Lost Dragstrip: Fontana Drag City
Not far from my old studio in Rancho Cucamonga is a place that was once known as Fontana Drag City and remains among the suburban housing tracks. So, I decided to take
Where Cars Meet Culture
Inside Santa Lucia Preserve – One of America’s Most Exclusive Communities
by Michael Satterfield – 10/05/2021 (updated 12-21-2021) Just outside of Carmel California is a community like none other, Santa Lucia Preserve, this private enclave is one of the most exclusive developments in
The Salton Sea North Shore Yacht Club
I am a major fan of mid-century modern architecture, and being in Southern California, we have more than our fair share of it to see. But one of my all-time favorite designers
The James Dean Memorial
by Michael Satterfield – 07/31/2012 I had a chance to stop by the James Dean Memorial today on my trip through the Central Valley; so much has been written and speculated about the
Cars Land at Disney California Adventure
by Michael Satterfield Disney spent beaucoup bucks reinventing California Adventure the theme park, and the result is a walk down Route 66. Walking the front gate you are greeted by this classic
RRL Stores Melrose & Malibu
By Michael Satterfield RRL has a unique way of capturing classic American style, even if it is mostly made in China and Indonesia. Visiting one of their stores is a visual delight of
Lost California: Lake Elsinore
By Michael Satterfield Saying the name Lake Elsinore or The Inland Empire to most Southern Californians generates a smirk and some deprecating statement about drugs or gang violence… both issues that have
VIDEO: Brutal Road Rage Beating on I-5
Warning this video is graphic: Two motorists get into a altercation on the 5 freeway near LA. The fight starts off as a one on one, but as usual once the punk
VW Show Irvine
TGR Staff We headed out to the VW Classic in Irvine today, as always it was a weird and while time with the Volkswagen crowd. To keep up with my adventures and
Carroll Shelby: The Fight over his Body
Many of you know that we have been following the passing of and tributes to Carroll Shelby closely here on TheGentlemanRacer.com but what you might not know (we didn’t) is that Carroll
The Petersen Automotive Museum
by Michael Satterfield If you happen to be in Los Angeles, you should take the time to visit The Petersen Automotive Museum, one of the best collections of classic cars, motorcycles, and
Touring Catalina in Vintage Bus
by Michael Satterfield Catalina is a place frozen in time, with few cars and historic homes, it is like stepping back to a simpler time. One of the best ways to see
Carroll Shelby Tribute at Petersen Automotive Museum
Carroll Shelby International, Inc., and Ford Motor Company will celebrate the incredible life of Carroll Hall Shelby at the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles on May 30, 2012. The two-day event
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