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

Lisbon Driving Shoes

My latest pair of driving shoes are the Lisbon by Vivobarefoot, a simple dress shoe made of Sacheto calf leather lining and a hand-stitched sole. The quality is excellent as each pair

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Porsche Sets New Record

TGR Staff With a lap time of 1:24,88 minutes, the Porsche 911 GT2 RS is the quickest production car ever to lap the iconic track Underscoring its enormous performance potential, the Porsche

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Gear up for Grilling

by Michael Satterfield For many people dusting off the grill for the annual barbeque is as far as they get into the art of grilling. But firing up the grill doesn’t just

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Bugatti La Voiture Noire Will Take 2 Years to Complete

by Scott Huntington Everything sounds better in French. Hair care products, fancy pastries and of course automobiles all put on an air of exclusivity when you say their names in French. No

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Friday Night Lights At Heart O’ Texas Speedway: A Local Dirt Track Racing Experience

Experience the adrenaline-fueled world of dirt track racing at Heart O’ Texas Speedway, where every Friday night brings roaring engines, high-speed battles, and a passionate crowd. From the pits to the grandstands,

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Living the N Life

by Michael Satterfield – 03/26/2019 A few months ago I was invited by Hyundai to test out the new Veloster N Performance at Thunderhill Raceway, just outside of Sacramento California (you can read that

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Ultimate 1:1 scale LEGO®

TGR Staff A unique, full-scale LEGO® McLaren Senna has been created in secret by shifts of specialist assemblers working around the clock. Taking nearly 5,000 hours to assemble, it comprises almost half

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

The Abandoned Cars Of Chillicothe, Texas

As I crisscross the state of Texas I often pass through small towns where I just find myself having to pull off, take pictures and read the historic markers. This week I

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Tockr “That’s All Brother” Limited Edition

by Michael Satterfield – 03/25/2019 While the rest of the watch community is following everything at Baselworld, I have been enjoying the Tockr “That’s All Brother” D-Day C-47 limited edition. I was especially

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Easter at Beaulieu

TGR Staff There are Bonnets Galore for Easter at Beaulieu when the attraction comes to life with amazing motors being brought out of the National Motor Museum and driven around the grounds

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago