Here’s a little-known story in Ford racing history, in the USA anyway: the 1970 Ford GT70. This original factory film details the fascinating Ford of Britain program. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Junior Johnson Aces the 1960 Daytona 500
Watch foxy Junior Johnson stalk the field to score a clever victory in the 1960 Daytona 500. Continue reading
Video: Ford V8 Dominates The 1933 Elgin National Stock Car Road Race
Here’s rare footage from one of the great spectacles in American racing history: Fred Frame winning the 1933 National Stock Car Road Race on the grueling road course in Elgin, Illinois. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1957 Corvette SS
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
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