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The 1964 NHRA Winternationals in Photos

Posted on September 4, 2018 by MCG

Only 54 years past deadline, here’s our report on the 1964 NHRA Winternationals from Pomona, California. On the plus side, we’ve got some awesome color slides from the event. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1964 NHRA WInternationals, NHRA

Video: The 1932 Indianapolis 500

Posted on August 22, 2018 by MCG

Thanks to the IndyCar Series, here’s an awesome newsreel report on the 1932 Indianapolis 500 that includes some great action both on and off the track. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Fred Frame, Indianapolis 500

Video: 1962 Monaco Grand Prix in Color

Posted on July 26, 2018 by MCG

Check out this breathtaking footage of the 1962 Monaco Grand Prix filmed in glorious 70 mm color. If you don’t have a time machine, here’s the next best thing. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Formula 1, Monaco Grand Prix

Video: Richard Petty Dominates the 1966 Daytona 500

Posted on July 14, 2018 by MCG

Richard Petty put the hurt on the field with his lopsided victory in the 1966 Daytona 500. Here’s all the action, including some great behind-the-scenes footage.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Daytona 500, NASCAR, Richard Petty

One For the Books: Kyle Busch and Kyle Larson Battle in Chicago

Posted on July 1, 2018 by MCG

They’ll be talking about this NASCAR finish for years to come, as Kyle Larson and Kyle Busch traded blows in this weekend’s Monster Cup race at Chicagoland. Watch this.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Kyle Busch, Kyle Larson, Monster Cup, NASCAR

A Video Biography of Mickey Thompson

Posted on June 30, 2018 by MCG

Here’s a quick video biography of one of the most remarkable characters in motorsports history, Mickey Thompson. Strap yourself in and watch.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Bonneville, Mickey Thompson

Video: Dry Lakes Racing Before the War

Posted on June 9, 2018 by MCG

Check out this priceless home-movie footage from the California Dry Lakes scene in 1940—before hot rods were called hot rods.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged Harper Dry Lake

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