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

GaryVee Sits Down with NASCAR Executives to Discuss Future of the Sport

by Michael Satterfield Marketing guru Gary Vaynerchuk sits down with Steve Phelps, President of NASCAR and Jill Gregory the racing brand’s Chief Marketing Officer. In the 43 minute interview, they talk about

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Lenovo Smart Clock A Stylish Smart Home Hub

by Michael Satterfield This week I have been testing out the new Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant. As part of the growing number of smart devices in the house, from robotic

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

The Crazy Dream that was the Bugatti EB110

by Michael Satterfield In the mid-1980s, Romano Artioli dreamed of building the fastest sports car in the world and he wanted it to carry the name of his hero, one of most

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Made in the USA: Walther PPK

by Michael Satterfield Few firearms become stars in their own right, but the Walther PPK is one of those objects that has become a pop-culture icon, like a Zero Halliburton attache case,

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

First Drive: 2019 Jeep Renegade

by Michael Satterfield The Jeep Renegade is the lowest price of entry into the Jeep club, starting at just $23,520 the subcompact crossover has all of the rugged looks off-road capability that

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Channellock SpeedGrip

TGR Staff Channellock launched its newest product, SpeedGrip™, an all-new family of American-made tongue & groove pliers. SpeedGrip™ prevents adjustment slippage by locking into strong channels at the push of a button,

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Bose Frames

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Best Buy by Michael Satterfield Bose has released new sunglasses that feature built-in Bluetooth audio allowing you to listen to music, take calls, and

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

A Night in Whiskey Prison

by Michael Satterfield Just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, the small town of Mt. Pleasant, home to about 1,600 people, The Avett Brothers, and a State Prison that closed down in 2011.

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Dodge Durango SRT 392: Does Anyone Really Need It?

Dodge Durango SRT 392 is an odd vehicle, a full-size SUV, with three rows, that can haul all the kids to school, then haul ass. With a 0-60 time of just 4.4

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Lotus’ $2 Million Dollar All-Electric Hypercar

by Michael Satterfield At an exclusive reveal party in London, Lotus unveiled their latest creation, hailed as the first all-electric British hypercar, the Evija. With over 1,900hp the Evija is the world’s

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago