Phonograph Dave

Music, film and sport views from an old head on young shoulders

FIA Masters Historic Festival – Brands Hatch 25th May 2014

Brands Hatch are celebrating 50 years since first hosting the British Grand Prix back in July of 1964, a race which featured drivers such as Hill, Surtees, Brabham, Hailwood and … Continue reading

May 29, 2014 · Leave a comment

Ayrton Senna & Imola: 1994-2014

This week marks the twentieth anniversary since the last fatalities in Formula One motorsport. Three-time world champion Ayrton Senna and newcomer Roland Ratzenberger both died during the San Marino Grand … Continue reading

May 1, 2014 · Leave a comment

Rush (StudioCanal, 2013)

It’s been 47 years since Grand Prix racing last roared on the silver screen. Ron Howard’s Formula One movie Rush, dramatises the classic 1976 season battle between Austrian ace Niki … Continue reading

September 7, 2013 · Leave a comment

Senna (Universal Pictures, 2010)

Dir. Asif Kapadia (Universal Pictures, 2010) Ron Howard’s Formula One movie Rush is out in cinemas from September, dramatising the 1976 season battle between Niki Lauda and James Hunt. However, … Continue reading

August 10, 2013 · Leave a comment