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By Graham Gauld
From the VeloceToday Archives, September 2017
Bearing in mind the tremendous success of German drivers in Grand Prix racing before WW2, it is baffling that since the inception of the World Championship in 1950, it took 44 years before Germany could claim its first Formula 1 Champion, Michael Schumacher in 1994.
By Graham Gauld
Bearing in mind the tremendous success of German drivers in Grand Prix racing before WW2, it is baffling that since the inception of the World Championship in 1950, it took 44 years before Germany could claim its first Formula 1 Champion, Michael Schumacher in 1994. [Read more…] about Graham Gauld bios Hans Herrmann
The Frazer Nash High Speed at Hampton Court that finished 3rd at Le Mans in 1949.
Story by Graham Gauld
Perhaps the title d’Elegance does not hit an exciting cord: static cars, polished, primped and lined up but there are some of them that are fascinating not only because of the quality of the cars but of the variety. Obviously classics like Pebble Beach and Villa D’Este come to mind but it is time to add a third one, the Concours of Elegance, held at London’s Hampton Court Palace a week ago. (Note the British use of the word “of” rather than the French “de”.) [Read more…] about Gauld at Hampton Court
Jack Clark's McLaren MP4 12C holds off the Ferrari 458 Italia of Patrice Groueslard.
Story and Photos by Graham Gauld
I took myself off to the Paul Ricard circuit in the South of France last weekend for the round of the Blancpain Endurance Series which brought together an enormous 56 car entry of top quality GT cars. The rise in GT racing has been steady over the past two or three years and it is now not only attracting some top drivers but also some of the leading manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Ferrari, McLaren, Audi etc. [Read more…] about Gauld at the Blancpain GT Endurance
Romolo Tavoni, right, and Graham Gauld, taken in 2006 when Tavoni was 80 years of age. Note the label on the Scotch bottle in the foreground. It’s an Ecurie Ecosse label with their cars on it! Photo courtesy of Graham Gauld.
By Pete Vack
Graham Gauld has always been involved with motor sport and has authored more than six books, including biographies entitled “Jim Clark at the Wheel”; “Jim Clark, Portrait of a Great Driver”; “Reg Parnell” and “Why Finish Last.” He was the founding editor of “China Car”, China’s first motoring magazine, and of the “Historic Motor Racing” magazine. “Prancing Horse” readers are familiar with his informative and interesting vignettes from the past in his column, “Gauld Mine.” And now he is ours…for as long as he’ll have us. Below is an exclusive interview with Graham.
You’ve had incredible experiences over your 50-year career in journalism. What’s the most important motorsport event, person or race you’ve covered or been involved in?