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Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1962 NHRA Winternationals

Posted on May 7, 2019 by MCG

From Pomona, California, here’s a great film vintage film report on the 1962 NHRA Winternationals.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Dragmaster Dart, NHRA, NHRA Winternationals

Watch Dale Earnhardt Sr.’s Final Win: the 2000 Winston 500 at Talladega

Posted on May 1, 2019 by MCG

Dale Earnhardt Sr. scored his 76th and final NASCAR victory at the Talladega fall race in 2000—and it was truly one for the ages. See the last five laps of one his most memorable wins here.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 2000 Winston 500, Dale Earnhardt Sr., NASCAR

Video: The 1969 British Grand Prix in Color

Posted on April 23, 2019 by MCG

The 1969 British Grand Prix is remembered for one of the great driver duels in Formula 1 history. In bold, beautiful color, here’s the two-minute newsreel version Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1969 British Grand Prix, Formula 1, Jackie Stewart, Jochen RIndt

Video: How NASCAR Wheels are Made

Posted on April 14, 2019 by MCG

Four of the more overlooked and underappreciated components on any NASCAR race car: the wheels. Let’s see how they make ’em. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Aero Racing Wheels, NASCAR, NASCAR Monster Cup

Video: 1965 drag racing documentary — The Hot Rod Story

Posted on April 10, 2019 by MCG

OngaisHere’s a great old film from Southern California exploring the wild world of drag racing in 1965. Don’t miss this one, hot rodders and drag racers. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Hot Rod Magazine Drags, NHRA, Riverside Raceway

Video: Ron Colonna’s Quarter-Scale Novi V8

Posted on March 30, 2019 by MCG

Presenting another work of art by master model builder Ron Colonna: a quarter-scale model of the legendary Novi V8 with matching centrifugal supercharger. Hear it sing right here. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Models & Miniatures, Motorsports | Tagged Novi, Ron Colonna

Video: Cummins Diesel at the Indy 500

Posted on March 28, 2019 by MCG

Cummins Diesel has a long and glorious history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This original Cummins film from 1952 tells the story.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Cummins Diesel, Cummins Indy, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

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