- December 29, 2023
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Targa Florio
Having watched the recently launched Ferrari film, it got me thinking about the great Italian pure road races of the 20th Century. One race particularly piqued my curiosity, the Targa…
Read More- October 12, 2019
- Stevie Rial
Luttenbergring Race Demonstration Meeting Celebrates The Great History Of The Raalte Races
Taking place today, the Luttenbergring race demonstration event celebrates the great history of competition at one of the Netherlands most highly regarded, famous, prestigious roads meetings, the Raalte Races. Amongst…
Read More- October 1, 2017
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Port Kembla
The last time high level roads competition took place in Australia, was back in 1996 at the New South Wales based Port Kembla course. Hosting the ‘Australian TT’, which ultimately…
Read More- February 20, 2017
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Luttenbergring, Netherlands
Dubbed a mini Grand Prix due to how strong the fields where, consisting of many a Grand Prix star, the Raalte Races, held on the Luttenbergring roads circuit, located near…
Read More- February 17, 2017
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Mettet Roads Course, Belgium
Established as one of Belgium’s all time great roads courses, is the original Mettet circuit, located near Charleroi. First holding bike racing action in 1928, the venue since then, has…
Read More- February 13, 2017
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Rouen Les Essarts, France
For over four decades, Rouen Les Essarts was regarded amongst Europe’s most popular and prestigious roads venues. Located near Rouen, the 5.543 kilometres long circuit, is established as one of…
Read More- February 11, 2017
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Hawkesbury, New Zealand
For in excess of 30 years, the Marlborough District on the South Island, of New Zealand, hosted one of the nations most prestigious meetings, titled the Hawkesbury Road Races. The…
Read More- February 9, 2017
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Mount Asama, Japan
In 1955, a new road race emerged in Japan, based around the Mount Asama volcano, the meeting is widely regarded as one of Japan’s first major motorsport events. Originally titled…
Read More- February 7, 2017
- Stevie Rial
Historic Roads Circuits: Solitude, Germany
The Solitude circuit, titled in full Solitudering located near Stuttgart in Germany, is one of the nation’s oldest motorsport venues. Since first holding competitive action in 1903, Solitude has gone…
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