Tag Archives: Racing

GoPro Hero3: Black Edition – bringing 4k video to trackdays

RevivalSportsCars doesn’t normally review electronics or cameras. However an exception to this rule is when a device will enhance enjoyment of cars and motorsport. The GoPro Hero3 is one such device. Boasting HD beating 4k video – cinematic standard filming … Continue reading

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Ferrari 250 GTO Parade at Goodwood Revival

This years Goodwood Revival was a huge success and a great event to attend. Amongst the historic racing cars, there was a large collection of Ferrari 250 GTOs, 15 of the 39 ever made between 1962 and 1964. The 15 … Continue reading

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Nurburgring files for bankruptcy

The Nurburgring circuit, together with the hotels, theme parks and other associated paraphernalia has filed for bankruptcy. The announcement was made earlier today and comes as no surprise given the spiraling troubles in Germany. The government has ploughed around 500 million euros into … Continue reading

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McLaren Button vs Hamilton light entertainment

Here is some light entertainment, the first in a series of cartoons about Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton. The McLaren F1 drivers actual voices feature in the short video. The natural competitiveness comes through in the animation and this relaxed … Continue reading

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F1 Grand Prix in streets of London

Santander, sponsors of next weekend’s 2012 Formula 1 Santander British Grand Prix, have released a spectacular concept film, featuring McLaren’s Jenson Button and Lewis Hamilton, exploring how an F1 race in London might look. The CGI film, with an imagined … Continue reading

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Racing on the Nurburgring requires bravery

The Nurburgring requires utmost concentration and respect from track day drivers. However a video I came across this week shows just how much more concentration and also commitment is required if you race there. The video below is 1 lap … Continue reading

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Porsche 911 (2012 991) in action @ Rennsport Reunion IV

The 2012 Porsche 911 991 Carrera S was filmed in action around the famous Laguna Seca race circuit during the Rennsport Reunion IV in October 2011. The car looks very similar to the outgoing 997.2 911, despite it being 90% … Continue reading

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Goodwood Revival 2011 in pictures

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Team Lotus purchase Caterham

Full details of a tie up between Tony Fernandes’ Formula One racing team and the British Sports Car company hit the press today. The official announcement can be found here. Caterham have been producing lightweight sports cars based on Colin … Continue reading

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The Ferrari 250 GTO at Tour Auto 2011

A black ’62 Ferrari GTO took part in Tour Auto 2011. One of only 39 cars ever produced from 1962 to 1964 this is one of the rarest and most sought after cars of all time. The car is worth … Continue reading

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