Michael Satterfield

Michael Satterfield is the founder of The Gentleman Racer, a leading automotive lifestyle site blending cars, travel, and culture. Known for its compelling storytelling and unique perspective, the site has become a go-to destination for car enthusiasts and style aficionados. 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.

Five Gulf Racing Inspired Watches for Under $500

Back in 2018, I shared a popular post with a collection of Gulf Racing-inspired watches, many of them costing several thousands of dollars, and the few affordable options, like the beautiful Seiko

3 Days In Maranello: Driving The Ferrari Test Track

Pista di Fiorano (the Ferrari test track) is hallowed ground for automotive enthusiasts. Located near the Italian town of Maranello, just about 1,000 feet from the front gate of the Ferrari factory,

Garage Find: Ford GT40 MK.I Chassis P/1067

If you saw the tail end of a GT40 sticking out of a suburban garage with junk piled all over it, you would assume it was some long-forgotten kit car project, but

Big Wednesday: World Class Motoring

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by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Video: Ford Evos Concept

BERLIN, Germany, August 31, 2011 – Making its global debut at the 2011 Frankfurt Motor Show in September, the Ford Evos Concept represents the ultimate expression of Ford’s new global design language,

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Collezione Automobili Lamborghini Introduces Range of Carbon Fiber Bags

by Michael Satterfield Automobili Lamborghini takes on a new challenge worldwide launch of its first carbon fiber bag collection. Utilized in industrial applications at the cutting edge of technology and noted for

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Corvette More Than Just A Car

On Saturday, Sept. 3, rain or shine, the Suncoast Corvette Association (often referred to as the SCA) will present the 18th Annual “Corvettes at The Pier” show, from 10 a.m. to 4

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Sign of the End Times: CARFELLAS

Ever wonder what it would be like if Vin Diesel and Pauly D had Type-II Diabetes and decided to be caricatures of B-Movie mobsters that opened a used car lot? No… well

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

eBay Watch: One Hot Jag

The Seller has a number of great pictures, however, the main one caught our attention. From the Sellers Description: “Unfortunate minor engine fire spoils a wonderful car, fortunately very little damage, the engine

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Origin of the Corvette Name

by Michael Satterfield Many people know the Corvette as a motorsports icon or the ultimate Muscle/Sports car, but few know the meaning of the name. We all know that the marketing team

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

No Porsche for Forza 4

TGR Staff Turn 10 is reporting that their upcoming game, Forza Motorsport 4, is not going to have any Porsche cars as an option. According to Turn 10, EA Sports is currently the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Have an extra $45,555 dollars laying around? Bentley can help you spend it.

by Michael Satterfield To mark one year of co-operation, Bentley Motors and Estede are delighted to announce that orders for the initial collection of a limited series of solid gold sunglasses are

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Automotive Art: The Photography of Royce Rumsey

TGR Staff Royce Rumsey is a Lifelong automotive enthusiast originating from the Midwest–with early-on exposure to sprint-car racing at fabled tracks like New Bremen, Findlay, Limaland and Eldora, sports car racing at

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago