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    The most famous IndyCar race is the Indianapolis 500, held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in front of huge crowds. However American open-wheel racing has a chequered history. The championship reached its peak in the late eighties and early nineties under the sanctioning body CART. It attracted huge international attention as Formula 1 champions including Nigel Mansell, Emerson Fittipaldi and Mario Andretti competed in it. However the creation of the rival Indy Racing League in 1996 created a split which badly damaged the championship. CART, which rebranded as Champ Car, fell into decline. By 2008, with Champ Car on the bring of collapse, the two series finally merged, but the damage had been. Nonetheless today’s IndyCar championship retains a reputation for spectacular racing with its single-specification chassis and features a broad range of circuits including road, street and traditional American oval courses.
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    “Mr Le Mans”: Tom Kristensen autobiography reviewed

    “Mr Le Mans”: Tom Kristensen autobiography reviewed

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    21st March 2021, 9:1520th March 2021, 22:05 | Written by Ben Evans

    Nine-times Le Mans winner Ton Kristensen, widely regarded as one of the best drivers never to race in F1, gives up only a little of himself in this semi-autobiographical work.

    “A Little Bit Sideways”: Reissued insider account of nineties NASCAR reviewed

    “A Little Bit Sideways”: Reissued insider account of nineties NASCAR reviewed

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    21st March 2021, 8:2520th March 2021, 22:02 | Written by Ben Evans

    Truly insightful behind-the-scenes accounts of any top-level motorsports are rare, making this reissued account of late-nineties NASCAR a fascinating read.

    “The Boy” – Stirling Moss biography by Richard Williams reviewed

    “The Boy” – Stirling Moss biography by Richard Williams reviewed

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    7th March 2021, 8:367th March 2021, 0:00 | Written by Ben Evans

    Motorsport giant Sir Stirling Moss, who passed away last year, is the subject of an excellent new biography by Richard Williams.


    “ROFGO Collection” by Doug Nye reviewed

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    22nd November 2020, 7:4122nd November 2020, 0:02 | Written by Ben Evans

    The histories of the striking, Gulf-liveried cars of the ROFGO Collection feature in a new book by top motorsport historian Doug Nye.

    “Lights Out, Full Throttle” by Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert reviewed

    “Lights Out, Full Throttle” by Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert reviewed

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    18th October 2020, 8:3017th October 2020, 22:15 | Written by Ben Evans

    It’s all aboard the banter express as Damon Hill and Johnny Herbert bring us “the good, the bad and the Bernie of Formula 1”.

    Strategic superiority clinches Schumacher’s first Ferrari title

    Strategic superiority clinches Schumacher’s first Ferrari title

    2000 Japanese Grand Prix flashback

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    8th October 2020, 11:348th October 2020, 11:34 | Written by Ben Evans

    On this day 20 years ago Michael Schumacher defeated Mika Hakkinen in a strategic fight at Suzuka to cliinch his third world title – and first for Ferrari.

    “Racer” by John Andretti reviewed

    “Racer” by John Andretti reviewed

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    4th October 2020, 11:05 | Written by Ben Evans

    IndyCar and NASCAR racer John Andretti – nephew of Mario – tragically passed away earlier this year after suffering from colon cancer, and his autobiography has been published to raise money for charity.

    Disaster for Hakkinen brings title within Schumacher’s grasp

    Disaster for Hakkinen brings title within Schumacher’s grasp

    2000 United States Grand Prix flashback

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    24th September 2020, 8:2724th September 2020, 8:27 | Written by Ben Evans

    On this day 20 years ago an engine failure for Mika Hakkinen drastically changed the complexion of the 2000 championship fight, and brought Michael Schumacher within touching distance of the title.

    “Jochen Rindt – Uncrowned King of Formula 1” reviewed

    “Jochen Rindt – Uncrowned King of Formula 1” reviewed

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    20th September 2020, 8:3026th May 2021, 11:04 | Written by Ben Evans

    David Tremayne’s biography of the only driver ever to be crowned world champion after his death has been reissued 50 years after the crash which claimed the life of Jochen Rindt.

    Schumacher turns the tide against McLaren on tragic day at Monza

    Schumacher turns the tide against McLaren on tragic day at Monza

    2000 Italian Grand Prix flashback

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    10th September 2020, 7:1010th September 2020, 0:13 | Written by Ben Evans

    An emotional Michael Schumacher wept after equalling Ayrton Senna’s victory tally 20 years ago today, following a crash which claimed the life of a marshal at Monza.

    Hakkinen stuns Schumacher with three-wide pass for fourth win

    Hakkinen stuns Schumacher with three-wide pass for fourth win

    2000 Belgian Grand Prix flashback

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    27th August 2020, 11:5627th August 2020, 22:02 | Written by Ben Evans

    Mika Hakkinen denied Michael Schumacher victory in the Belgian Grand Prix with a thrilling, three-wide pass on this day 20 years ago.

    “Shadow: The magnificent machines of a man of mystery” reviewed

    “Shadow: The magnificent machines of a man of mystery” reviewed

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    23rd August 2020, 8:4526th May 2021, 11:03 | Written by Ben Evans

    Seventies team Shadow produced some remarkable results, and endured a terrible tragedy, during its brief time in F1. Enigmatic former boss Don Nichols spoke to Pete Lyons for this new book.

    Hakkinen’s flying start fires him into championship lead

    Hakkinen’s flying start fires him into championship lead

    2000 Hungarian Grand Prix flashback

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    13th August 2020, 21:4027th August 2020, 11:55 | Written by Ben Evans

    On this day 20 years ago Michael Schumacher lost the championship lead for the first time in his bid to win the 2000 title after a stunning start by Mika Hakkinen at the Hungaroring.

    Barrichello takes maiden win as Mercedes protester disrupts race

    Barrichello takes maiden win as Mercedes protester disrupts race

    2000 German Grand Prix flashback

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    30th July 2020, 10:4930th July 2020, 10:49 | Written by Ben Evans

    Michael Schumacher suffered his second first-lap crash in as many races in the German Grand Prix 20 years ago today, but that was only the first of the day’s dramas.

    Schumacher crashes, Hakkinen wins – but McLaren lose their points

    Schumacher crashes, Hakkinen wins – but McLaren lose their points

    2000 Austrian Grand Prix flashback

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    16th July 2020, 11:0416th July 2020, 16:29 | Written by Ben Evans

    Michael Schumacher’s progress to his first world title with Ferrari suffered a blow when he crashed out on lap one in Austria 20 years ago today, and Mika Hakkinen won.

    Bonus for Coulthard after passing Schumacher to win

    Bonus for Coulthard after passing Schumacher to win

    2000 French Grand Prix flashback

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    2nd July 2020, 18:182nd July 2020, 18:18 | Written by Ben Evans

    The French Grand Prix, 20 years ago today, marked the mid-point in the season. Michael Schumacher started from pole position, but had David Coulthard’s rapid McLaren alongside.

    “Chris Pook and the History of the Long Beach Grand Prix” reviewed

    “Chris Pook and the History of the Long Beach Grand Prix” reviewed

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    29th June 2020, 12:5129th June 2020, 13:57 | Written by Ben Evans

    Chris Pook, arguably one of few race promoters who put one over Bernie Ecclestone, speaks candidly to veteran US writer Gordon Kirby in this fascinating new book.

    “One day I will pay him back”: Barrichello follows Schumacher home in Canada

    “One day I will pay him back”: Barrichello follows Schumacher home in Canada

    2000 Canadian Grand Prix flashback

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    18th June 2020, 11:1518th June 2020, 11:15 | Written by Ben Evans

    Michael Schumacher won in the wet 20 years ago today in Canada after Ferrari told Rubens Barrichello to follow his brake-troubled team mate home.

    “Take Risk!”: Richard Noble’s land speed record book review

    “Take Risk!”: Richard Noble’s land speed record book review

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    14th June 2020, 12:44 | Written by Ben Evans

    Richard Noble may not be a racing driver, but he’s gone faster than almost anyone else on land, so we bent the RaceFans house rules to include this review of his new book.

    Coulthard triumphs as Schumacher’s luck deserts him in Monaco

    Coulthard triumphs as Schumacher’s luck deserts him in Monaco

    2000 Monaco Grand Prix flashback

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    4th June 2020, 11:514th June 2020, 11:51 | Written by Ben Evans

    Michael Schumacher was romping to victory in the Monaco Grand Prix 20 years ago today when misfortune struck the Ferrari driver.

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