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
Road Trip: Salvation Mountain
by Michael Satterfield Salvation Mountain is just south of the Salton Sea, outside of the small town of Niland, California. It was the vision of artist Leonard Knight who wanted to share his
Video: My Day at the Auto Club 400
by Michael Saterfield Auto Club Speedway invited me out to spend the weekend at the Service King 300 and Auto Club 400 in Fontana. With garage and pit access I was able to
Getaway HRH Palm Springs
by Michael Satterfield Sometimes you just need a weekend off and there is no better place for a weekend off than Palm Springs. So when the Hard Rock Hotel Palm Springs invited
Tio’s Tacos is a Must Visit So Cal Destination
by Michael Satterfield Just down the road from the historic Mission Inn is another Riverside landmark, Tio’s Tacos. When you first arrive at Tio’s you are greeted by owner Martin Sanchez’s unique
Galpin Rocket Goes Into Production
TGR Staff Galpin Motors, the internationally known leader in automobile retailing and home of famous custom shop, Galpin Auto Sports (GAS), announced today that the VLF Rocket V8, formerly known as the
What is at the End of Zzyzx Road
by Michael Satterfield If you have ever driven from Los Angeles to Las Vegas you pass by a road with a strange name, Zzyzx. Like many, I have driven by the sign
Repost: The Paul Walker / Roger Rodas Memorial Meet
This story was originally posted on December 9th, 2013 shortly after the memorial. Today marks the 3rd anniversary of the tragic deaths of Paul Walker and Roger Rodas. The lines stretched as
Car Girl: El Mirage with Anemone Jones
by Michael Satterfield El Mirage is a magical place, several times a year the dusty nearly flat dry lakebed is transformed into one of the fastest places on earth. Teams from mostly
New Law for California Drivers
Editorial: California residents will face new restrictions on the use of cell phones and electronic devices this coming January thanks to Assemblyman Bill Quirk’s (D) new bill AB 1785. The bill which
CHP Charger Pursuit
FCA US LLC announced today that the California Highway Patrol (CHP) has placed orders for more than 580 Dodge Charger Pursuit police sedans to replace aging vehicles in its fleet. The vehicles
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