Current Events: A Tribute to Sir Stirling Moss | 1929 - 2020 (SkySportsF1)

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times; they don't make em' like this anymore. RIP to one of the all-time greats in motorsport; Sir Stirling Moss.


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Neo-Vintage Feature: Sir Stirling Moss and this Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR Remain Unbeaten (Petrolicious)

Petrolicious did us all a favor and made a short film on Sir Stirling Moss and his 1955 Mille Miglia win in the legendary '722' Mercedes-Benz 300 SLR. Just think -- racing just under 1k miles, Italian country side, no rollbars, period tire technology and going over 170mph through spectators, trees and buildings on either side of the road. All without knowing the course. Cajones, my friends.


Video courtesy of Petrolicious.

Enthusiast Topic: 2014 Mille Miglia: A Front Row Seat in a Jaguar F-Type R (XCAR)

The crew from XCAR check out this year's Mille Miglia tribute race through Italy. No vintage car being used for this adventure, but bucket list? Check.


Video courtesy of XCAR.

Neo-Vintage: Mille Miglia 2014 (JayLenosGarage)

Jay Leno and Ian Callum participate in the 2014 Mille Miglia tribute rally, in his 1951 Jaguar XK120. Talk about bucket list events.

Video courtesy of JayLenosGarage.

Quick Vid: Mercedes-Benz SLS runs the Mille Miglia (MotorTrend)

MotorTrend's Epic Drives takes us on a nostalgic trip through the famous Mille Miglia course through northern Italy, while simultaneously providing a history on Mercedes' performances in the event. In this recap of motorsport history, then Mercedes' driver legendary Sir Sterling Moss, is interviewed about his 1955 Mille Miglia victory.

Video courtesy of MotorTrend.

What to watch this weekend (Dec 4th - Dec 7th)

• Mille Miglia. A North American tribute to the celebrated Italian Mille Miglia rally for vintage sports cars. Sunday @ 1pm - 2pm (Velocity/VelocityHD) replay Mon @ 8pm
• Wheeler Dealers. Season 8 marathon. Sunday @ 2pm - 8pm (Velocity/VelocityHD) replays
• Touring Car Racing Triple Play: BTCC, GTCC & FIA WTCC (in that order). Monday @ 12pm - 3pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD) re-airings of this years races
• Top Gear (UK). Mini Marathon. Monday @ 6pm - 12am (BBC America/BBC America HD) great replays
• Australian V8 Supercars - The Sandown Challenge. From Sandown International Motor Raceway in Victoria, Australia. Tuesday @ 12pm - 2pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD) replay of re-aired broadcast
• Motorweek. Mercedes-Benz M Class. Tuesday @ 8pm - 8:30pm (Velocity/VelocityHD)
• Chasing Classic Cars. What comes around goes around. Tuesday @ 10pm - 10:30pm (Velocity/VelocityHD)
• FIA GT1 World Championship. 2011 Round 1 @ Yas Marina Circuit. Wednesday @ 12pm - 1pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD) re-airing of this years races

Current season racing action will be over after this weekend (V8 Supercars in Syndey airing next week), but there's some nice weekend surprises in the delayed broadcasting of the worlds best racing series. The SPEED post-season replaying of the British, German and World Touring Car Championships has returned this week, and FIA GT1 racing will follow suit. Along with the regular shows that fill our dockets, a new special showcasing the US tribute to the legendary Mille Miglia race will air this Sunday at 1pm on SPEED. Enjoy your weekends.


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What to watch this Independence Day weekend (July 1st - July 4)

• Motorweek. 2012 VW Passat and 2012 Mazda 5. Friday @ 8pm - 9pm (Discovery's HD Theater) replays
• Chasing Classic Cars. Friday @ 9pm - 11pm (Discovery's HD Theater) replays
• Mille Miglia - The Spirit of a Legend. A look into this historic race. Sunday @ 10am - 12pm (Discovery's High Def Theater - THD) replay
• Australian V8 Supercars - Skycity Triple Crown. From Hidden Valley Raceway in Darwin, Australia. Saturday @ 2pm - 4pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD) replay from 6/17-6/19
• WRC - The Acropolis Rally, from Greece. Days 1 through 3. Sunday @ 11:30am - 1pm (Discovery's HD Theater) not a live telecast - preview starts at 10:30am
• Top Gear (UK). Season 14 (Ep.8) Bolivian Rain forest Special. Jezza, Hamster and Captain Slow get dropped off in South America with three junker SUVs and have to make it to civilization. Sunday @ 8:30pm - 10:00pm (BBC America/BBC America HD) great fukin replay
• Top Gear (UK). Marathon of assorted seasons' episodes. Monday @ 8am - Midnight (BBC America/BBC America HD)

I hope you're all looking forward to a warm weekend with the grill and beverages. Hopefully the weather won't cause too many problems. If it does, never fear though, as there's automotive entertainment for everyone this weekend. WRC is back with action from Greece, the Australian Supercars Series is back with action from Darwin and there's a virtual smorgasbord of the original Top Gear on BBCA. Yes, that's right. You too can ironically enjoy a British television show on our annual, celebratory day of independence from...yea. Enjoy your weekends' everyone, and watch out for speed traps.

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What to watch this weekend during your NYE hangover (Dec 31st - Jan 2nd)

• Wheeler Dealers Marathon. Saturday @ 6am - Sunday @ 6am (Discovery's High Def Theater)
• Off Road Championship. Sunday @ 10am - 11am (Discovery's High Def Theater) replay
• Mille Miglia - The Spirit of a Legend. A look into this historic race. Sunday @ 11am - 1pm (Discovery's High Def Theater - THD) replay
• Top Gear America - Used Car Salesmen. Sunday @ 10pm - 11pm (History Channel/History Channel HD)

More slim pickin's this Winter season. Good thing there are college football bowl games to watch. Oh wait, did I say that out loud? Speaking of shows I don't mention often, Wheeler Dealers is another. WD is a UK based automotive show following a mechanic and salesman who buy cars, do necessary repairs then flip them for profit (sound familiar?). The good thing about this long running television series is that they cover a wide variety of makes and models, from Mercedes-Benz 190E 16-valve Cosworths to Toyota MR2s to Porsche 928s, while providing good insight to buying each model used including typical issues. The key here is finding value in vintage, as there are plenty quality automobiles out there with a hundred thousand miles or two on them.

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What to watch this weekend (Dec 3rd - 5th)

• Mille Miglia - The Spirit of a Legend. A look into this historic race. Sunday @ 10am - 12pm (Discovery's High Def Theater - THD)
• Australian V8 Supercars - From Sandown International Motor Raceway. Victoria, Australia. Sunday @ 5pm - 7pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD)
• America's Greatest Racecar - The history of the Shelby Cobra. Sunday @ 8pm - 9pm (Discovery's High Def Theater - THD) (Replay at 11p)
• Top Gear America - Flying Coupe DeVille. Sunday @ 10pm - 11pm (History Channel/History Channel HD)

Top Gear America's third episode, touring car racing from Australia and a special covering the origin and evolution of the Shelby Cobra. The special on the Cobra is a must see for motorsport enthusiasts. Will the in-studio flow of TGA improve as the season progresses? Only time will tell.


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What to watch this weekend (Oct 30th - Oct 31st)

• Mille Miglia - The Spirit of  a Legend. A look into this historic race. Sunday @ 10am - 12pm (Discovery's High Def Theater - THD)
• D1 Grand Prix - Fuji International Raceway in Shizoukaken, Japan. Sunday @ 2pm - 3pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD)
• Australian V8 Supercars - Surfers Paradise Street Circuit, Australia. Sunday @ 3pm - 5pm (SPEED/SPEEDHD)

Slim pickins this weekend, but I suggest you check out the THD special on the famous Mille Miglia race. This is a documentary from 2007, which looks into the bloodline of this historic one thousand mile endurance event; it also shows how this 'tribute race' is held in current day (Mille Miglia Storica) compared to its raw motorsport roots originating in 1927 (Mille Miglia).

Photo courtesy of Drew Phillips of Fast-autos.net