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Video: Smokey Yunick speaks

Posted on February 15, 2013 by MCG

YunickSince Smokey Yunick passed away in 2001, there’s an entire generation of gearheads who never got a chance to see and hear him speak. Today we fix that. Here’s one of the great personalities in motorsports telling it like it is.

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Smokey Yunick

The Year in Cars: 1955

Posted on February 14, 2013 by MCG

Here’s the latest in a regular series at Mac’s Motor City Garage, the Year in Cars. This time around we feature 1955.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Design, The Year in Cars | Tagged 1955

Daytona 500 Countdown: day minus 11

Posted on February 13, 2013 by MCG

With just 11 days remaining until the 2013 Datyona 500, we review one of the most prolific car numbers in NASCAR history: the 11.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Sprint Cup

Daytona 500 Countdown: day minus 13

Posted on February 11, 2013 by MCG

With 13 days remaining until the 2013 Daytona 500, we recall a genuine NASCAR legend, Smokey Yunick’s number 13 Chevelle.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Smokey Yunick, Sprint Cup

Phil Remington, 1921-2013

Posted on February 10, 2013 by MCG

Phil Remington, one of the great talents of American motor racing, passed away Saturday, February 9. He was 92.   –All American Racers photo

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Posted in Auto History, Industry News, Motorsports | Tagged Phil Remington

Daytona 500 Countdown: day minus 15

Posted on February 9, 2013 by MCG

With 15 days remaining until the green flag falls on the 2013 Daytona 500, here’s a look back at the number 15 in NASCAR history.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Sprint Cup

Cars and stars–volume two

Posted on February 4, 2013 by MCG

Your wish is our command. Due to popular demand, Mac’s Motor City Garage has circled back with another huge photo gallery of celebrities and their cars.

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