Here’s a rare film from 1957 showing the step-by-step construction of the Corvette SS prototype at the General Motors Technical Center in Warren, Michigan. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: The Magic Midget — a History of MG in Racing
Many automakers claim their roots are in racing, but in the case of Britain’s storied MG marque, it’s the honest truth. Here’s a neat film history of MG in racing with the focus on the early years. Continue reading
Video: The Daytona Beach Speed Trials of 1957
Before the giant oval track was built at Daytona, they raced on the beach in a variety of events. Here’s some great footage of the NASCAR Daytona speed trials for 1957, featuring the measured mile. Continue reading
Video: Classic Drag Racing Action at the 1966 NHRA World Finals
From Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins to Tom “Mongoose” McEwen, you’ll see all the superstars of the golden age of drag racing in this 1966 film. The scene is the NHRA World Finals from Tulsa, Oklahoma, so strap in and hold on. Continue reading
Video: The 1970 Ford Drag Team in Action
Here’s some real old-school drag racing. In this 1970 clip, see the stars of the Ford Drag Team in action: Hubert Platt, Ed Terry, and Dick Loehr Continue reading
Video: John Force’s Funny Car Goes Ka-Blooey at Pomona
This past weekend’s NHRA Winternationals featured one of the more violent engine explosions in recent memory, but for the driver, 16-time Funny Car champion John Force, it was just another day at the office. See the video. Continue reading
Video: The First Daytona 500, 1959
This weekend kicks off a brand new NASCAR season with action from Daytona. To celebrate, here’s a nifty video race summary of the very first Daytona 500 in 1959. Continue reading