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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2026 FUJI

Champion Crowned at The Japanese Grand Prix

Eight cars lined up on the starting grid of Fuji’s inaugural race. Hunt and Andretti were on the front row followed by Mass and Nilsson. Cars from the two teams managed by Ray R., RAM (Lombardi) and BRM (Ashely), occupied the third row. The two Ferrari drivers, Lauda and Regazzoni, filled out the field. 

Lap one at the 2026 race at Fuji.

The race got underway in a downpour with all cars equipped with rain tires. Andretti darted into the lead followed by Nilsson. The McLarens followed in hot pursuit. Eventually Hunt got around Nilsson. Andretti was first to cross the line and pickup the first lap bonus point.

Nilsson regained his position behind Andretti. The McLarens lacked the top speed needed to stay with the Lotuses. The Ferrari cars began to move up.

Halfway through the lap the rain subsided. The Lotus drivers stayed on the track while the rest of the field pitted and changed tires to racing slicks. Despite the disadvantage of running rain tires on the drying track, Andretti and Nilsson built a tremendous lead. Andretti once again captured a bonus point.

 

Regazzoni pushed his Ferrari to hard and its engine exploded going down the front straight. Lauda raced into third place, but could not catch the Lotuses. Andretti won the race securing the season championship for both himself and Lotus. Congratulation Tom! 

A big thank you to every one who participated this season. Hope to see you all when the 2027 season begins in January 2027.

Race details following:

1st Tom V. (G. Nilsson) 40/40/40/180/5 W**
2nd Tom V. (M. Andretti) 40/40/40/160/5 W
3rd Den H. (N. Lauda) 40/60/40/160/5 N
4th Ray R. (I. Ashley) 60/40/40/160/5 S
5th Steve K. (J. Hunt) 60/40/40/140/6 S
6th Ray R. (L. Lombardi) 40/40/40/140/6 S
7th Steve K. (J. Mass) 60/40/40/140/5 S
DNF-E Den H. (C. Regazzoni) 40/60/40/160/4 N

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2026 Watkins Glen

Andretti and Luada duel for the championship, neither win the race.

Andretti and Lauda started the race tied for first place in the championship with 51 points each. They started in the first row with Lauda on pole and Ashley between them. Nilson, Lombardi, and Regazonni filled out the second row. The two McLarens were in sole position of the last row.

Lauda help the lead going down the Front and Back straights. Andretti caught and passed him going through the Speed Trap and Fast Bend and was first out of the 90 Hard Right and earned the 1st lap bonus point.

Meanwhile, Hunt bludgeoned his way forward from the back of the pack and into 4th. Lotus’ second driver worked with Andretti securing 3rd place going into the second lap.

During the second lap the Andretti and Lauda battle continued with them racing side by side down the Front and Back straights. Andretti took the lead again going into and through the Speed Trap and Fast Bend. Lauda began to falter. On the other hand Ferrari’s second car, driven by Regazzoni, looked stronger and it slipped past Hunt.

At the beginning of the third lap, Andretti held the lead with Mass in the other Lotus right behind him. Lauda and changed position with Regazzoni. For the rest of the race Regazzoni faced off against the two Lotus drivers while Lauda fought Hunt for fourth.

Regazzoni passed Mass and Andretti going through the Speed Trap to take the lead and won against Andretti in a photo finish. At the same time, Hunt beat Lauda in a photo finish for 4th place.

Andretti didn’t win the race, but he took the points lead in the championship with one race to go in the season.

Race results follow:

1st Den H. (C. Regazzoni) 40/40/40/160/5 N
2nd Tom V. (M. Andretti) 60/40/40/140/6 W**
3rd Tom V. (G. Nilsson) 60/20/40/140/6 W
4th Steve K. (J. Hunt) 40/40/40/160/6 S
5th Den H. (N. Lauda) 80/40/40/140/5 N
6th Steve K. (J. Mass) 40/40/40/160/5 S
7th Ray R. (I. Ashley) 60/40/40/140/6 S
8th Ray R. (L. Lombardi) 40/40/40/140/6 S

Please join us for the Japanese GP at Fuji on 2 September 2026.

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2026 Nurbergring (Full)

Lauda Started in the Back Row, but Then…

Teams Ferrari, BRM, and Fittapaldi showed for this year’s German Grand Prix on Steve’s majestic full version of Nurbergring. Fittapaldi’s Hoffman held pole position on the starting grid accompanied by BRM’s Ashely on the front row. Fittapaldi and Regazzoni were in the second row. Ferrari’s Lauda was alone in the last row.

