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

Visit Conejo Valley

by Michael Satterfield So many people from to the Los Angeles area and are immediately overwhelmed with the traffic, noise, and general hustle of the city, but sadly few explore the surrounding

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Last days of Irwindale

by Michael Satterfield – 08/10/2017 Irwindale Speedway, one of the last race tracks in LA County, announced on Wednesday that the racetrack will close in January 2018. The property was purchased by

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Project 8 at Monterey Car Week

Fresh from its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in June, Jaguar Land Rover Special Vehicle Operations (SVO) will introduce its latest high performance creation, the Jaguar XE SV Project

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Car Girl: Michelle Rickels

Name: Michelle Rickels Age: 38 Location: Orange County, California (Irvine specifically) Instagram: Twistedmichelle Photographer: Mike Satterfield How did you first get into cars? Working with my Dad on engines. It was the

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

American Hat Maker

In the small town of Greeley, Colorado is a hat company unlike any other, here a small team of craftsmen and women make some of the finest western hats in the world.

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Mitsubishi Motors Centenary Tour

To celebrate the 100th anniversary of the production of the first Mitsubishi vehicle, the Model A, Mitsubishi Motors in the UK is pleased to announce the running of its Centenary Tour, an

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Toyota’s 100th NASCAR Cup Win

TGR Staff Kyle Busch won the race’s first stage and led a race-high 74 laps (of 160) to triumph in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series (MENCS) race at Pennsylvania’s Pocono Raceway

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

F-22 F-150 Raptor

Combining the best attributes of the world’s finest high-performance machines for air and ground, Ford’s design team created a Ford F-22 F-150 Raptor based on the U.S. Air Force’s Lockheed Martin F-22

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Summer Cruiser: Toyota BJ40

by Michael Satterfield This 1979 Toyota Land Cruiser is the latest creation from our friends over at Legacy Overland, like their previous builds this one was stripped down to the bare shell

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago

Southwestern Road Trip

by Michael Satterfield Road tripping is by far one of my favorite ways to travel, exploring back roads, small towns, and finding roadside attractions is part of the experience. On my most

by Michael Satterfield

9 years ago