Joey Logano drafted past Jimmie Johnson with nine laps remaining to win the 2015 Daytona 500 in his Penske Racing Ford. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
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MCG Executive Briefing for February 20, 2015
Formerly owned by actor Steve McQueen, this rare 1915 Cyclone V-Twin board racer could bring up to $750,000 at the Mecum Auctions E.J. Cole collection sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading
The Classic Gasser Photos of Wayne Arteaga
REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW, FIRST-HAND INFO AND PHOTOS — These awesome photos, snapped back in the ’60s by Wayne Arteaga at his backyard race shop, capture a priceless moment in the golden age of drag racing. Check them out.
Video: Basics of the English Wheel
Ever wondered exactly how an English wheel works? This great little video by metalworking guru Lazze demonstrates several key principles of the venerable panel-forming tool—and an important secret. Watch this. Continue reading
Video: See a NASCAR Crankshaft Machined From a Raw Chunk of Steel
Because the first CNC crankshaft video we featured here was so wildly popular, we’ve returned with an even better one. Watch as a NASCAR crankshaft is created from a raw forged blank on a single machine—untouched by human hands. Continue reading
Video: 1964 British Grand Prix in Color
Here’s a rare find: newsreel coverage of the 1964 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in bright, beautiful, living color. You’re going to enjoy this. Continue reading
MCG Executive Briefing for February 16, 2015
Originally owned by Finnish race driver and tennis star Curt Lincoln, this 1955 Jaguar D-Type will be one of the headliners at next month’s RM Auctions Amelia Island sale. Get all the latest auto industry news in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading