1976 Players Challenge Formula Atlantic at Gimli
Some of our sharp eyed readers may recognize these two guys. Both of them are Canadian and both went on to race in Formula 1. Of course one went much farther than the other and became a household name...
View ArticleScary Charlotte
Back in the 70′s we used to try to get in some testing before the Players Atlantic season started. Quite often we went to West Palm Beach, later Moroso, for two or three days of testing in late...
View ArticleFormula Atlantic- The End of the Line?
After 36 years it appears Formula Atlantic is finished. It has been the longest running series in North American road racing. In theory, according to Series owner Ben Johnston it is just a hiatus. I...
View ArticleTouring UK Race Factories in 1975
As some of you know I crewed for Bruce Jensen in FB and F Atlantic from 1969 to 1976 and again in 1979 when I was crew chief. Bruce had his best year in ’74 running a March 74B. It was also the first...
View ArticleMakin’ like OJ, without the Bronco or the hotel rooms or…
That’s right, yesterday I felt like OJ Simpson. Not the old school, does the glove fit OJ mind you, I was hot on the trail of a long lost piece of sports memorabilia. The meeting was set at of all...
View Articleebook launch: One in A Thousand
We’re always on the lookout for a great read, and one that includes a bit of Canadian racing history is always at the top of our list. Long time Canadian racer, Ian Coristine has just release this...
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