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1961 Maserati 3500GT
 

Rare Maserati heads class of ‘61

2/7/2012 9:25 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
A Maserati 3500GT, believed to be the only race trim model of its type in the UK, is one of three models from 1961 leading the motorsport charge at the forthcoming Race Retro Sale.

Estimated at between £37,500 and £45,000, this model was rebuilt for racing in 1983 where it campaigned with FIA papers before being imported to the UK. It has current FIA papers for Period E 1947 – 1961 Class GTS7.

Nick Whale, managing...
1958 Tojeiro Jaguar
 

1958 Tojeiro Jaguar is the cat’s whiskers

2/3/2012 4:20 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
A simply stunning 1958 Tojeiro Jaguar, widely regarded as the best one ever built, is set to show its ‘claws’ at the Race Retro Sale hosted by Silverstone Auctions.

It’s also the first time in many years that this particular model, constructed by the highly regarded engineering legend John Tojeiro, has been available to buy at open market, possibly making it a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own one of the...
Cruden 1
 

Cruden expands with move to new purpose-built Amsterdam facility

1/24/2012 7:31 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
The world’s leading professional motion simulator company opens new global HQ to meet business growth in the motorsports, automotive, attractions and training markets.
Amsterdam, Netherlands – The global headquarters of Cruden B.V. has moved into brand new, purpose-built premises in Amsterdam to cope with increased orders from customers in the professional motorsport, automotive, attractions and training...
Senna helmet
 

Rare Senna race helmet ‘heads’ automobilia auction

1/19/2012 7:28 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
A race helmet used by arguably the world’s best ever F1 racing driver, the late Ayrton Senna, is undoubtedly the star automobilia lot at Silverstone Auction’s forthcoming Race Retro Sale.

Its rarity and collectable appeal is reflected in its estimate price of between £40,000 to £50,000. The helmet wears the colours of the Brazilian flag coupled with Nacional, Marlboro, Boss and Honda branding, and is supported by a...
Yukio Yoshida
 

Falken Tyre Europe appoints Yukio Yoshida as new corporate planning director

1/12/2012 5:23 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
New corporate and finance appointments at Japanese tyre maker’s European headquarters
Offenbach, January 12th, 2012: Japanese tyre maker Falken has selected Yukio Yoshida to replace Satoru Ushida as corporate planning director at its European headquarters. Yoshida, 44, began his career at the parent Sumitomo Group in 1990 and has held several key positions at Falken Tire and Sumitomo Rubber Industries (SRI) in...
1966 Shelby GT-350
 

Rare Shelby GT-350 flexes its muscles

1/11/2012 5:24 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
A superb 1966 Shelby GT-350, once owned by radio and TV presenter and noted car collector Chris Evans, is set to wow enthusiasts with its own star appeal when it comes to auction.

It is estimated at between £100,000 to £120,000 for the forthcoming Race Retro and Classic Car Sale and for that money the new owner will enjoy a superb investment opportunity along with real driving and ownership pleasure.

Nick Whale,...
Set-Up tool Tyres
 

New Set-Up Tool and Telemetry Analyzer generate valuable performance data for th...

1/9/2012 7:03 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
Substantial upgrades to Cruden’s Racer Pro simulator operating software provide an even more realistic test environment, saving time for teams and drivers.  Autosport International Show 2012. Stand 6670
Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, will demonstrate exciting new software upgrades – a Set-Up Tool and Telemetry Analyzer – to the motorsport market at the Autosport...
Race Retro
 

Silverstone Auctions in gear for Race Retro Sale

12/15/2011 10:25 AM EST  -   Silverstone Auctions
A rare 1933 Talbot 110 Alpine Replica, estimated between £130,000 to £160,000, and a 1964 Ford Lotus Cortina FIA race car, estimated between £70,000 to £80,000 are among the first cars to be registered for Silverstone Auctions’ next event, the Race Retro and Classic Car Sale.

The auction will be one of the main attractions at the Race Retro International Historic Motorsport Show, Europe’s premier historic racing...
GPS tracker
 

PRI Show 2011. Booth 351: New Set-Up Tool and Telemetry Analyzer generate valuab...

11/30/2011 6:59 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
Substantial upgrades to Cruden’s Racer Pro simulator operating software provide an even more realistic test environment, saving time for teams and drivers.
Cruden, the world’s leading professional motion simulation company, will demonstrate exciting new software upgrades – a Set-Up Tool and Telemetry Analyzer – to the motorsport market at the Performance Racing Industry trade show (December 1-3 2011; Orlando,...
JMW Estoril Rear
 

Zircotec ceramics provide an enduring cooling for Le Mans Ferrari 458

11/21/2011 6:11 AM EST  -   Propel Technology Ltd
Ceramic coating enables team to maintain lower underbonnet temperatures that ultimately cool the driver and eliminate heat damage to surrounding components
OXFORD – The ability to dramatically lower underbonnet and cockpit temperatures, as well as prevent damage to the surrounding bodywork has led Le Mans Series participant JMW Motorsport to use ThermoHold®, a ceramic thermal barrier coating technology from...