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

Alfa Romeo | Mille Miglia

TGR Staff The overnight stay at Milano Marittima was a short one and the caravan was on the move again at first light. The rain, which had been very testing for the

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

14 countries in 20 Days

TGR Staff A trio of Brazilian journalists has completed a cross-continental drive from Itajaí, Brazil to Newport, Rhode Island in just 20 days. Cacá Clauset and his team braved border agents, ferries,

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Turo Adds New ‘Extras’ Feature

TGR Staff Popular peer to peer car sharing app Turo has launched a new feature allowing renters of the popular service to add something a little extra to enhance their experience. Turo

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Opinion: Fixing NASCAR

NASCAR is at a crossroads, slumping attendance/broadcast numbers, major sponsors pulling out, and a rumored sale of the storied brand by the founding family, it is obvious something has to change. But

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Audi Sets Massive Goal for Electric Car Production

Audi aims to sell approximately 800,000 fully electric cars and plug-in hybrids in the year 2025. At this Wednesday’s Annual General Meeting of AUDI AG, the Board of Management presents the updated

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Donington Historic Festival

The eighth Donington Historic Festival (Donington Park, May 4, 5 and 6) was one of the best yet, with the brilliant May bank holiday sunshine presiding over three superb days of historic

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

McLaren: Built In Britain

McLaren Automotive, the British creator of luxury, high-performance sportscars and supercars, will be displaying its award-winning cars within the ‘Built in Britain’ area at the Confused.com London Motor Show, due to take

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

The Brabham BT62

The Brabham BT62 continues the legendary ‘BT’ naming convention established by founders Jack Brabham and Ron Tauranac in the 1960s and honors the legacy of the marque’s greatest and most memorable cars.

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Nicaragua: The Calm Before The Storm

As someone who has been traveling to Nicaragua since the late 1990s, I have seen how much the country has improved over the years. But on this trip, there was a sense

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Explore San Antonio

One of my favorite cities to visit in Texas and one that I almost moved to a few years ago before settling in Central Texas. San Antonio is full of history, great

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago