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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

Art of The Gas Station: Shell Service Stations Over the Years

TGR Staff – 02/22/2023 Shell is one of the world’s largest oil and gas companies, operating in over 70 countries. The company’s history dates back to the late 19th century when two

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

The Vortic Watch Company Military Edition

TGR Staff – 02/13/2023 Vortic Watches is one of the most unique watch brands in the USA, the small company founded in Fort Collins, Colorado, takes classic American pocket watch movements and

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About the Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is a sports car that was first introduced by Ford in April 1964. It was based on the Ford Falcon compact car platform but featured a longer hood, shorter

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About Morgan Motor Company

The Morgan Motor Company is a British car manufacturer that has been producing hand-built sports cars for over 100 years. Founded in 1910 by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan, the company has a

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Lost Racetracks: Jungle Park Bloomingdale, Indiana

by Michael Satterfield – 01/02/2023 Indiana is recognized globally for its auto racing, with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and its annual 500-mile race being among the most famous in the sport. However,

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Gentlewoman Racer: Prudence Fawcett

Prudence Marie Blake Fawcett grew up with a love for cars encouraged by her uncle Percy, a Bugatti enthusiast. Her first car was a Wolseley Hornet, which she would maintain herself at

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Pictorial: 1971 Cam-Am Race at Edmonton International Speedway

TGR Staff – 01/02/2023 The 1971 Can-Am race at Edmonton International Speedway was a sports car racing event held on July 18, 1971, in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The race was the fifth

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

What is a Kit Car? A Brief History of Component Cars

Kit cars, also known as component cars or replica cars, are vehicles that are sold in kit form and assembled by the owner. They are typically replicas of classic or exotic sports

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Everything You Need to Know about the Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover has a long history of producing a rugged, off-road vehicle that was first introduced in the United Kingdom in 1948. Originally called the Series 1, it would go on

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About Sir Jackie Stewart

Michael Satterfield – 12/16/2022 I was invited out to the Formula 1 race in Austin this year to enjoy the hospitality of Rolex, let me tell you, Formula 1 with Rolex is

by Michael Satterfield

3 years ago

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