Vintage Racing - Page 17

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.

Bulova’s Forgotten Motorsports Heritage

When most people think of motorsports watches, major brands like Rolex, Tag Heuer, and Yema spring to mind, but Bulova, a watch brand with a 146-year history, isn't one that most automotive enthusiasts

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

Jaguar Restarts D-Type Production

Jaguar Classic is re-starting production of the iconic Jaguar D-type race car in Coventry, 62 years after the last example was built in 1956. The first Jaguar D-type to be assembled by

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

DB4 G.T. Continuations in Production

Another landmark in Aston Martin’s ‘Second Century Plan’ was achieved today with production officially returning to the company’s historic Newport Pagnell site. It marks a uniquely significant moment in which history has

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Performance Racing Industry Show

by Michael Satterfield – 12/11/2017 I just got back from the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) show in Indianapolis, Indiana. This was my first time at the show, but it won’t be my

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Rediscovering The 1954 La Carrera Panamericana: A Journey Through Time

In 1954, the Carrera Panamericana pushed the limits of man and machine, cementing its reputation as one of the most grueling and dangerous races in motorsport history. Featuring legendary drivers like Carroll

by Michael Satterfield

7 years ago

Book: My Old Car

by Mike Satterfield If you are a car person, you know that some cars come to represent so much more than just transportation, they become part of our life story and are

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

The Top 5 Formula 1 Drivers of All Time

One of the most difficult tasks a person could assign an F1 fan would be to list the best five Formula 1 drivers of all time. The sport is extremely dynamic and

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

Mini Mania’s Don Racine Takes on Can-Am Mini Challenge

California’s Mini Mania owner/founder Don Racine is launching an all-out assault on the prestigious Can-Am Mini Challenge this September with a fleet of vintage Classic Minis featuring race and championship-winning cars spanning

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

SCRAMP re-launched the famed Monterey Historic Automobile Races

TGR Staff In four weeks tens of thousands of the world’s automobile community will sharpen their focus on all the activities that comprise Monterey Classic Car Week that runs from August 11-20.

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

JPS 635 CSi

One of the most exciting and evocative racing touring cars from yesteryear will be making its European debut at this summer’s Silverstone Classic (28-30 July). Indeed, the Classic will be the first

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago

SVRA Historic Sports Car Festival

Auto Club Speedway was home to the 2017 Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA) Historic Sports Car Festival this past weekend. Sadly turnout was low at the event and the Santa Ana winds were

by Michael Satterfield

8 years ago