Morning Qualifying – History Lesson, Part XI
Jennings R. Scroggs, Jr.With Mercedes-Benz withdrawn from grand prix racing, the 1956 Formula One season would be an inter-Italian skirmish between Ferrari and…
Morning Qualifying – Wall of Death edition
Given the automotive suspension technology of the mid 20th century, circuits with high speed banking were dangerous places for racers…
Morning Qualifying – Victory by Gulf edition
After winning 7 out of 10 races during the 1969 International Championship for Makes, Porsche sought to defend their title…
Morning Qualifying – Stratos edition
I don't imagine the car in the photo needs much introduction. Any major Hoon will tell you that's a Lancia…
Morning Qualifying – History Lesson, Part X
In the span of 3 weeks, in the middle of 1955, motor sport history was irrevocably changed. On May 25th,…
Morning Qualifying – Whatsa Motto You? edition
In yesterday's MQ comments, the topic of big cars, generally, and Packards, in particular, came up with respect to the…
Morning Qualifying – Upper Class Rally Car of The Year Edition
Given the twisting roads and loose surfaces that make up most rallying stages, it would be logical to choose a…
Morning Qualifying – insert your Escort joke here edition
In 1967, upon seeing a Mk1 Escort being tested, Ford motor sport engineer Bill Meade blurted one of the great…
Morning Qualifying – History Lesson, Part IX
As the 1954 Formula One season began, the main constructors, Ferrari, Maserati and Gordini, retained the chassis of the previous…
Morning Qualifying – Belle Michèle edition
Rallying, more than any other form of motor sport, has always been, for the absence of a better phrase, girl…