Speeding down memory lane: Area resident was part of original staff for Shelby American race team Jul 20, 2008
In one of racing s most controversial finishes, Bruce McLaren was declared the Le Mans winner, when many believe that Ken Miles actually won the race. Instead, Miles was declared as the second-place finisher. (Sierra Vista Herald, AZ)
McLaren: Driven to Excel Jul 3, 2008
From its humble start, Bruce McLaren's team has grown into a corporate giant whose drive for excellence has made it one of the world's most successful racing operations ... Following the path set down by fellow Cooper driver Jack Brabham, Bruce McLaren set up his own team. (Suite101.com)
Revealed: Aussie wins Indy Jun 1, 2008
The past successes of Bruce McLaren, Denny Hulme and Chris Amon in grand prix racing has meant that the nationalistic Kiwis have tended to worship at the altar of F1 rather than the American-influenced forms of the sport such as Indy cars and NASCAR. That all changed as Indianapolis became the centre of New Zealand's new universe. Dixon, who was second last year, joins an impressive roll call of stellar names that have won, and guzzled the strange, traditional Victory Lane tipple, milk - Jim... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Kiwi horrormeisters scare up auds Dec 14, 2007
Most notably, Grainger will helm a biopic of New Zealand racing driver Bruce McLaren, who became the youngest winner of a Formula One race when he won the U.S. Grand Prix at 22. Pic is produced by "Rings" producer Barrie M. Osbourne, who says that he came to Grainger primarily as he was "a huge Formula One buff." The two met when Grainger was an uncredited researcher at Weta during "Rings.". (Variety)
Porsche event is set this weekend in Elkhart Lake Jul 20, 2007
Former Formula One drivers include Mario Andretti, Bruce McLaren, Dennis Hulme, Dan Gurney and Giles Villeneuve. The excitement continues off-track during the annual two-night Concours d'Elegance. (Watertown Daily Times, WI)
Formula One - United States Grand Prix Preview Jun 13, 2007
1959 Bruce McLaren, Cooper-Climax, 2:12:35. 7. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Formula one: Hamilton's victory crowns dramatic day Jun 12, 2007
He beat the record of Bruce McLaren - the man who founded their team. Both were also 22. (International Herald Tribune)
Hornish explains Castroneves' big gamble May 19, 2007
"In the right placeWith his runner-up finish in the Spanish Grand Prix, rookie Lewis Hamilton became the youngest driver to lead the Formula One driver standings, surpassing a 47-year-old record.At 22 years 4 months and 6 days, Hamilton edged Bruce McLaren, the founder of the team for which Hamilton drives, by nearly a month.Bored in a good waySchumacher, the Seven-time Formula One champion, on retirement: "Now when the kids have holidays, we can plan the holidays without any other agenda that... (Columbus Telegram, NE)
Who is Lewis Hamilton? May 16, 2007
The youngest ever driver to do so, beating the record set by none other than Bruce McLaren, the founder of the team for which he is now racing. I keep saying that I m living my dream, and it s really true, you know. (Suite101.com)
Massa wins but Hamilton takes lead May 14, 2007
In finishing second, for the third race in a row after a debut third place in March, he replaced the team's late founder Bruce McLaren in the record books as the sport's youngest-ever championship leader. "I keep saying I'm living my dream and it's really true, you know," said Hamilton. (CNN -- International)
Massa powers to Spanish GP victory May 14, 2007
March, he replaced the team's late founder Bruce McLaren in the record books as the sport's youngest championship leader. "I keep saying I'm living my dream and it's really true, you know," said. (People's Daily Online, China)
Formula One: Masterful Massa wins in Spain May 14, 2007
The previous record holder was Bruce McLaren, the man who founded Hamilton's team more than 40 years ago. "I keep saying I'm living my dream, and it's really true," Hamilton said. (International Herald Tribune)
Alonso slams Massa's driving May 14, 2007
" The wheel-banging incident lit up an otherwise dull race and highlighted the tension and the tight battle in prospect between the two leading teams, Ferrari and McLaren. Hamilton's achievement finishing second ahead of Alonso in third enabled him to become the youngest leader of the Formula 1 drivers world championship since the founder of his team Bruce McLaren of New Zealand. "I keep on saying that I am living my dream," said Hamilton. "And that is true. This is the result of years of hard... (iAfrica.com)
Hamilton leads F1 championship May 14, 2007
Hamilton has displaced his team's founder, Bruce McLaren, as the youngest driver to lead the championship, the New Zealander having claimed that distinction after winning the 1960 Argentine grand prix in Buenos Aires. The Englishman also extended his recently established record to four podium finishes in his first four grands prix. (Guardian Unlimited)
Malaysia will have to improve consistency, says Alex May 1, 2007
