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A collection of late-1950s racing and club event dash plaques, including SCCA San Francisco Region events, Cotati, Tracy, Stockton, Vaca Valley, and Miniature Grand Prix plaques from California’s grassroots sports car scene.

Racing Dash Plaques: The Small Metal Trophies That Tell Big Stories

Before event stickers, digital check-ins, and Instagram proof-of-life posts, racers carried their history on the dashboard. Racing Dash plaques were simple, durable, and deeply personal reminders of where a car had been,

The Greatest Race You Have Never Heard Of: New York To Paris, 1908

In 1908, six automobiles left Times Square in the middle of winter on an almost impossible mission: drive from New York to Paris. Across snow, mud, railbeds, Siberia, and political chaos, the

1971 Motor Trend 500: Rare Amateur Photos From Riverside International Raceway NASCAR’s First Winston Cup Race

A newly discovered collection of amateur photos from the 1971 Motor Trend 500 opens a window into Riverside International Raceway, where Ray Elder defeated NASCAR legends in the first race of the

Monaco Motor Racing: Edward Quinn Motorsport 1950–1965

Monaco Motor Racing: A Photographic Love Letter to Monaco’s Golden Age Think of Monaco in the early years of Formula 1, tight streets, minimal barriers, elegant spectators leaning on stone balustrades, and

by Michael Satterfield

11 months ago

A 1965 Shelby GT350 driven by Randy Nonnenberg of San Francisco passes a 1962 Ford Galaxie on the inside of Turn 8.”

Historic Cars, Open Pits, And Racing Legends At Road America Vintage Weekend

Experience the thrill of vintage racing at Road America, where over 240 classic race cars and thousands of fans celebrated Road America Vintage Weekend as part of the track’s 70th anniversary in

by Chris Mulvihill

11 months ago

Pirelli Calendar Icons: The Book That Captures Generations of Supermodels And Celebrities

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the legendary and exclusive Pirelli calendar, this retrospective volume reproduces the complete calendars from 1964 until today. The spectacular, super-sized lineup also includes numerous behind-the-scenes images, the

by TGR Staff

11 months ago

The Legacy Of Miller’s Outpost: A Grandfather’s Vest And A Lost West Coast Icon

Before it became Anchor Blue, Miller’s Outpost was the heart of California cool. This story looks back at the iconic retailer through the lens of one well-worn vest passed down from grandfather

by Michael Satterfield

11 months ago

1958 Packard Hawk: America’s Forgotten Supercharged Luxury GT

Explore the bold styling, supercharged performance, and rare manual gearbox of the 1958 Packard Hawk. Packard’s swan song and one of the rarest American GTs ever built.

by Michael Satterfield

11 months ago

Great Road Trips: A Journey To The Most Iconic Historic Hotels In The Southwest

Plan the ultimate road trip through the Southwest and stay at historic hotels that have hosted movie stars, presidents, and pioneers of the American West.

by Michael Satterfield

1 year ago

Back To The Future: Early 2000s SEMA, The Cars That Defined An Era

Take a nostalgic ride through the Early 2000s SEMA shows, an era of import tuners, neon glow kits, and chrome that could blind a bystander. Here’s a look back at the cars

by Michael Satterfield

1 year ago

Racing into History: Jean Trévoux and the 1951 Packard 200 at La Carrera Panamericana

Racing Into History: Jean Trévoux And The 1951 Packard 200 La Carrera Panamericana

In 1951, Jean Trévoux and a rugged Packard 200 Club Sedan took on the world’s most dangerous road race, La Carrera Panamericana. From the jungles of Chiapas to the border at Ciudad

by Michael Satterfield

1 year ago

Stunning Studebakers: A Rolling Tribute To Innovation At The Savoy Automobile Museum

From the elegant lines of the President Limousine to the space-age styling of the Avanti, the Savoy Automobile Museum’s latest exhibit brings Studebaker’s rich and often underrated legacy back into the spotlight.

by TGR Staff

1 year ago

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

by Michael Satterfield

1 year ago

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