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

California Voters: No on Prop 21 No More Car Taxes

Current Cost to Register an average new car ($30,000) in California, not including Sales Tax! Registration: $31.00 California Highway Patrol Fee: $22.00 Vehicle License Fee: $346.00 County Service Authority for Freeway Emergencies

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Lotus Goes Topless

Lotus also released a few pictures of the Elite coupe-convertible giving us the first chance to see it as a roadster with the top down. And you have to say it looks

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

MINI E-Concept Scooter

by Michael Satterfield MINIs are well known for their small compact scale, their latest vehicle takes it to a new level because the new MINI is actually a scooter. the MINI scooter

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Ferrari World to Open Soon

The Tifosi are trembling. Ferrari World has announced the opening date, as well as ticket prices, for its Abu Dhabi-based theme park. Get your plane tickets and pack your bags, because gates

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Lamborghini Gallardo LP570-4 Blancpain Edition

Automobili Lamborghini and Blancpain are uniting their phenomenal engineering skill and honoring the huge success of the Lamborghini Blancpain Super Trofeo racing series with a very special super sports car: the new

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Morgan’s & Phillip’s Releases Retro Riverside International Raceway Tee

A race at Riverside International Raceway almost always featuring some of the top drivers of the day, including Carroll Shelby, Masten Gregory, Ken Miles, and Dan Gurney. Being close to Los Angeles,

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Porsche Gives Your Classic 911 Navigation

TGR Staff Classic car motoring is all about the drive, getting behind a real wood steering wheel, hearing the exhaust, and the smell that all classics have. Every now and again we

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

2012 F1 Season will feature Austin and Rome

Proposed Austin, Texas Track Rome will host a Formula One grand prix after a five-year contract for a street race in the Italian capital was signed at Monza on Friday. This means

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

Why the Stig Took off the Helmet

TGR Staff Jeremy Clarkson would be impressed. Outside Ben Collins’ smart Bristol semi are two brand new cars: a £40,000 sporty A5 and — perfect for a growing suburban family — a

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago

A Fresh Start for the GEMBALLA Brand

Andreas Schwarz is in charge of the new GEMBALLA GmbHLeonberg, 23 August 2010. For around 30 years the brand GEMBALLA has been a global name in the performance improvement and modification of

by Michael Satterfield

14 years ago