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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 2d

On this day in 1923, the legendary voice of F1, Murray Walker 🎙️, was born. A commentator whose passion defined the sport for generations.
📸: Nat Lockwood

Murray Walker in the Q&A at the 2007 Honda F1 Open Day
Photo: Nat Lockwood (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0) https://www.flickr.com/photos/natlockwood/822195932/

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JustAlpal @justalpal.bsky.social · 9h

G'day all! Happy Sunday night Hot Wheels. Should have got this one out today but it's been raining. Grass Chomper, HW Ride-Ons. 🔥

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 2h

Oct 12, 2019: Meyer Shank Racing's Acura NSX GT3 wins the IMSA GTD Teams' title just by starting Petit Le Mans at Road Atlanta. No need to finish, just show up and collect the championship! 🏆

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 4h

On Oct 12, 2003, at the Texas Motor Speedway, Dan Wheldon in Andretti Green Racing Dallara IR-03 - Honda HI3R V8 scored his first podium in IndyCar, and took the Rookie of the Year award. Race in Peace #Lionheart 🙏
📷: Walt Kuhn

Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 4h

On October 12, 2014, in Shanghai, Mehdi Bennani 🇲🇦, driving a Honda Civic, became the first Moroccan, first African, and first Arab driver to win a WTCC race.

Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 5h

On October 12, 2003, Dani Pedrosa (Telefónica Movistar Honda RS125) won the Malaysian GP at Sepang, securing his first World Title with two races to spare. Valentino Rossi on the RC211V #V5 claimed his 3rd consecutive premier-class title with Honda 🏆🏆🏆 by winning the MotoGP race.
📸: Repsol

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 5h

This day in 2003: BAR-Honda's late-season swap paid off.
Takuma Sato, replacing Jacques Villeneuve for his only race of the year, finished 6th at his home Grand Prix in Suzuka. 🎌
Teammate Jenson Button was 4th, securing the team P5 in the championship. #F1

Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 5h

Haha, it was certainly... bold! A product of its time that's now a cult classic. You have to admit, you never forgot it!

Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 5h

On this day in 1997, John Kocinski won the Superbike race at Sentul. That year, he dominated the season with 9 victories to claim the Riders' World Championship on the iconic Castrol Honda RC45, also securing Honda's 3rd Manufacturers' title.

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 20h

Enjoy Petit Le Mans, mate 🏁

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Colton “Ray” Davis @coltondav426.bsky.social · 21h

Eventful day

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F1 Brasil @f1br.bsky.social · 1d

Red Bull mantém fé por penta de Max Verstappen e prepara atualização: “Não está perdido”

#F1

Red Bull mantém fé por penta de Verstappen e prepara atualização: "Não está perdido"

Fórmula 1- Na última parte do campeonato, Red Bull e Max Verstappen correm atrás de mudar o cenário atual da Fórmula 1

www.grandepremio.com.br

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Nic@Night @nic-at-night.bsky.social · 1d

One of my earliest F1 memories.

Side note; for the readers... Graham's book 'Life at the Limit' is an excellent read, highly recommended.

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 20h

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 1d

On October 11, 2020: Josh Cook dominated Croft with a double win in the BTC Racing Honda Civic Type R! 🏎️
The drama wasn't over: Matt Neal initially won Race 2 but was hit with a 0.7s penalty for a collision, promoting Cook to the win. That demotion marked Neal's 193rd and final podium finish. #BTCC

Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 1d

On this day in 2015, Gordon Shedden made history! Starting from the back, he stormed to his 2nd #BTCC title in the Honda Civic Type R at Brands Hatch. Confetti, fireworks, and pure joy!

Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 1d

On October 11, 2020, at the Eifel GP, Max Verstappen in the Red Bull RB16-Honda RA620H scored his 39th podium 🥈 and 9th fastest lap, setting a new Nürburgring lap record (1:28.139).

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 1d

On October 11, 2015 in the Japanese GP at Motegi, Dani Pedrosa on Repsol Honda RC213V scored his 50th GP win, by 8.6 seconds over Valentino Rossi 🏍️💨👊🎌

Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 1d

Wishing a Happy Birthday to the first Australian to win the 500cc World Championship, Wayne Gardner! 🏆 A true legend.
Photo: Rikita
#MotoGP

Wayne Gardner on his Rothmans Honda NSR500 at Suzuka, 1992 Japanese GP.

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Dragonfly 326 🚲🚊🎧🛠️📚🛩️🚗👾🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️🇯🇴 @xc32tk.bsky.social · 1d

Por la baja Alcarria con bicis y perretes

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 1d

When Hill won the title

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Nic@Night @nic-at-night.bsky.social · 1d

I'll never forget...

"I've got to stop, because I've got a lump in my throat."

Legend 🙏

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 2d

On October 10, 2021, at Autodrom Most 🇨🇿, Nestor Girolami 🇦🇷 took his 5th WTCR win, with Esteban Guerrieri 🇦🇷 securing a Münnich Motorsport Type R 1-2.

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Geez 💙🏳️‍🌈 @geezbpl.bsky.social · 2d

Remembering the late great Ricky Hatton on this day 🥊💙😢 #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Snugbucket @snugbucket.bsky.social · 2d

Shane van Gisbergen Kiwi Legend....🇳🇿
speedcafe.com/nascar-news-...

Silver fern scheme revealed for SVG at Las Vegas

The Jockey-backed car has taken on a New Zealand-inspired scheme, with a black base covered in the iconic ferns and

speedcafe.com

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Zdravko @zdravkost.bsky.social · 2d

On October 10, 2021, at Donington, Gordon Shedden in a Honda Civic Type R took his 50th #BTCC win.