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A tour of the vintage racing paddock with Rick Voegelin

Posted on May 30, 2013 by MCG

We’re in for a real treat today. Motorsports veteran and MCG contributor Rick Voegelin has been cruising the pits at the West Coast historic racing events with his camera. Here’s his report. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports

Dreams and Nightmares–volume four

Posted on May 29, 2013 by MCG

Here’s MCG’s latest visit to the land of automotive what-if and never-was: volume four of Dreams and Nightmares.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, Dreams and Nightmares

Video: The Big Wheel — full length motion picture

Posted on May 28, 2013 by MCG

Grab your popcorn and Milk Duds. You want it? We’re gonna give it to you—straight from the gearbox! Here’s the 1949 racing classic, The Big Wheel, in its entirety.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports

Video: 1911 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 24, 2013 by MCG

Here’s some exceptional, seldom-seen film footage of the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500-Mile Sweepstakes. You’ve never seen anything like this—just watch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1911 Indy 500, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Video: 1965 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 23, 2013 by MCG

Okay, children of the ’60s: Here’s your most memorable Indy 500—repackaged in convenient 20-minute video form.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The best Indianapolis 500 pace cars of all time

Posted on May 22, 2013 by MCG

Now it’s time to accentuate the positive. Here are some of the greatest Indianapolis 500 pace cars through the years.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500 pace car

Video: the 1959 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Detroit

Posted on May 21, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a find: a clean, bright copy of the 1959 NHRA/Hot Rod film, Ingenuity in Action. Presenting the story of the inaugural NHRA U.S. Nationals in Detroit — a classic moment in drag racing history.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Detroit Dragway

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