Alex was in high spirits after receiving the Bruce McLaren Trophy from the British Racing Drivers' Club on Saturday and had certainly looked forward to finishing the season on a good note. He was named as the recipient for 2006 for his achievements in the first season of the A1GP and is the first Asian driver to win it. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Award a timely boost for Alex Feb 20, 2007
PETALING JAYA: A1 Team Malaysia driver Alex Yoong got the perfect boost ahead of the South African A1 GP this weekend when he was announced as the 2006 recipient of the prestigious British Racing Drivers Club Bruce McLaren Trophy last week. This accolade is awarded each year to a driver in the Commonwealth countries who has established the most meritorious performances in international motor racing. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tom Cruise to play Bruce McLaren? Jan 23, 2007
Tom Cruise to play Bruce McLaren ... Tom Cruise (L) and Bruce McLaren ... BEIJING, Jan. 23 -- If the late Bruce McLaren's wife has her way, big-name Hollywood actor Tom Cruise will play the role of her deceased husband in a upcoming movie to be made about McLaren's life. (Xinhuanet, China)
Tom Cruise for McLaren movie? Jan 22, 2007
A big-budget film is being planned about the life of McLaren Formula 1 founder Bruce McLaren with Hollywood star Tom Cruise at the head of the wish list to play the lead role. McLaren, a New Zealand race driver and engineer, died in 1970 in a testing accident at the Goodwood circuit in England at the age of 33. (iAfrica.com)
McLaren in Cruise mode for movie Jan 21, 2007
WELLINGTON: A big-budget film is being planned about the life of McLaren Formula One founder Bruce McLaren with Hollywood star Tom Cruise (pic) at the head of the wish list to play the lead role. McLaren, a New Zealand race driver and engineer, died in 1970 in a testing accident at the Goodwood circuit in England at the age of 33. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Motorsport: Amon excited about revamped Taupo track Jan 17, 2007
As for Amon, he said the closest he ever got to driving in New Zealand colours was in 1966 when, with Bruce McLaren, he guided a "black and white" Ford GT40 Mark 2 to victory at the Le Mans 24-hour endurance race in 1966. He will participate in an exhibition drive at Taupo on Sunday driving a replica of the winning Le Mans car belonging to New Zealand expatriate Steve Millen. (New Zealand Herald)
Legendary Ford race car comes to life Sep 28, 2006
It won the 12 hours of Sebring in Florida in 1967, and some of the world's most famous drivers, including A.J. Foyt, Mario Andretti and Bruce McLaren, piloted it to victory after victory. This week, history came alive for me as I had a chance to examine GMP's 1/12th scale model of the 1967 Ford GT 40 Mark IV, the car driven to victory at Sebring by Mr. Andretti and Mr. McClaren. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Formula 1 is good vehicle for brand exposure Jul 14, 2006
The pair have created a special blend to mark 40 years since McLaren made its debut in Monaco with Bruce McLaren at the wheel in 1966. "I think we've won at Monaco 13 times now. And of course to win anything 13 times, you have to first win it 12," Dennis told CNN.. (CNN -- World)
Montoya forces the pace in Monaco May 26, 2006
McLaren made their debut at the 1966 Monaco Grand Prix with founder Bruce McLaren at the wheel. Alonso, winner of his home race in Spain this month, led the way in the morning with a lap of 1:16. (CNN -- International)
Ferrari ace out to equal Sennas six Monaco GP wins May 25, 2006
Kimi Raikkonen, last years winner, will be seeking McLarens first success of the season on the 40th anniversary of the teams Formula One debut with founder Bruce McLaren at the wheel in 1966. His teammate Juan Pablo Montoya, a Monaco winner with Williams in 2003, will also be one to watch at a crucial point in the season for drivers chasing a seat for 2007. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Tale of two Franks May 13, 2006
But it's not without diversification: in 2003 it acquired McLaren Engineering Systems, a specialist U.S.-based firm established in the late 1960s by auto racer Bruce McLaren, which is active in developing racing and other high-performance engines. Linamar also owns Skyjack, an Ontario-based maker of self-propelled work-platform scissor lifts with heights reaching up to 17 metres. (Globe and Mail)
US GP notebook 2006-02-13 Feb 14, 2006
During winter testing, the 2006 McLaren-Mercedes MP4-21 was painted with the classic orange colors of team founder Bruce McLaren. The team's new livery was unveiled Feb. 10. (Motor Sport)
AP: Scholarship winners ... Feb 8, 2006
In order of priority, they are: 15-year-old Bahraini Mohamed Al A'ali; Dominic Storey, the 16-year-old New Zealander who finished second in last year's Rotax Max Challenge and won a Bruce McLaren Kartsport Scholarship in 2004; and Hyderabad-born Aditya Akkineni, 17, who competed last year in the Indian Rotax Max Senior Championship. A fourth scholarship has been awarded to Malaysian Charlie-Ro Charlez (20/Team Meritus). (Motor Sport)
