The Racing Years ambient background
CinebyCineby
The Racing Years backdrop

The Racing Years

The Racing Years

2014•PG•Documentary
Similars

The Racing Years is the first ever race-by-race, week-by-week, month-by-month summary of all the major international motor sport events & legends. Travel with us from Continent to Continent as we revisit the excitement, glory, crashes, close-calls, heartaches and milestones from early days of motor racing to now. Each half hour episode covers one Racing Year of major motoring milestones.

StatusReturning Series
LanguageEN
First Air DateMay 31, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - 1950E125m

1950

1950: the world's first drivers' championship with the world's most famous drivers. Featuring cars such as Porsche Ferrari Maserati Alfa Romeo and Jaguar the main races include: The Grand Prix Belgium Grand Prix Silverstone Indy 500 and German Grand Prix.

May 31, 2014

Episode 2 - 1951E225m

1951

Beginning in wintry January with the Monte Carlo Rally it's a Grand Prix showdown between Alfa Romeo—with their aging Alfetta 159s driven by the defending World Champion—and the Ferrari 375s.

Jun 7, 2014

Episode 3 - 1952E325m

1952

1952: a crisis in Grand Prix Racing. Alfa Romeo retires while at the top leaving Ferrari and BRM as Formula 1 contenders. But race organizers decide that Formula Two is more entertaining and should become the World Championship Formula.

Jun 14, 2014

Episode 4 - 1953E425m

1953

In The Grand Prix the rivalry continues between two Italian teams: Ferrari and Maserati. 1953 is a classic year for sports car racing with the Mille Miglia and Le Mans joining a new Sports Car World Championship.

Jun 21, 2014

Episode 5 - 1954E525m

1954

1954 is a pivotal racing year with a new Formula 1 using 2.5 liter engines. Defending world champion Alberto Ascari signs for Lancia Mercedes prepares for their Grand Prix return Maserati debuts the 250F and Ferrari introduces four new models.

Jun 28, 2014

Episode 6 - 1955E625m

1955

In 1955 Juan Manuel Fangio is back to defend his Grand Prix World Championship for Mercedes with rising British driver Stirling Moss alongside in the W196. The Trident chooses Frenchman Jean Behra is the new team leader and Ferrari has Nino Farina and Maurice Trintignant under contract.

Jul 5, 2014

Episode 7 - 1956E725m

1956

In 1956 Mercedes withdraws from motorsport. World champion Juan Manuel Fangio decides not to retire and determines his future is with Ferrari.

Jul 12, 2014

Episode 8 - 1957E825m

1957

In 1957 defending world champion Fangio returns to Maserati and continues his career with the Trident replacing Stirling Moss. Fangio arrives at the Medina Circuit to try out the latest version of the 250F.

Jul 19, 2014

Episode 9 - 1958E925m

1958

1958 was destined to be a battle between British drivers Mike Hawthorn Stirling Moss Peter Collins and Tony Brooks. Also racing: Ferrari's Dino 246 and Vanwall—with BRM and Cooper nipping at their heels—and Lotus a Formula One newcomer.

Jul 26, 2014

Episode 10 - 1959E1025m

1959

1959 is a dramatic year for racing with the retirement of both the Constructor's Cup winner and the 1958 World Champion. Maserati is gone Ferrari is the last of the old guard and Cooper BRM and Lotus are emerging.

Aug 2, 2014

Episode 11 - 1960E1125m

1960

The 1960s dawns with the Formula 1 scene centered on Britain. Defending World Champion Jack Brabham and Stirling Moss continue their duel as Lotus and Cooper become front-runners. In sports cars Ferrari is challenged by Porsche especially in the Targa Florio.

Aug 9, 2014

Episode 12 - 1961E1225m

1961

It's 1961. There's a new 1.5 liter formula in Grand Prix racing and Ferrari is well-prepared with the distinctive Sharknose 156. In sports cars it's Italy versus Germany; Ferrari versus Porsche.

Aug 16, 2014

Episode 13 - 1962E1325m

1962

In 1962 British teams BRM and Lotus and British drivers Graham Hill and Jim Clark are at the forefront. In sports cars Ferrari faces less opposition than before with Porsche concentrating on Formula.

Aug 23, 2014

Episode 14 - 1963E1425m

1963

In 1963 the main contenders are Graham Hill in the BRM and Jim Clark in the Lotus. Le Mans continues to be Ferrari's domain but Ford takes an interest in racing. The Monte Carlo Rally opens the year.

Aug 30, 2014

Episode 15 - 1964E1525m

1964

1964 was the high point of swinging 60's Britain with British teams taking on the lone Italian Ferrari. Ford challenges Ferrari's sports car supremacy and the motorsport season opens with the annual Racing Car Show at Olympia in London.

Sep 6, 2014

Episode 16 - 1965E1625m

1965

1965: the final year of the 1.5 liter formula. Jim Clark and Lotus have an ambitious grand prix program. Ford pressures Ferrari—determined to win at Le Mans. Jim Clark leads the World Championship in South Africa. Only 35 of the 238 Monte Carlo crews reach the finish line.

