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1967 Belgian Grand Prix: A Triumph Of American Ingenuity At Spa

At the 1967 Belgian Grand Prix held at Spa-Francorchamps, Dan Gurney made racing history by winning the Belgian Grand Prix in a car of his own design. Relive the drama, danger, and

1952 Packard Parisian Coupe By Pinin Farina

Dubbed the Packard Parisian Coupe, the car was intended to be a stylish halo vehicle for the brand—perhaps even a limited production model for its most elite clients. But despite the compelling

Nation Of Speed: Inside The Smithsonian’s Boldest Exhibit Yet

Explore how the Smithsonian’s “Nation of Speed” exhibit at the National Air and Space Museum examines America’s obsession with velocity—from air races and rocket sleds to Evel Knievel and Indy 500 legends.

Ferrari Formula 1 Car By Car: Every Race Car Since 1950

Motorbooks has released a new book, Ferrari Formula 1 Car by Car: Every Race Car Since 1950, showcasing each of Ferrari's F1 cars chronologically. Each car's technical specifications, unique features, and competition records for

by TGR Staff

4 years ago

Gentleman Racer Don Harkness

by Michael Satterfield Donald James Harkness was a pioneer in the automotive and aeronautical industries, who got bit by the motorsports bug in 1924 when he imported an Overland chassis from the

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Chicago In The 70s

In the 1970s the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency hired a team of photographers to document American life, the focus was to create a visual record of life, culture, living standards, and the

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

1902 Oldsmobile Pirate Beach Racer

TGR Staff In 1902 Ransom E. Olds, the founder of Oldsmobile, wanted to generate some excitement for his still very new car company, as always motorsports would be the way to prove

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Before the Cobra, the Origin of AC

TGR Staff AC is most widely known as the maker of the AC Ace, a car that would go on to become the Ferrari beating Shelby Cobra. Since 1922 some version AC

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Gentleman Racer Jimmie Costa Jr.

TGR Staff Jimmie Costa, Jr. got his start behind the wheel driving for Ralph Ambrose “Pappy” Hankinson in auto polo matches that Hankinson promoted. The auto polo matches were used to fill

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Touring Japan in the 1920s

TGR Staff Albert Menasco was known for his innovative airplane engine designs, he dropped out of high school in Los Angeles to become a wing-walking stunt man and later attempted to join

by Michael Satterfield

4 years ago

Collection of Rare James Bond Memorabilia to be Auctioned

Sotheby's is hosting one of the largest auctions of James Bond film posters and promotional materials every in one single sale. The collection of almost 200 items includes original film posters, photographs, and

by TGR Staff

4 years ago

Richard Petty at NASCAR’s Last Dirt Race

by Michael Satterfield NASCAR announced that the 2021 season will include the first dirt track race for the series since 1970. While it has been met with a mixed reception, I thought

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

Bathurst 1946

by Michael Satterfield The 1946 New South Wales Grand Prix was staged at the Mount Panorama Circuit near Bathurst in New South Wales, Australia 7 October 1946. The race was 25

by Michael Satterfield

5 years ago

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