REVISED AND UPDATED WITH NEW, FIRST-HAND INFO AND PHOTOS — These awesome photos, snapped back in the ’60s by Wayne Arteaga at his backyard race shop, capture a priceless moment in the golden age of drag racing. Check them out.
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: 1964 British Grand Prix in Color
Here’s a rare find: newsreel coverage of the 1964 British Grand Prix at Brands Hatch in bright, beautiful, living color. You’re going to enjoy this. Continue reading
The Factory Lightweights: a Quick History
When the Detroit automakers went drag racing in the ’60s, they produced some very special cars that are highly prized by collectors today. Here’s a closer look at the factory lightweights. Continue reading
Inside the ’63 Chevy 427 Mystery Engine
Disowned by General Motors before it ever raced, the Chevy 427 Mystery engine became a legend in its own time. Here’s the story behind the story of this almost mythical V8. Continue reading
Video: Buddy Baker Breaks the 200 MPH Mark at Talladega
On March 24, 1970, Buddy Baker was the first driver in a stock car to officially exceed 200 mph on a NASCAR closed course. Here’s a vintage video recap of the historic achievement. Continue reading
Video: 1969 Donnybrooke Trans-Am
Many fans say the late ’60s was a high point for road racing in America. Watch this great footage from the Trans-Am series in 1969 and you’ll get some feel for what they’re talking about. Continue reading
In-car Video: Mercedes Gullwing in Exciting Hillclimb Action
Ride along with Daniel Muller as he wheels this priceless and beautiful 300SL Gullwing, at the limit and beyond, over a vintage hillclimb course. Continue reading