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Resurrecting Legend: The Long-Lost Ford GT40 P/1067 Emerges From A California Garage

Hidden for decades in a Thousand Oaks garage, one of the rarest Ford GT40s—chassis P/1067—has been rediscovered, igniting new passion for a Le Mans icon that almost slipped through history’s fingers.

Datsun 240Z Rally Legacy: The Z Car That Conquered Safari And Monte Carlo

We stopped in to visit the Datsun 240Z Rally Cars at the Nissan Heritage Center in Japan; for more from our visit to Japan. In the early 70s, Nissan wanted to make

3 Days In Maranello: Driving The Ferrari Test Track

Pista di Fiorano (the Ferrari test track) is hallowed ground for automotive enthusiasts. Located near the Italian town of Maranello, just about 1,000 feet from the front gate of the Ferrari factory,

Bill Clave’s Retro Motorsport Livery Planes

Who doesn’t like some classic racing colors, and who doesn’t like old planes? Artist Bill Clave has blended the best of both… making the world a much cooler place. Classic liveries from Gulf

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

1986 Porsche 962 Race Car to be Auctioned in Monterey

TGR Staff The Porsche 962 is one of those cars that just keeps going, raced from 1984 through the mid-90’s the car was popular with factory-backed teams and privateers alike. The 962

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Aston Martin Racing Unveils New Gulf Livery

Aston Martin Racing and Gulf have unveiled the winner of their livery design competition. The design, inspired by the change in atmosphere as day gives way to night during the 24 Hours

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

NASCAR Driver Accused of Stealing Competitor’s Vehicles

Mike Harmon Nationwide Series NASCAR driver Mike Harmon turned himself in to police after arrest warrants were issued for him and his business partner David Novak. According to investigators the pair were wanted in connection with the

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Icon of Speed: José Froilán González Passes-away at 90

TGR Staff One of the other great Argentinian Grand Prix drivers of the 1950s was José Froilán González nicknamed El Cabezon (Fat Head). His raw talent impressed Ferrari team leader Alberto Ascari and his

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler dies in accident at Bridgeport

NASCAR driver Jason Leffler died after an accident yesterday night while racing at Bridgeport Speedway. The 37-year-old Leffler, who had seen some success in NASCAR’s Nationwide Series was pronounced dead shortly after

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Gulf Racing at Silverstone

Last week Gulf Racing UK was tackling the storied Silverstone Circuit in the McLaren MP4-12C GT3. Car #69 finished 10th in class, car #9 15th in class. For More visit the Gulf Racing UK

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Moto Girl: Cristy Lee

Cristy Lee is a TV host, reporter, gear-head and motorcycle road racer. The native of Florida moved to Detroit after college to work as a professional dancer before getting a job with

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Party with Aston Martin at Le Mans

Nothing sounds cooler to me than hanging out with the Aston Martin/Gulf Racing team at Le Mans and for just under $6,200 you can. Now that sounds like a lot, but for

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago

Corvette Racing Off to Solid Start in Le Mans

Corvette Racing successfully worked through its testing program Sunday for the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The pair of velocity yellow Compuware Corvette C6.Rs completed eight hours of running with no major

by Michael Satterfield

13 years ago