Sep 13, 2014

Episode 17 - 1966E1725m

1966

In 1966 there is a return to power in Grand Prix racing. Jack Brabham is best prepared to dominate the season. More British drivers compete at the Indianapolis 500. Ford makes a third attempt at Le Mans and all of the big names compete in Formula.

Sep 20, 2014

Episode 18 - 1967E1825m

1967

In 1967 Formula One is heating up. Will Jack Brabham retain his championship or will Jim Clark's Lotus win? The Formula 1 season opens with the South African Grand Prix. Team Lotus recruits Graham Hill to join Jim Clark.

Sep 27, 2014

Episode 19 - 1968E1925m

1968

1968 is a pivotal year with the tragic loss of Jim Clark and three Grand Prix drivers. Graham Hill steps up to Jackie Stewart's challenge in the new Matra. Defending World Champion Denny Hulme is now with McLaren. The Le Mans race is Ford GT40 vs. Porsche 908.

Oct 4, 2014

Episode 20 - 1969E2025m

1969

1969: end of the Swinging 60s. Jackie Stewart is unstoppable in his Cosworth-powered Matra. Challengers were Jochen Rindt Denny Hulme Bruce McLaren Graham Hill and new Brabham driver Jacky Ickx. Ickx in the new GT40 has the closest-ever finish at Le Mans against Hans Herrmann's Porsche 908.

Oct 11, 2014

Episode 21 - 1970E2125m

1970

It's 1970 and the new decade brings increasing interest in commercial sponsorship of Formula 1. European and South American drivers take on "big names" Stewart Ickx and Brabham. Jochen Rindt makes his breakthrough with Lotus and Porsche dominates sports car racing.

Oct 18, 2014

Episode 22 - 1971E2225m

1971

1971 brings the loss of Jochen Rindt and retirement of Jack Brabham leaving Jackie Stewart and his dark blue Tyrrell on the rise. New rivals emerge most notably Brazil's Emerson Fittipaldi and Sweden's Ronnie Peterson. Porsche Matra and Ferrari battle at Le Mans.

Oct 25, 2014

Episode 23 - 1972E2325m

1972

In 1972 the rivalry between Lotus' Emerson Fittipaldi Tyrrell's Jackie Stewart Ferrari's Jackie Ickx and Clay Regazzoni is intense. The Formula 1 Championship takes in 12 rounds L'amour sees a famous home win and Can-Am has massively powerful sports cars rumbling stateside.

Nov 1, 2014

Episode 24 - 1973E2425m

1973

1973 is Jackie Stewart's final season and he's determined to go out on a high note. Formula 1 grows with 15 races and new teams Shadow and Ensign replacing Matra. Matra concentrates on back-to-back Le Mans wins. The season opens with the Argentinean Grand Prix.

Nov 8, 2014

Episode 25 - 1974E2525m

1974

1974 brings many changes in Formula 1. Emerson Fittipaldi leaves Lotus for McLaren and Niki Lauda and Clay Regazzoni are at Ferrari. Jackie Stewart and Francois Cevert are gone while Frank Williams continues his battle to stay in the sport. Matra goes for a "hat trick" of victories at Le Mans.

Nov 15, 2014

Episode 26 - 1975E2625m

1975

In 1975 Niki Lauda and Ferrari's new 312T prove the perfect combination. There is plenty of drama at Le Mans as the race unfolds between Mirages and Ligiers. At the Argentinian Grand Prix reigning world champion Emerson Fittipaldi is joined at MacLaren by Germany's Jochen Mass.

Nov 22, 2014

Actors

Tim Dehn

Narrator

Recommendations

Top Gear
Mysteries at the Museum
American Experience
Legacy: The True Story of the LA Lakers
The Dynasty: New England Patriots
The Circus
GRAND PRIX Driver
American Masters
Down to Earth with Zac Efron
The Movies
The Kings
Who Do You Think You Are?
The UnXplained
Superpowered: The DC Story
MegaStructures
The Food That Built America
Limitless with Chris Hemsworth
What's My Name | Muhammad Ali
WWII in HD
Finding Your Roots

Similars

80 Years of War
Russia 1985-1999: TraumaZone
Chasing Flavor
Samvidhaan: The Making of the Constitution of India
Expedition with Steve Backshall
For hundrede år siden
Norsk attraksjon
12 Years, 3 Months, 9 Days - The Chronicle Of The Third Reich
Beneš
Real History with Matt Walsh
Svenska dialektmysterier
Ian Hislop's Trains That Changed the World
The Americas
Alice Roberts: Our Hospital Through Time
America: The Story of Us
La guerre des hold-up
Thirties in Colour: Countdown to War
Murder in the Skies: Who Downed Mh17?
The Western Tradition
Bradley Walsh: Egypt's Cosmic Code