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MCG Executive Briefing for February 23, 2015

Posted on February 23, 2015 by MCG

Joey Logano Daytona 500Joey 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

Posted on February 20, 2015 by MCG

1915 Cyclone McQueenFormerly 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 →

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The Classic Gasser Photos of Wayne Arteaga

Posted on February 19, 2015 by MCG

Wayne Arteaga gasser scene leadREVISED 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.

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Video: Basics of the English Wheel

Posted on February 19, 2015 by MCG

Lazze English Wheel basicsEver 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 →

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Video: See a NASCAR Crankshaft Machined From a Raw Chunk of Steel

Posted on February 18, 2015 by MCG

V8 crankshaftBecause 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 →

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Video: 1964 British Grand Prix in Color

Posted on February 17, 2015 by MCG

1964 British Grand PrixHere’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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged British Grand Prix, Formula One

MCG Executive Briefing for February 16, 2015

Posted on February 16, 2015 by MCG

Jaguar D-TypeOriginally 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 →

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