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
Category Archives: Motorsports
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
Video: Junior Johnson Wins the 1960 Daytona 500
Watch Junior Johnson stalk the field as he scores a cunning victory in the 1960 Daytona 500. Continue reading