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A Quick Visit With Smokey Yunick

Posted on August 8, 2015 by MCG

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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1962 Daytona 500, Daytona 500, Fireball Roberts, Smokey Yunick

Video: The Glorious Sounds of the BRM V16

Posted on July 14, 2015 by MCG

BRM V16 videoListen to one of the most wonderful noises the automotive world has ever produced: the animal scream of the BRM V16. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports

Video: A Tour of the Can-Am Paddock at Road Atlanta, 1972

Posted on July 11, 2015 by MCG

LM-PorscheREVISED 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 →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Can-Am

Video: Corvette at the 12 Hours of Sebring 1957

Posted on July 8, 2015 by MCG

1957 Corvette SS SebringJoin the Corvette factory race team for this recap of the 12 Hours of Sebring for 1957, featuring the sensational Corvette SS racer.    Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Corvette SS

Jim Hurtubise and the Mallard-Offy

Posted on June 9, 2015 by MCG

Mallard-Offy 1968Here’s one of the most beloved stories in Speedway history: the tale of Jim Hurtubise and his Mallard-Offy, the last roadster to race in the Indianapolis 500.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Jim Hurtubise, Mallard-Offy

Six Classic Racecar Haulers

Posted on May 28, 2015 by MCG

Chevrolet Box Truck Richard Childress CRCWe’ve said it before: There was a time in racing when even the transporters had personality. Here are six memorable racecar haulers from yesteryear.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged race transporters

Rick Voegelin Reports on the Eagle Field Drags

Posted on May 27, 2015 by MCG

Phillips 2Veteran writer/racer Rick Voegelin recently took in the 2015 Eagle Field Drags in rural Firebaugh, California, where the racing remains true to its roots. Here’s his full report.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Eagle Field Drags

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