Here’s the latest from Slot Mods USA, custom builders of slot car tracks for the rich and famous. The company calls this setup the Premier Edition Raceway—its first “standard offering.” Look, only 35,000 bucks. And just in time for Mother’s Day! Continue reading
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Dean Jeffries 1933–2013
The automotive world has lost a great painter, builder, and creative force. Dean Jeffries, creator of the Mantaray and the Monkeemobile, has passed away at age 80. Continue reading
Stock car drivers in the Indy 500
In the golden age of American racing, NASCAR drivers often came north to the Speedway to test their talents in the Indy 500. Here are a few.
MCG Executive Briefing for May 6, 2013
With a perfect move, James Hinchcliffe nipped Takuma Sato on the final corner of the final lap to win the Sao Paulo 300 IndyCar race in Brazil. Get all this car biz news and more in the Executive Briefing. John Cote photo for IndyCar Continue reading
Video: 1955 Darlington Southern 500
The original 1955 Southern 500 ran for over five grueling hours. Lucky for us, here’s a newsreel version from back in the day that packs all the action into just a few minutes. Continue reading
Video bonus: EJ Potter in action
Because mere words are not sufficient, here’s some rare video of the late EJ Potter wheeling his Chevy-powered drag bike, the Widowmaker. Continue reading
Saturday Morning CarTune: Shut Down
Readers at Mac’s Motor City Garage flat love the Beach Boys. So here you go: Today’s CarTune is their 1963 hit, “Shut Down.” Continue reading