Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield, founder of The Gentleman Racer, is a storyteller, adventurer, and automotive expert whose work blends cars, travel, and culture. As a member of The Explorers Club, he brings a spirit of discovery to his work, whether uncovering forgotten racing history or embarking on global expeditions. His site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados, known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective. 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.

REO Runabout: The Mystery Dallas Startup Promising A $21,500 Barebones Truck

A new Dallas company wants to revive the REO name with a simple, gas-powered, body-on-frame truck, dubbed the REO Runabout. The idea is exactly what many buyers say they want, but the

The Brummett Maserati Special: Oklahoma’s Birdcage-Inspired Route 66 Hot Rod

Inside the Heart of Route 66 Auto Museum in Sapulpa sits a strange, beautiful Maserati-inspired sports racer with an Oklahoma story all its own. The Brummett Maserati Special.

Rolls-Royce Off-Road

When most people think of Rolls-Royce, they envision something like those 1980s Grey Poupon commercials: stuffy, aristocratic, luxurious, but somehow boring. No one thinks, "let's take that Rolls-Royce off-road,"...But here in rural

MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition Comes to US

TGR Staff MINI has announced the availability of the new MINI Paddy Hopkirk Edition for the U.S. Available in November 2020 this limited edition MINI is inspired by the historic rally winning

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Aston Martin Wins Le Mans

TGR Staff Aston Martin has won the 88th 24 Hours of Le Mans, Aston’s first win since 2017, winning both GT classes and with three crews standing on the podium. The

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

First Drive: 2021 GMC Yukon AT4

by Michael Satterfield – 09/21/2020 The all-new GMC Yukon has been one of the most anticipated vehicles of the 2021 model year, undoubtedly GM has a lot riding on the new Yukon and

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

McLaren Releases Five Le Mans Inspired Senna GTRs

TGR Staff McLaren has pulled the wraps off five customer orders McLaren Senna GTRs created to celebrate the legendary McLaren F1 GTR race cars that dominated the 1995 24 Hours of Le

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Review: Thomas Felice Watches

by Michael Satterfield – 09/17/2020 The team from Thomas Felice saw some of my golfing photos I reshared from last year’s Formula 1 Charity Golf Tournament and they wanted to send me one

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Nissan Unveils New Z

by Michael Satterfield Nissan has finally released the long-awaited replacement for the 370Z, while this new Z, dubbed the Z Proto, is a concept it’s likely very close to what the production

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Casio | Scuderia AlphaTauri

TGR Staff – 09/15/2020 Casio has released a new EDIFICE line in collaboration with Scuderia AlphaTauri Formula One team, winner of the 2020 Italian GP. The new Casio had been an official partner of

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

Hyundai has Created a DIY Soapbox Racer You Can Build at Home

TGR Staff – 09/12/2020 Hyundai has released a DIY Soapbox racer that parents can build together with their children, if you can get the whole neighborhood involved you might just have the

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

The Perfect Weekend in San Antonio

by Michael Satterfield As things are slowly opening back up, we had the opportunity to visit San Antonio to better learn what the hospitality industry is doing to encourage tourism during these

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago

NASCAR Hall of Fame Announces Limited Reopening

TGR Staff The NASCAR Hall of Fame will reopen to the public on Sept. 16 with limited capacity and enhanced cleaning and safety measures. The public can visit Wednesday-Monday from 10 AM

by Michael Satterfield

6 years ago