Hoffman dominated the first section of the course and gained the first bonus point. The BRM slipped back.

Lauda moved through the pack and placed pressure on Hoffman. Hoffman gained the second bonus point, but at great cost to his cars endurance. Ragazzoni also began moving up.

Lauda caught Hoffman and then passed him to win the race. Regazzoni passed Hoffman flying down the front straight to take second. Hoffman finished 3rd. Details follow:

1st Den H. (N. Lauda) 40/60/40/160/5 N
2nd Den H. (C. Regazzoni) 40/40/40/160/5 N
3rd John H. (I. Hoffman) 40/40/40/160/6 S**
4th Ray R. (I. Ashley) 60/40/40/140/6 S
5th John H. (I. Hoffman) 40/40/40/160/6 S

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2026 Monaco

British Team’s American Driver Continues Winning Streak at Monaco

The grid at this year’s Monaco Grand Prix was populated with eight teams. McLaren and Willams secured the number and two grid positions. Lotus driver Andretti was in the second row with Penski’s Watson followed by BRM’s Ashely and Ferrari’s Lauda. Hoffman in the Fittapaldi and Laffite in the Ligier filled out the final grid row.

Hunt and Ickx pounced off the starting line and battled for the lead. Watson spun at Hotel Loews and opened the door for Ashely to take a short lived lead. Lauda began to move through the pack.

Ickx shot through the tunnel taking back the lead. Andretti accelerated though the tunnel and down the straight pulling Lauda in his slipstream and challenging the leaders. As Andretti seized the lead Hunt pulled up behind him. Ickx began having break issues and began to falter.  Andretti earned the first lap point.

During the second lap Andretti held the lead and grew it extensively and easily taking the second lap point. Hunt maintained second position. Luada and Ickx battled for third place. Watson failed to recover his pre-spin position.

The final lap saw Andretti build an insurmountable lead resulting in him winning the race practically unchallenged. Hunt and Lauda consolidated their podium positions, 2nd and 3rd place. The rest of the field expended wear point to hold or advance their positions in a lively backfield race to the finish. 

Race details follow:

1st Tom V. (M. Andretti) 60/40/40/140/6 W**
2nd Steve K. (J. Hunt) 80/40/40/140/5 S
3rd Den H. (N. Lauda) 60/60/40/140/5 S
4th John H. (I. Hoffman) 40/40/40/160/6 S
5th Tori P. (J. Ickx) 80/60/40/140/4 S
6th Ray R. (I. Ashley) 60/40/20/160/6 S
7th Ray G. (J. Watson) 60/40/40/160/6 S
8th Dave M. (Ligier) 40/60/60/140/5 S

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2026 Kyalami

American Driver Dominated South African Grand Prix

Five teams competed in this years race at Kyalami. Hunt started on the pole next to Andretti. Lauda and Nilsson occupied the second row followed by Watson and Mass. Regazzoni and Hoffmann filled in the final row.

Hunt and Andretti battled for the top position for most of the first lap with Andretti finally pulling ahead. Watson attempted to move through the pack, but spun at Sunset bend. Lauda began a battle with Hunt for second place. Andretti already built a substantial lead by the end of first lap. 

During the second lap, Lauda pulled away from Hunt and made a run on Andretti, but Andretti maintained a strong lead. Hoffmann began to move up from the back. Reggazoni moved through the pack, but then made a mistake that would cost him dearly during the next lap.

Andretti held an untouchable lead during the third and final lap. Team Ferrari looked spent and Regazonni slipped back while Lauda struggled against Hunt to hold second. Watson began to move through the pack to challenge Hoffmann.

Andretti won the race! Hunt beat Lauda in a drag race down the front straight to take second. Hoffman crossed the start finish line just ahead of Watson to secure 4th place.

Race details follow:

1st Tom V. (M. Andretti) 80/20/40/140/6 W**
2nd Steve K. (J. Hunt) 80/40/20/160/5 S
3rd Den H. (N. Lauda) 80/40/20/160/5 S
4th John H. (I. Hoffmann) 40/40/40/160/6 S
5th Ray G. (J. Watson) 60/40/40/160/6 S
6th Tom V. (G. Nilsson) 60/20/40/140/6 W
7th Steve K. (J. Mass) 60/40/20/160/5 S
8th Den H. (C. Regazzoni) 60/40/20/160/5 S

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2025 Monza

A Non-stop Battle to the Finish!

Six teams filled out the grid for this years Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari’s Lauda and Lotus’ Peterson were racing for leadership of the championship, but they were met by stiff competition from all fronts. In particular, Hunt and Fittapaldi were relentless in pursuit of victory.

Watson had a brilliant qualifying session and placed his blue Maki in the pole position sharing the front row with Peterson in the striking black and gold Lotus. Fittapaldi and Hunt gained positions in the second row. Lauda and Evans revved their engines in the last row.

Peterson and Fittapaldi launch off the start-line with Peterson taking an early lead. While a majority of the drivers formed a conga line behind Peterson in the Curva Grande, Lauda punished his car by rocketing the Ferrari up the inside lane. Lauda succeeded in taking the lead and earning the first lap bonus point.

Hunt seized the initiative and lead most of the second lap. In stark contrast to the first lap Lauda nursed the Ferrari and fell of pace. Person gained the lead, but damaged his brakes and gave the lead back to Hunt who grabbed the second lap bonus point. Fittapaldi and Lauda tried to keep the leaders in site.

Hunt dominated most of the third and final lap pulling away from Person in the ailing Lotus. Lauda completed an pass through on Peterson in the Parabolica pulling up in the inside lane next to a very surprised Hunt. Then Lauda exceeded the Ferrari’s top speed and won the race in a photo finish.

Race details follow:

1st Den H. (N. Lauda) 60/40/20/160/6 W*
2nd Steve K. (J. Hunt) 60/40/20/180/5 S*
3rd John H. (E. Fittipaldi) 40/60/20/160/5 S
4th Tom V. (R. Peterson) 60/40/20/180/5 S
5th Ray R. (B. Evans) 40/40/40/160/6 S
6th Ray G. (D. Walker) 60/40/40/180/4 S

The next and final race of the season will be US Grand Prix at Watkins Glen.

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2025 Steve’s Silverstone

Lotus owned the British Grand Prix.

Five teams showed for this years British Grand Prix at Steve’s marvelous rendition of the Silverstone circuit. Team managers chose only to run one car resulting in a sparse field of competitors.

Peterson started on pole with Lauda beside him. Hunt and Walker shared the second row with Scheckter in the dark blue Tyrrell Elf behind them. Peterson bolted off the starting line and never looked back. Hunt, in the white Hesketh, passed Lauda, in the Red Ferrari and shadowed Peterson Black and Gold Lotus throughout the first lap.

During the second lap, Lauda made a failed run on Peterson and was passed by Walker as Hunt slipped back to fourth. Peterson remained untouchable.

The last lap saw Peterson extend his lead while Lauda, Hunt, and Walker fought for second place. Peterson easily claimed the win. Walker was victor of the, sometimes 3-wide, battle for second place. Lauda beat Hunt in a drag race down the front straight to place third. Race details follow:

1st Tom V. (R. Peterson) 80/20/40/140/6 W**
2nd Ray G. (D. Walker) 60/40/40/140/6 S
3rd Den H. (N. Lauda) 60/40/40/140/6 S
4th Steve K. (J. Hunt) 60/40/20/160/6 S
5th Chuck H. (J. Scheckter) 60/40/40/140/6 S

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2025 Zolder

Action filled inaugural race!

Nine teams attended our first race at Steve’s masterful version of Zolder, the Belgium Grand Prix circuit. Fittapaldi held the pole position in a McLaren sharing the front row with Walker in the Maki. Ferrari and Lotus occupied the second row followed by teams Hesketh and Parnelli. Fourth row tenants included Brambilla in the very orange March and Evans in the brightly colored BRM. Reutemann, in the fabulous Brabham was the sole occupant of the last row.

Fittapaldi drove aggressively and maintained the lead throughout the first lap earning a bonus point. Walker, Peterson, and Lauda pressed Fittapaldi but could not pass him. At the end of the first lap, Hunt and Peterson were neck and neck going down the front straight. Foreshadowing the second lap.

During the second lap, Fittapaldi lost his position to Walker and then regained it only to lose it to Peterson. By lap’s end, Walker had slipped back to fourth and Lauda to fifth.

Peterson dominated the last lap. Fittipaldi battled Peterson for the lead, but his McLaren ran out of steam and he fell back. Lauda started in fifth at the beginning of the lap and made a valiant run on Peterson, but he exhausted his Ferrari and could not maintain the pace. Hunt tried next, but he too could not catch Peterson. Peterson finished first. Hunt won a drag race against Lauda to take 2nd. Meanwhile Brambilla, who had started the lap in 8th place, battled through the pack to finish 4th. Race details follow:

1st Tom V. (R. Peterson) 60/40/40/140/6 W*
2nd Steve K. (J. Hunt) 60/40/20/160/6 S
3rd Den H. (N. Lauda) 80/40/40/140/5 S
4th Dave K. (V. Brambilla) 40/60/40/160/5 S
5th Ray G. (D. Walker) 60/40/40/140/6 S
6th John H. (E. Fittipaldi) 80/40/20/140/6 S*
7th Ray R. (B. Evans) 40/60/40/160/5 S
8th Dave M. (C. Reutemann) 40/40/40/160/6 S
9th A.J. (M. Andretti) 60/40/40/160/5 S

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2025 Monaco

A Happy Day for Ferrari

We had not visited the classic Monaco circuit since 2017. Only three teams answered the call to race at the Monaco GP this year.

Maki’s Walker held the poll position at the start sharing the first row with Ferrari’s Lauda. Fushida, in the#36 Maki, and Miller in the #38 Parnelli occupied the second row. The final row was filled by Andretti in the #27 Parnelli and Regazzoni in the #11 Ferrari.

Walker took an early lead and was closely shadowed by Lauda. Regazzoni meticulously weaved his way through the pack and into 3rd. Lauda passed Walker and was first through the tunnel and down the long back straight. Walker attempted to regain the lead in the last corner and crashed out of the race! Luckily he escaped injury and only his pride was hurt.

Lauda started the second lap with an insurmountable lead. Fushida, the remaining Maki driver, pressured Regazzoni for second place, but slipped back and then spun-out in the corner leading to the tunnel. Ferrari finished the second lap holding both 1st and 2nd positions. Andretti set his sites on Regazzoni.

1st Den H. (N. Lauda) 80/40/40/140/5 S **
2nd Den H. (C. Regazzoni) 60/40/40/140/5
3rd A.J. (E. Miller) 60/40/40/140/5 S
4th Ray R. (Fushida) 40/40/40/160/5 S
5th A.J. (M. Andretti) 60/40/40/140/6 S
CRS Ray G. (D. Walker) 60/40/40/160/5 S

I hope you can join us on 7 May 2025 for our inaugural race at Zolder (another fantastic track recreated by Steve K.). Thanks and be seeing you at the races!

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Race Report: Speed Circuit 2025 Kyalami

Ferrari’s Folly Lead to a Lotus Victory

Eight teams met in South Africa for this years race at Kyalami fielding 8 cars. Lotus driver Peterson sat on the pole and shared the first row with Ferrari’s Lauda. Walker and Fittapaldi followed in the second row. Andretti and Evans occupied the third row. The final row was held by an anxious Hunt in the #24 Hesketh and Reutemann in the #7 Brabham.

Peterson jumped off the startline and held an early lead. Lauda pursued followed closely by Evans in the blue #35 Maki. The Brabham moved from the last position heading for the front.

Lauda spurred his Ferrari and passed Peterson taking the lead and earning a bonus point for being the first to finish lap one. Andretti and Reutemann increased pressure on Walker in a tense battle for third place.

Lauda pushed the Ferrari in an uncharacteristically reckless manner and the abused vehicle began to falter.  Peterson took advantage of Lauda’s negligence to re-capture the lead and gain the second lap’s bonus point. After winning the battle for third, Andretti set his sights on Lauda. Hunt began moving up.

The third and final lap was dominated by Peterson in the Lotus. Lauda failed to fend off Andretti and Hunt. Hunt raced down the front straight ahead of Andretti to secure second place.

Race details follow:

1st Tom V. (J. Ickx) 80/20/40/140/6 W*
2nd Steve K. (J. Hunt) 40/40/40/160/6 S
3rd A.J. (M. Andretti) 60/40/40/160/5 S
4th Den H. (N. Lauda) 80/40/20/160/5 S **
5th John H. (E. Fittipaldi) 40/40/40/160/6 S
6th Dave M. (C. Reutemann) 40/60/40/160/5 S
7th Ray R. (B. Evans) 40/60/60/140/6 S
8th Ray G. (D. Walker) 60/40/40/160/5 S