that's open wheel racing
Couple real fun clips that give a great drivers perspective. These are F1 from 83 and 84, notice the incredible view of the driver, it's like he is flying because the seat was much further forward than today's design.
Listen to the great sound of this 84 turbo renault
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OE9wGzaScEI&feature=related
Eddie cheever at Paul ricard 1983 on the longest F1 straight, the Mistral
