Tag: Jackie Oliver

• Jochen Rindt – by his rivals (1/5)

  September 6th, 2010 | Guest Writer | 5 Comments Exclusive
  

  This weekend’s Italian Grand Prix marks the 40th anniversary since the death of Jochen Rindt, who was killed at Monza in practice for the 1970 race. Having been that season’s dominant driver for Lotus – first in the 49B, then in the 72 – he came to Monza with 45… Read more

  Sections: Blogs, Exclusive content, Formula 1, Historic Racing

  Tags: 1970, Anthony Rowlinson, Bruce McLaren, Colin Chapman, Hotel de Ville, Jack Brabham, Jackie Oliver, Jackie Stewart, Jacky Ickx, Jacky Oliver, Jim Clark, Jochen Rindt, Lotus, Lotus 49B, Monza, Monza 1970, Piers Courage, The Red Bulletin, Tyrrell, Watkins Glen

• A tome on Oliver?

  August 9th, 2010 | Web Editor | No Comments
  

  Sir,
  Being of a somewhat biased nature, I have often thought that Motor Sport is by far the best motor racing magazine on the market. I read the July issue in one go; the feature section on 1970 was magnificent. It brought back a lot of memories, albeit some painful.… Read more

  Sections: Letters, Magazine

  Tags: Bill Boddy, Doug Nye, Jackie Oliver, louisa Skipper, Nigel Roebuck, Simon Taylor

• Legends of Le Mans

  February 25th, 2009 | Ed Foster | No Comments
  

  After the success of last year’s Jim Clark Film Festival, Legends Film Festivals is returning this year with ‘Legends of Le Mans’.

  The festival, dedicated to the history of the Le Mans 24 Hour race, will take place in Oxfordshire on March 7/8 and will feature three hours of archive… Read more

  Sections: Blogs, Events

  Tags: Aston Martin, David Piper, Ford, Ford GT40, Gulf, Jackie Oliver, Jim Clark, John Wagstaff, Le Mans, Lotus, Peter Riley, Richard Attwood