In bright, beautiful color, presenting a classic drag racing moment: when American hot rodders crossed the pond to compete in Britain’s 1964 International Drag Festival. Here are two minutes of newsreel heaven. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
1967 Ford Mark IV: Legend of LeMans
This wonderful new video produced by The Henry Ford tells one of the great stories in American auto racing: victory at Le Mans in 1967 for A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney in the mighty Ford Mark IV. Enjoy. Continue reading
Jim McCraw Reports From Historic Gasoline Alley at the 2016 Indy 500
This year’s 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 featured the largest assembly of vintage Indy cars ever assembled in one place. Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw was there for the spectacle, and here’s his report. Continue reading
The Worst Pace Cars in Indianapolis 500 History
REVISED AND UPDATED — Since 1911, some 100 vehicles have been chosen to serve as pace car for the Indianapolis 500. Hey, they can’t all be winners. Here are some of the more unfortunate selections. Continue reading
Video: Drag Racing Action at the 1966 Winternationals
Many say the 1960s were the golden age of drag racing. Watch this awesome action from the 1966 NHRA Winternationals and you’ll be inclined to agree. Continue reading
Video: McLaren Creates the Carbon-Fiber Race Car
In this new video from McLaren, famed Formula 1 designer John Barnard describes the creation of the 1981 McLaren MP4/1, the first carbon-fiber race car. The materials revolution in the auto industry continues, but it was born here. Watch. Continue reading
Two Wheels Too Many: The Story of the Pat Clancy Special
The Pat Clancy Special of 1948-49 easily qualifies as one of the strangest cars ever to run in the Indianapolis 500. Here’s the story behind this unique machine. Continue reading