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Lion in the Clouds; Peugeot at Pikes Peak, 1988-89

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Ari Vatanen takes the 405 T16 up the Peak to victory in 1988.

By Roberto Motta
Photo courtesy by Peugeot Sport

It’s been over 100 years since the epic victory at the Indy 500, and 25 years after the first victory at Pikes Peak. Now Peugeot returns to Colorado with only one goal: to win the famous Pikes Peak event once again. Previously, we described the new Mountain car. Here, we will put this in perspective and review the previous two wins at Pikes Peak.
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Peugeot Returns to Pikes Peak In English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta
Photos courtesy of Peugeot Sport

On 30 June, nine-time world rally champion Sebastien Loeb and a fantastic new Peugeot 208 T16 will start in the most famous hillclimb race in the world: Pikes Peak.

The event marks the return of the French team at the traditional hillclimb after the memorable one-two wins on the same mountain in 1988 and 1989.

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Scuderia Portello at Milan Autoclassica

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Story and photos by Roberto Motta

The second edition of Milan AutoClassica, held between February 22 and 24, is an event that is rapidly becoming a key venue for lovers of glorious cars of the past.

There were several legendary cars from the Alfa Romeo Museum in Arese, whose exhibition kicked off the celebrations for the fiftieth anniversary of the Chiti Autodelta works. These include the TZ, the 1300 GTA, the 33/2 Daytona, the 33TT12 that won the World Sports Car Championship in ’75 and ’77, and the 179 F1 experimental.
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Rally Wales, Great Britain, In English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta
Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team

Jari Matti Latvala was able to stop the continuous series of victories by Citroën and Championship leader Sebastien Loeb. This time Latvala did not err and, after having gained command of the Wales Rally GB in Power Stage (PS) 3, he maintained first to the finish ahead of Loeb and his DS3 WRC.
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Rally Germany 2012 In English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta
Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team and ADAC Rallye Deutshland-Media

Sebastian Loeb achieved his seventh win of the season in nine rallies. His victory in the ADAC Rally Deutschland gave Loeb a margin of more than 54 points ahead of Hirvonen and his Ford WRC.

As usual, Loeb set the pace in the early moments of the event, winning the best time in the Shakedown run on the morning of August 23. On the special stage, Loeb was 0.8 ” ahead of Latvala and his Ford Fiesta RS WRC. Following in formation were the other two Fords of Ostberg and Solberg, then the two Citroëns of Neuville and Hirvonen.
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Neste Oil Rally Finland 2012 in English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta

Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team, Media Neste Oil Rally Photos Filland and AKK Sports Ltd.

Sebastien Loeb won the Rally Finland, strengthening his lead in the championship while increasing his lead over his teammate Mikko Hirvonen. For Loeb, the Rally Finland was an exceptional race. Although not one of his favorite venues, he won the event twice in the past and this made it three. Doing the “hat trick” in Finland has been achieved previously only by Finnish drivers.
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Portello at Goodwood in English and Italian

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Marco Cajani takes the F1 Alfa out at Goodwood. Photo by Hugues Vanhoolandt.

By Roberto Motta
Photos by Roberto Motta, “Alfa Romeo Historic Motoring, Documentation Center (Arese, Milan)” Archive and Scuderia del Portello

Every year the “Festival of Speed at Goodwood” blends the charm of historic cars with the latest generation of prototypes; the charisma of the old, with cars such as the featured Alfa Romeo 183T F1 car, with the latest high tech wonders.

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Ferrari at Indy

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Rare color image of Ascari at the Brickyard in 1952, courtesy Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

During the month of May and the Indy 500, it’s appropriate to think about two events, Monaco and the Indy 500. Most of us are probably very aware of the appearance at Indy of Alberto Ascari in 1952 and the broken wheel which ended his drive. However, more obscure are the other Ferrari entries that continued for some years after the 1952 event. Below Roberto Motta puts it all together in two parts with the help of images from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum. [Ed.]

By Roberto Motta
Photos courtesy Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Ferraris attempts at “The Brickyard” began in 1952, but continued in subsequent years until 1956, with the last Ferrari Bardhal Experimental car. The results were never encouraging, partly because of a lack of preparation and commitment. Perhaps Ferrari did not take the unique and difficult requirements racing at the Indy 500 as seriously as was warranted. [Read more…] about Ferrari at Indy

Rally Mexico 2012 In English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta
Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team and Rally Mexico

Sebastien Loeb has won the third round of the World Rally Championship. It was his sixth win in Mexico, and this year he confirmed his supremacy from the opening round.
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Nuccio Unveiled

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Top, the Stratos Zero, bottom, the new Nuccio.

On February 10th, Bertone released the first images of the Nuccio, a dramatic showcar that will have its world premiere at the Geneva Motor Show (March 8-18th 2012) to celebrate the centenary of Bertone.

As one can see, the Nuccio is an “extreme” sport design which represents the ultimate evolution of the concept of the central rear engine automobile. Do you feel a sense of deja vu? The new Nuccio was, you guessed it, inspired by the Stratos Zero created by Nuccio Bertone in 1970.

Nuccio Bertone

If anything, son of a legend is even more dramatic than the father.

The new concept car from Turin was designed by Michael Robinson at Bertone Style and has much of the flair and drama of the legendary Stratos. Like the Stratos, the Nuccio has a strong emotional impact; it is short, low, wide and powerful. It would be both difficult and a real thrill if one were to drive it on the streets.

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Scuderia Portello Celebrates 30 Years with Honors

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By Roberto Motta
Photos Scuderia del Portello
Italian version below

Milan – The Scuderia del Portello celebrated 30 years of sporting activities with the “Trophy of the Thirty Years” held in Milano on February 17 to 19th. The event was held at the new Fiera Milano, a 345,000 sq meter pavilion in conjunction with the “Milano Autoclassica”.

The celebration was attended by the Alfa Romeo race cars such as the GTA, GTAm, and Giulia, and Giulia GT sedans. The cars were challenged to participate in a circuit specially designed in the square in front of the pavilions of Nations Autoclassica. Eighteen GTA/GTAms were on hand and divided into two classes. The winner of the trophy for the GTA category was Jason Wright followed by Arturo Merzario, while in GTAm, Sabino de Castro and Francesco Frisone were first and second.

Jason-Wright Alfa GTA

Jason-Wright with his Alfa GTA won the GTA class.

A large, passionate audience attended the exhibition of seven historic cars of the Carabinieri, and watched performances by go-karts and cars of every make.

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Rally Sweden 2012 In English and Italian

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By Roberto Motta
Photos courtesy of Citroën Communication, Ford World Rally Team, Ford Motor Co.

After a real thriller, Jari Matti Latvala and his Ford Fiesta WRC won the Swedish Rally, his first of the season. Latvala hit a rock during the special stages but managed to recover and beat his ex-teammate Mikko Hirvonen, now driving for Citroen.
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