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
Category Archives: Motorsports
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
Video: Corvette at the 12 Hours of Sebring 1957
Join the Corvette factory race team for this recap of the 12 Hours of Sebring for 1957, featuring the sensational Corvette SS racer. Continue reading
Jim Hurtubise and the Mallard-Offy
Here’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
Six Classic Racecar Haulers
We’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
Rick Voegelin Reports on the Eagle Field Drags
Veteran 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