade were joined by their New Zealand-based cousins. Awesome ensued.
Continue readingPhillip Island Classic: The Tourers
The best of Australian Touring Car Racing came out to play at the 2024 Phillip Island Classic. From recent generation Supercars to Group A, Group C and even Super Touring, there was plenty on offer for lovers of tin tops.
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