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.

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

Resurrecting Legend: The Long-Lost Ford GT40 P/1067 Emerges From A California Garage

Hidden for decades in a Thousand Oaks garage, one of the rarest Ford GT40s—chassis P/1067—has been rediscovered, igniting new passion for a Le Mans icon that almost slipped through history’s fingers.

Five Gulf Racing Inspired Watches For Around $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

The Car Show with Adam Carolla starts July 13th

Adam Carolla’s The Car Show featuring Dan Neil, Matt Farah and John Salley will open the network’s summer season on SPEED Wednesday, July 13th at 10 PM EST. The show might just

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Photos from Route 66: California

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Speed Channel Talks with Shelby about Le Mans

TGR Staff “Henry Ford II looked at the circumstances (a struggling Ford GT program) and said that we have the might of the Ford Motor Company with an army of engineers and

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Road Signs….

by Michael Satterfield I get to travel quite a bit and one thing I have always loved is vintage signs and advertising… so here is a small selection of photos of some

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

U.S. Grand Prix scheduled for June 17, 2012

TGR Staff The tentative calendar approved by the FIA’s World Motor Sport Council includes all 20 Grand Prixs from this year (albeit in a modified order) including the United States Grand Prix.

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Fontana’s Auto Club Dragway is Threatened Over Noise Concerns

by Andrew Wolf In most areas of the country, the closure of a local drag racing establishment is a crushing blow to the racing community, but for Southern California area racers and

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Renault launches world’s biggest auto industry solar roof project

Renault is launching the world’s biggest solar energy project in the global automotive industry by installing solar roof panels at its French plants. When operational, the solar panels will cover a total

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Last R35 to be the Best Yet!

Nissan’s R35 GT-R is coming to the end of its run, with 2012 supposedly to end production of the R35 after 6 years. This generation of GT-R has taken the storied model

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster

Based on the Jaguar E-Type of the 1960s, the Eagle Jaguar E-Type Speedster ($TBA) is a custom, all-new design that celebrates the classic while updating it for modern times. Features include an

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago

Talks to Develop Movie about Ford at Le Mans

TGR Staff Based on A.J. Baime’s book “Go Like Hell,” which tells the story of how Ford became the first American carmaker to win Le Mans, besting Ferrari. Michael Mann is in

by Michael Satterfield

15 years ago