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Rally Historico Transpeninsular

10 years ago
1 min read

by Michael Satterfield

I just got back from the first running of the Rally Historico Transpeninsular and while I would like to say that it went off without a hitch… it did not. I have to say the days leading up to this event were some of the longest days and nights I have ever experienced. But despite the race being virtually canceled, I decided to still go to Mexico and try to make a documentary about what happened.

The starting grid consisted of just three cars, an MGA, a Porsche 914, and a Studebaker, my own El Guapo was left at home due to a last-minute issue that meant we did not have a chase truck and trailer. Driving deep into Mexico with no support crew on an untested car… did not seem like a great idea. I have hours of footage to go through and while the movie is not going to be the film I planned on making… it is going to be an amazing story. I am going to write a longer more detailed story that will take you through four of the craziest days I have ever experienced.

I want to send a big shoutout to all of my sponsors: Moss Motors, Painless Wiring, Pertronix, K&N Filters, JAZ Products, and Heritage Garage. We are booking another event to take El Guapo on later this year and will be using it as a promo vehicle for the film so look for it on the road!

Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados.

A Texan with a passion for classic cars and motorsports, Michael is also a hands-on restorer, currently working on a 1960s SCCA-spec Formula Super Vee and other project cars. As the head of the Satterfield Group, he consults on branding and marketing for top automotive and lifestyle brands, bringing his deep industry knowledge to every project.

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