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

2022 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion

by TGR Staff, photos by Erik Bonney -08/25/2022 Enthusiasm ran at full throttle as the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion celebrated motorsport history with 400-plus incredible historic race cars, large enthusiastic crowds and

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Motorlux, a Revamp of Legendary McCall’s Car Week Staple

by TGR Staff, photos by Erik Bonney – 08/24/2022 Like Amelia Island and Radwood, McCall’s Motorworks Revival has been bought out by Hagerty and rebranded, the event hosted at the Monterey Jet

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Monterey Car Week Wrap Up

TGR Staff -08/22/2022 For most automotive enthusiasts, Car Week is the ultimate expression of car culture, it is where the world’s biggest collectors and manufacturers meet to celebrate both old and new

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Hot Hatch: The Corolla XSE

by Michael Satterfield – 08/16/2022 Just as the hot hatch killed off the cheap sports car, the cheap SUV is killing off the hatchback, even though many SUVs don’t offer a sporty

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

First Drive: 2022 Chevrolet Colorado

by Michael Satterfield – 08/16/2022 I have always had a thing for small pickup trucks, perhaps it was growing up in the 90s when small trucks were all the rage, but for

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

The Aston Martin DBR22

TGR Staff – 08/15/2022 Monterey Car Week kicks off this week, the annual celebration of all things automotive is often chosen as a place to unveil new concepts and one-of-a-kind vehicles, and

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

What Not to Do if You are in a Road Traffic Collision

TGR Staff | Photo by Rico Loeb – 08/12/2022 On average, there are over 6 million car accidents every year. That is a lot. It makes sense to assume that one day

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

First Drive: 2022 Nissan Armada

by Michael Satterfield – 08/11/2022 Nissan is a brand that is near and dear to me, a brand I grew up with, street racing with friends in 240SX with JDM SR20 swaps,

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

Bronco And Bronco Sport Heritage Editions

TGR Staff – 08/11/2022 The 2023 Bronco Sport Heritage and Bronco Heritage Limited edition models are available to order for all customers now. Bronco two- and four-door models will go on sale

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago

The Original Venice Crew Will Build You A Brand New 1965 G.T. 350 Competition

Original Venice Crew, the officially licensed builder of the continuation 1965 Shelby Mustang G.T.350 “OVC Competition Model”, announced today their remaining limited edition OVC Shelby Mustangs will be subject to a price

by Michael Satterfield

2 years ago