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Video: The 1963 Daytona 500

Posted on August 3, 2019 by MCG

The 1963 Daytona 500, won by beloved underdog Tiny Lund, is one of the great stories in American motorsports. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1963 Daytona 500, NASCAR, Tiny Lund, Wood Brothers

Video: The Story of Silent Sam, the 1967 STP Turbine

Posted on July 17, 2019 by MCG

Few race cars have generated more controversy than the STP Turbine that darned near won the 1967 Indy 500. Here’s a great little period video with the story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1967 STP Turbine, Any Granatelli, Indianapolis 500, Parnelli Jones

Video: Nitro Fuel System Secrets

Posted on July 16, 2019 by MCG

A Top Fuel engine is one of the most awesome internal combustion machines ever created, and the fuel system is the key to it all. Courtesy of NHRA, here’s a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NHRA, NHRA Funny Car, Top Fuel Dragster

Video: When TV Tommy Ivo Drove the Wagon Master One Last Time

Posted on July 6, 2019 by MCG

Tommy Ivo is one of America’s most beloved drag racers and a legend in the sport. Watch him take his most famous hot rod for one final blast down the quarter-mile. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Showboat, TV Tommy Ivo, Wagon Master

Video: Cale Yarborough Wins the 1970 Motor State 400

Posted on June 27, 2019 by MCG

In clear, beautiful color, here are Cale Yarborough and the Wood Brothers at the top of their game at Michigan International Speedway in 1970. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Cale Yarborough, Michigan International Raceway, NASCAR, NASCAR Grand National Series, Wood Brothers

Video: Rob Walker, Racing’s Last Great Privateer

Posted on June 13, 2019 by MCG

Courtesy of Goodwood Road & Racing, here’s an excellent video biography of one of the most beloved figures in Formula 1: team owner Rob Walker. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Formula 1, Rob Walker

Video: AJ Foyt Wins the 1961 Indy 500

Posted on May 24, 2019 by MCG

See the legendary AJ Foyt score the first of his four Indianapolis 500 victories in this nifty three-minute newsreel short.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged AJ Foyt, Indianapolis 500

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