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
Category Archives: Auto History
A visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum
In the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you’ll find one of the finest auto museums in the world. Here’s the cook’s tour with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
A Very Special ’40 Willys Coupe
Have a look at this beautiful, one-of-a-kind Willys woody coupe constructed in Ohio back in the late 1940s. Continue reading
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.
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