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Large and dangerous this 1909 Lorraine-Dietrich race car with a massive 16.4L 4 cylinder engine producing 200hp harkens back to another time in auto racing. It took a special skill of the driver to drive and handle this beast, and even more so to drive it and win races with it...and it did win races! And, it did so in the company of the many other Edwardian era race cars from that period, all big, all powerful, and all extremely dangerous!
The Edwardian era of auto racing, generally spanning from roughly 1905 to 1914 (or up to the outbreak of WWI), was a period of rapid technological advancement, massive engine capacities, and intense international competition. This "Brass Era" in the US and Edwardian era in the UK was defined by an "automotive arms race" where manufacturers focused on luxury, high speed, and endurance to prove their engineering superiority.
Key Characteristics and Technology
Massive Engines: Cars of this era often featured gargantuan, large-displacement engines, sometimes exceeding 10 liters, to achieve high speeds.
"Aero Specials": Many Edwardian specials were constructed by fitting aircraft engines onto period chassis, creating immensely powerful, albeit sometimes unstable, racing machines.
"Fire-Spitters": Known for their raw, often terrifying power, these vehicles featured very basic suspension, relying on the driver's skill to control them on thin, "skinny" tires.
Evolution in Design: The era saw a transition from wood-framed, chain-driven cars to more refined engineering, though they remained challenging to handle.
Types of Racing: Competitions included grueling city-to-city races, hill climbs (like Prescott), and early track racing
Legacy
Today, these cars are celebrated in vintage racing events like the S.F. Edge Trophy at the Goodwood Members' Meeting. These events showcase the "heroic" era, where drivers wrestle 100-year-old machines, including the famous "Beast of Turin," around tracks.
Worth a watch here: cars.bonhams.com/auction/28011/lot/26/1909-lorraine-dietr...
Estoril Classics 2019 Classic F1 Pre- 1986 Race 2
13th Oct 2019.
Car: Hesketh 308E
Driver: Michael Lyons
A going away shot of Corvette Racing No.3 In "The Chute" sometime before the Monsoon that caused the race to be red flagged.
At the Inner Loop and shot through the fencing, the Spec Miata's make for fun. And why not, with all the happy faces and no frowns, these cars light the fuse of explosive competition and give their pilots wings, one of my favorite classes.
Kurt Busch, Atlanta Motor Speedway (Hampton, Georgia). Folds of Honor Quick Trip 500, February 28, 2016. Kurt Busch is a NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver, driving for Stewart-Haas Racing (www.stewarthaasracing.com).
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The Heart of Racing Team Aston Martin Vantage GT3 EVO in the Inner Loop framed by signage camper blur.
Louis Deletraz pilots the No.40 Acura GTP as it climbs the hill out of turn 7 during the closing laps of the 2024 Sahlen's Six Hours of The Glen.
With Spec Miata there's always close racing and never a dull moment. It's fun to play with slower shutter speed pans and it looks like No.93 is on 2 wheels as they race on the wrong side of the rumble strips looking to maximize exit speed out of turn 8 at Watkins Glen.
Estoril Classics 2019 Classic F1 Pre- 1986 Race 2
13th Oct 2019.
Car: Shadow DN8
Driver: Jamie Constable
Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART)
2001 Lehigh Valley Grand Prix Presented by Toyota
Nazareth Speedway, Nazareth, Pennsylvania, USA
May 6, 2001
Maybe Bugatti store is not the best place to park your Koenigsegg but who care.
This Agera is so far the best looking Koenigsegg I have ever seen.
Spotted in Monaco, Monte Carlo during Top Marques.
A long reach way down the hill to turn 8 with some cropping. Peugeot 908 diesel powered LMP1 prototype was a pleasure to see, photograph and hear as it quietly yet briskly lapped Watkins Glen International.
The Peugeot 908 is an auto racing car developed by Peugeot Sport in 2011 for the Le Mans Prototype category of racing. Powered by a diesel engine, it is the successor to the Peugeot 908 HDi FAP which competed since 2007. The newer 908 features a smaller diesel than its predecessor, utilizing a 3,700 cc (230 cu in) HDi V8 engine with Honeywell Turbo Technologies turbocharger in order to meet new regulations for 2011. The 908 has competed in all rounds of the 2011 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup including the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans. The new 908 lost about 150 bhp compared to 2010 but improvements in the chassis and handling made the car much more agile. Unlike its predecessor the front tyres are the same width as the rear. The only part that has been reused from its predecessor was the windscreen wiper.
Roars around the track at 186 MPH and for the Canadians, the #7 car is the one Jaques Villeneuve drove in Le Mans.
The Acura Meyer Shank Racing with Curb Agajanian Acura ARX-06 on the go through the Inner Loop at Watkins Glen.
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