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

Personal Style: Vestis Virum Facit

by Michael Satterfield – Updated 06/13/2022 “Vestis virum facit” is Latin for “clothes make the man” is attributed to the fifteenth-century didactic poem ‘Peter Idley’s instructions to his son.’ The saying “Dress

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

The 2022 U.S. Auto Tech National Championship Is Underway

by Michael Satterfield – 06/09/2022 Last year I had the chance to attend the inaugural U.S. Auto Tech National Championship (USATNC) as part of the IDEAL Elite Trades Championship Series, in Nashville,

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Great Road Trips: Albuquerque to Santa Fe

by Michael Satterfield -06/09/2022 New Mexico is one of those places that you just have to visit to understand, sparsely populated, expansive wilderness, and unique history and culture like nowhere else in

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Common Safety Hazards Truckers Face on the Road

TGR Staff | Photo via – 12/08/2022 Trucking is an incredibly important profession, and truckers are responsible for ensuring goods get to their destination safely and on time. But many people must

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

First Look: 2023 Cadillac Lyriq

by Michael Satterfield – 06/07/2022 Electrification is here and Cadillac has pulled the wraps off their first all-electric offering the midsized Lyriq SUV. I got my first look at the Lyriq while

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

You Can’t Change James Bond, But You Can Replace 007

by Michael Satterfield – Image by Marcel Eberle – Updated 06/03/2022 There has been a lot of talk about how the next James Bond needs to be a woman or a person of color, while

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Bugatti Type 59 Sports

TGR Staff | Photos Via Bugatti – 06/02/2022 Built in 1934 as a Type 59 Sports with a Type 57 chassis, this car would go on to receive a special new chassis

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

American Muscle Car Masters

TGR Staff -06/02/2022 American Muscle Car Masters (AMCM) is a relatively new racing series founded by drivers Al Fernandez and Craig McCormick to bring the excitement of Trans Am style racing to

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Toyota Launching GR86 Cup Series in 2023

TGR Staff – 06/01/2022 Toyota’s all-new single-make racing series. Beginning with the 2023 season, the GR Cup will be sanctioned by SRO America. The new series will offer affordable competition in 14

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

How to Plan the Perfect Adventure Weekend with Your Friends

TGR Staff – 06/01/2022 So you and your buddies have decided to take a weekend and go explore the great outdoors. Excellent choice! A little bit of preparation can go a long

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago