Many great cars have paced the Indianapolis 500 since 1911, but maybe not all of them have received the recognition they deserve. Here are eight pace cars that are more than worthy of another look. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: 1965 Lotus-Ford — Indy 500 Winner
Here’s the perfect warmup for this weekend’s Indy 500: a new and truly first-class video history of one of the legendary Indy winners, Jim Clark’s 1965 Lotus-Ford, courtesy of The Henry Ford. Please enjoy. Continue reading
Video: George Robson Wins the 1946 Indianapolis 500
REVISED AND EXPANDED — This excellent five-minute newsreel footage of the 1946 Indianapolis 500, won by George Robson, includes a very special narrator: the legendary sports announcer Red Barber. Continue reading
Five Willys Gassers That Left Their Mark on Drag Racing
In the 1960s, the wild and colorful Willys gassers were among the most popular cars in drag racing. Here are five examples that are still fondly remembered today. Continue reading
Video: Colin Furze and his Pulse Jet Go-Kart
Crazed inventor Colin Furze has a brand new toy: a jet-powered go-kart that tops 60 mph just warming up. Hey, watch this. Continue reading
Visa to Le Mans: 1967 Ford Racing Film
Check out this amazing lost film footage from Ford’s historic Le Mans campaign, with the spotlight on the development of the mighty 427 CID racing engine. This is priceless stuff, don’t miss it. Continue reading
Jim McCraw Reports From the Ohio Mile
Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw reports on the scene last weekend at the Ohio Mile, where straight-line speed is king. Continue reading