Foyt and Andretti were never friends, but neither were they enemies. Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, by way of contrast, were oil and water. Or maybe gunpowder and a match is a more apt characterization. Their relationship was contentious enough while they were on separate teams, but paired together at the height of McLaren's F1 supremacy, they formed the ugliest – and most perversely compelling – rivalry in motorsports history.«Great Rivalries: Racing's Best Rivalries». Automobile Magazine. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2014. Ανακτήθηκε στις 13 Απριλίου 2010.
"Obree's early career was marked by his rivalry with Englishman Chris Boardman in the mid-1990s. But for Obree to reach that position to challenge the Olympic gold medal winner was a victory of determination over adversity."Gordon Cairns. «Graeme Obree: Homegrown Hero». BBC News. Ανακτήθηκε στις 16 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
They fought three times with two of the brawls considered among the greatest fights in history...«The 10 greatest rivalries». ESPN. 4 Ιανουαρίου 2000. Ανακτήθηκε στις 13 Απριλίου 2010.
That tussle of 1994 between Russell and Fogarty was the making of the sport as a spectacle that could attract millions. The Brit vs Yank, hard-knock lad vs spoilt brat head-to-head the media constructed around the 1994 season guaranteed an unprecedented level of exposure for Superbikes.Kevin Sampson (26 May 2001). «Ordinary hero». The Guardian (London). http://www.guardian.co.uk/theguardian/2001/may/26/weekend7.weekend. Ανακτήθηκε στις 13 April 2010.
"At the Albertville Olympics in 1992 the Russian pairs came third and fourth in the ice dance, but this was purely a precursor to another kind of rivalry. Usova and Zhulin were an item, Grischuk and Platov were not. After the Olympics, Usova walked into Spago's restaurant in Hollywood, caught her husband sharing a cocktail with Grischuk, and promptly punched her rival in the face."Matt Tench and Jamie Jackson (3 November 2002). «The top 10 greatest rivalries in the history of sport». The Observer (London). http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,822392,00.html. Ανακτήθηκε στις 16 February 2010.
"How Formula One today could do with a rivalry as bitter and compelling as this one. Two of the greatest drivers of all time, pitted repeatedly against one another. Stylistically they were different, but essentially it was personal."Matt Tench and Jamie Jackson (3 November 2002). «The top 10 greatest rivalries in the history of sport». The Observer (London). http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,822392,00.html. Ανακτήθηκε στις 16 February 2010.
"Tennis has thrown up more than its fair share of compelling rivalries, but none compares with this perfect contrast of talent and temperament. Bjorn Borg: brilliant baseliner, cool Swede, unflappable and sexy. John McEnroe: sublime volleyer, brash New Yorker, volatile."Matt Tench and Jamie Jackson (3 November 2002). «The top 10 greatest rivalries in the history of sport». The Observer (London). http://observer.guardian.co.uk/osm/story/0,,822392,00.html. Ανακτήθηκε στις 16 February 2010.
This spring marked the 20th anniversary of one of the best classics series ever in American horse racing: 1989, featuring Sunday Silence and Easy Goer. Although well-publicized at the time and compared to the rivalry of Alydar and Triple Crown winner Affirmed, the contests between Sunday Silence and Easy Goer deserve to be remembered on their own merits.«Racing History: Sunday Silence and Easy Goer». Hold Your Horses Magazine. Ανακτήθηκε στις 13 Απριλίου 2010.[νεκρός σύνδεσμος]
A great rivalry existed at the height of Sheene's career between him and American racing legend Kenny Roberts. A big show was sometimes made of the pair's battles, which was depicting as a bitter fight between two racers who almost hated one another.«Barry Sheene». Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
Klaus Ewald (24 Ιουλίου 2006). «Pedro Rodríguez». Grand Prix Journal Online. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 19 Ιουλίου 2011. Ανακτήθηκε στις 13 Απριλίου 2010.
