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

SEMA: Ringbrothers SPLITR

Mike and Jim Ring have always had a respect for the classics, but when it comes to their custom builds, keeping it “classic” is the last thing on their minds. Their newest

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Watch Ken Block Crash the Hoonicorn Mustang

In the video below Ken Block crashes the Hoonicorn on the first turn at an event in the UK. It was not a big crash, but still we hate to see a

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Porsche Takes FIA WEC World Championship

TGR Staff The Porsche 919 Hybrid won the six-hour race in Shanghai in the hands of Timo Bernhard and Chopard ambassadors, Brendon Hartley and Mark Webber. The sister car – shared by

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Exotics Racing Track Day in the Porsche GT3

by Michael Satterfield Last week I had the opportunity to check out the latest fleet at Exotics Racing, and to take a 991 GT3 around their track. Now this might come as

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Retro Style Made in the USA

Sponsored One of the reasons I started Morgan’s & Phillip’s Speed Shop was that I was not happy with the quality of the shirts on the market. Not just in material but

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

F Performance Racing to field the RC F GT3

Lexus today announced its motorsports partnership with Paul Gentilozzi and newly formed F Performance Racing to field the RC F GT3 in a soon to be announced sports car series. This new

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

SEMA: Chevy Nova

Demonstrating the evolution of high-performance and the latest in crate-engine technology, Chevrolet’s turbocharged 1967 Nova 2.0 is a contemporary hot rod with timeless style. Chevrolet Performance engineers built the car to showcase

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Infiniti takes 4th and 5th at Mexico GP

DANIIL KVYAT, Finish Position: 4th Start Position: 4th “As a team I think today we did a perfect job, scoring solid points from a solid race. The podium was very close and

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

The Legend of Don Julio

I worked with my friends at Tequila Don Julio to write this post. by Michael Satterfield Passion is a funny thing, in most cases, the things we are most passionate about are something we

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago

Welcome to No Man’s Land

by Michael Satterfield A UK company has taken to converting old sea forts into luxury hotels where you can live like a Bond Villain for $672 to $1,000 per night. This property

by Michael Satterfield

11 years ago