Here’s a rare moment in motor racing: The year is 1956, and British national racing hero Mike Hawthorn is taking us on a guided tour of the historic Le Mans circuit in a factory D-Type Jaguar. Enjoy. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Another Look at the Indy Roadster Era
Mac’s Motor City Garage takes a fond look back at maybe the greatest Indy cars ever, the fabulous roadsters. Here’s a brief history and giant photo gallery. Continue reading
Video: Wild ’60s Match Racing Action from Cecil County Dragway
We will never see drag racing like this again. Watch this amazing ’60s match-racing action from Cecil County Dragway way back when. And hang onto your seat. Continue reading
The Anglias: Drag Racing’s Little Monsters
Spooky to drive but fun to watch, the Anglia gassers contributed more than their fair share of excitement to the glory days of drag racing. Here’s a quick look back at the colorful little devils. Continue reading
A Most Remarkable Engine: The Duray U16
Leon Duray’s entry in the 1931 Indy 500—a supercharged, 16-cylinder two-stroke—was a complete failure, but that doesn’t make it one bit less fascinating. Join us for a closer look at one of the most unusual racing engines ever built. Continue reading
Video: Danny Ongais and M/T Rule the 1969 Funny Car World
In this short film, we get a look inside the all-conquering Mickey Thompson funny car team of 1969. It’s one of the great stories in drag racing—check it out. Continue reading
Video: Crucible of Speed—the 1946 Indianapolis 500
Watch the early heroes of the Indy 500, including Ray Harroun, Ralph DePalma, and Wilbur Shaw, trade famous racing stories in this wonderful 1946 Firestone color film, Crucible of Speed. This will make your day, race fans. Continue reading