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

Photos from Route 66: California

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

2011 Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show

TGR Staff We hung out at the 2011 Friends of Steve McQueen Car Show, while we were working in the booth we did slide out for a few photos.

by Michael Satterfield

14 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

14 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

14 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

14 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

14 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

14 years ago

Cars Most Likely to Get You a Speeding Ticket

By Edward Ring Speed limits vary around the United States depending on where you are driving. Most drivers do not travel at the posted speed limit. Usually, they are going at least

by Michael Satterfield

14 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

14 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

14 years ago