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.
Category Archives: Auto History
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
Great Model T Ford website—check it out!
Hungry for more lore about the car that put America on wheels? Here’s a top-notch web resource for all things Model T Ford. Continue reading
Remembering EJ Potter, the Michigan Madman
When EJ Potter passed away, the motorsports world lost one of its great characters. Mac’s Motor City Garage looks back at a truly singular individual. Continue reading
Bookshelf: Unsafe at Any Speed by Ralph Nader
Car buffs may not approve of this assessment, but Ralph Nader’s Unsafe at any Speed is one of the most important automotive books ever written. Continue reading
The Cars of Cuba
One of MCG’s favorite destinations on Facebook is the page Carros Clasicos de Cuba, or for us gringos, Classic Cars of Cuba. Here’s a quick tour. Continue reading