Name: The Racing Years
Released: 2015-05-20T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Tim DeHn

Available on CuriosityStream, Sling TV

Travel worldwide as we meet the legends and revisit major milestones from the early days of motor racing through the present day.

Sports · 2015 · 25 min

Starring Tim DeHn

EPISODE 1

Motor Car Racing: 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.

24 min · Jan 1, 1900
EPISODE 2

Motor Car Racing: 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.

24 min · Jan 1, 1900
EPISODE 3

Motor Car Racing: 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.

24 min · Jan 1, 1900
EPISODE 4

Motor Car Racing: 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.

24 min · Jan 1, 1900
EPISODE 5

Motor Car Racing: 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.

24 min · May 26, 2014
EPISODE 6

Motor Car Racing: 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.

24 min · Jan 1, 1900

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