He won what many historians consider to be the greatest Isle of Man race of all time, the 1967 Senior TT. That event pitted him against archrival Giacomo Agostini. "Ago," on the MV Agusta, faced off against "Mike the Bike," on the blazingly fast but ill-handling four-cylinder Honda.«Mike Hailwood». Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 24 Δεκεμβρίου 2009. Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
Alone at the top – For 2000, Millen's biggest rival, Nobuhiro Tajima will not be competing in the Unlimited Class. Instead, Tajima will bring a new vehicle to the Pikes Peak Open Class. While the overall title is still up for grabs, the six-year rivalry for the class title has ended.«Above the tree line – Rod Millen Shoots For 10-Minute Barrier». motorsport.com. 29 Ιουνίου 2000. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 6 Ιουνίου 2011. Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
The comparisons are inevitable. Both are Italian; both are multitime world champions fighting for the MotoGP title, as well as the favor of the mercurial and powerful Italian press. Their every move is studied, forcing both to seek refuge in foreign countries.«Forever In The Shadow». Sports Rider Magazine. Φεβρουαρίου 2009. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 29 Ιουλίου 2012. Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
Rainey's intense rivalry with fellow American and 1993 world champ Kevin Schwantz was the stuff of legends. Their careers progressed together as did their mutual hatred of each other and whether it was in American national races, the Transatlantic Trophy in England or the GPs, they only cared about beating each other, even if that meant coming last and second last.Stuart Barker (18 Μαΐου 2009). «I Love The 90s». Visor Down. Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
He won what many historians consider to be the greatest Isle of Man race of all time, the 1967 Senior TT. That event pitted him against archrival Giacomo Agostini. "Ago," on the MV Agusta, faced off against "Mike the Bike," on the blazingly fast but ill-handling four-cylinder Honda.«Mike Hailwood». Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 24 Δεκεμβρίου 2009. Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
Klaus Ewald (24 Ιουλίου 2006). «Pedro Rodríguez». Grand Prix Journal Online. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 19 Ιουλίου 2011. Ανακτήθηκε στις 13 Απριλίου 2010.
Foyt and Andretti were never friends, but neither were they enemies. Ayrton Senna and Alain Prost, by way of contrast, were oil and water. Or maybe gunpowder and a match is a more apt characterization. Their relationship was contentious enough while they were on separate teams, but paired together at the height of McLaren's F1 supremacy, they formed the ugliest – and most perversely compelling – rivalry in motorsports history.«Great Rivalries: Racing's Best Rivalries». Automobile Magazine. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 15 Σεπτεμβρίου 2014. Ανακτήθηκε στις 13 Απριλίου 2010.
Alone at the top – For 2000, Millen's biggest rival, Nobuhiro Tajima will not be competing in the Unlimited Class. Instead, Tajima will bring a new vehicle to the Pikes Peak Open Class. While the overall title is still up for grabs, the six-year rivalry for the class title has ended.«Above the tree line – Rod Millen Shoots For 10-Minute Barrier». motorsport.com. 29 Ιουνίου 2000. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 6 Ιουνίου 2011. Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
"In the world of motorsport rivalries often run deep these rivalries can often span generations but one of the most captivating of Pikes is Peak is that of Rod Millen & Monster Tajima. Both Millen and Tajima are legendary in their respective countries and a friendly rivalry on the Peak will forever tie the two together." http://www.wetheterrors.com/millen-vs-the-monster/Αρχειοθετήθηκε 2016-01-11 στο Wayback Machine.
The comparisons are inevitable. Both are Italian; both are multitime world champions fighting for the MotoGP title, as well as the favor of the mercurial and powerful Italian press. Their every move is studied, forcing both to seek refuge in foreign countries.«Forever In The Shadow». Sports Rider Magazine. Φεβρουαρίου 2009. Αρχειοθετήθηκε από το πρωτότυπο στις 29 Ιουλίου 2012. Ανακτήθηκε στις 12 Φεβρουαρίου 2010.
"In the world of motorsport rivalries often run deep these rivalries can often span generations but one of the most captivating of Pikes is Peak is that of Rod Millen & Monster Tajima. Both Millen and Tajima are legendary in their respective countries and a friendly rivalry on the Peak will forever tie the two together." http://www.wetheterrors.com/millen-vs-the-monster/Αρχειοθετήθηκε 2016-01-11 στο Wayback Machine.
