Today’s NASCAR fans might be shocked to learn there was once stock car racing with convertibles. There sure was, and it was very popular in its time. Here’s a fond look back at the NASCAR ragtops. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Stirling Moss and MG at Bonneville
Presented in bright, crisp color, here is a celebrated moment in British motor history: Stirling Moss runs 245 mph in the MG EX181 streamliner at Bonneville in 1957, breaking a long list of international and American speed records. This is beautiful footage, watch. Continue reading
Video: 1970 Ford Drag Team in Action
Here’s some old-school drag racing. In this awesome 1970 clip, see Ford drag team stars Hubert Platt, Ed Terry, and Dick Loehr in action. Continue reading
Video: 1967 U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen
Here’s five minutes sure to light up your day: a wonderful film recap of the 1967 United States Grand Prix at Watkins Glen in clean, bright color. Enjoy. Continue reading
A Quick Visit With Smokey Yunick
Here’s a familiar photo from the GM media archives featuring Smokey Yunick on the pit wall at the 1962 Daytona 500. There’s a lot going on here, so let’s take a closer look. Continue reading
Video: The Glorious Sounds of the BRM V16
Listen to one of the most wonderful noises the automotive world has ever produced: the animal scream of the BRM V16. Continue reading
Video: A Tour of the Can-Am Paddock at Road Atlanta, 1972
REVISED AND UPDATED – This short film provides a priceless, close-up look at the Can-Am scene in 1972. Don’t miss this, vintage racing fans. Continue reading