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

Spotted on the Street: Optimus Prime

by Michael Satterfield So one of the random things that happen when you are in the LA area is sometimes you run across things like this. Optimus Prime from Transformers was parked

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Pirelli World Challenge Chooses Mazda Raceway for 2015

One of North America’s finest and longest running auto racing series, the Pirelli World Challenge, will crown their 2015 champions at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Sept. 11-13 at the Series’ season finale.

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Gulf Fairlane: First Drive

by Michael Satterfield First ride, the Fairlane we built for the SEMA show has been a bit of a trailer queen. When we were invited out to use it in a photo

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Gear: Bespoke Bags by Ian James NY

Sometimes you just want something different, something handcrafted, in todays world of mass produced and disposable products it is always nice to find craftsmen. Ian James is a designer who wants to

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Tod’s Ferrari Driving Shoes

Tod’s Ferrari driving loafer has got to be some of the coolest driving shoes on the market. These blue suede shoes are accented by their exposed hand stitching, front tie, famous Cavallino

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

The 2015 Bentley Mulsanne Speed

Bentley is one of those brands I have always loved, while I have yet to own a Bentley, a GT is on my list of cars that will one day rotate through

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

AMA Pro Flat Track Finale

Jared Mees knew what he had to do Saturday night at the AMA Pro Flat Track finale to wrap up the Grand National Championship overall title, and he did just that. Mees

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Everything Else from Formula Drift

Exedy Formula Drift is more than just what happens on the track, from the car show section to the vendors and sponsors, it is about as close to a scene from the

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Formula Drift Finals

by Michael Satterfield Formula DRIFT returned to Irwindale Speedway for the 2014 Pro Championship season finale. Daigo Saito in the Achilles Radial Lexus SC430 takes the event victory. Chris Forsberg in the

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago

Ferrari F60 N.A.R.T.

A few weeks ago we told you that Ferrari was planning on unveiling a limited edition car to celebrate the 60th Anniversary of selling cars in the USA. (Read that story HERE)

by Michael Satterfield

12 years ago