We’ve said it before: There was a time in racing when even the transporters had personality. Here are six memorable racecar haulers from yesteryear. Continue reading
Category Archives: Auto History
Rick Voegelin Reports on the Eagle Field Drags
Veteran writer/racer Rick Voegelin recently took in the 2015 Eagle Field Drags in rural Firebaugh, California, where the racing remains true to its roots. Here’s his full report. Continue reading
May 26, 1937: The Battle of the Overpass
On this day 78 years ago, the Ford Motor Company won a battle but lost a war. Here we revisit the story of the Battle of the Overpass. Continue reading
Eight Great but Forgotten Indy 500 Pace Cars
Many great cars have paced the Indianapolis 500 since 1911, but maybe not all of them have received the recognition they deserve. Here are eight pace cars that are more than worthy of another look. Continue reading
Video: 1965 Lotus-Ford — Indy 500 Winner
Here’s the perfect warmup for this weekend’s Indy 500: a new and truly first-class video history of one of the legendary Indy winners, Jim Clark’s 1965 Lotus-Ford, courtesy of The Henry Ford. Please enjoy. Continue reading
Video: George Robson Wins the 1946 Indianapolis 500
REVISED AND EXPANDED — This excellent five-minute newsreel footage of the 1946 Indianapolis 500, won by George Robson, includes a very special narrator: the legendary sports announcer Red Barber. Continue reading
Six Tail Lamps on a Corvette
Back in the day, Corvettes with six tail lamps were a familiar sight—even though Chevrolet never officially offered such an option. Here’s the story behind this interesting Corvette non-feature. Continue reading