In honor of this weekend’s United States Grand Prix, here’s a wonderful animation that celebrates the history of Formula One. It’s guaranteed to bring out the child in you. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: A tribute to Dan Gurney, winner of the Edison-Ford Medal
This week at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Dan Gurney was presented with the Edison-Ford Medal. This excellent video biography was produced for the occasion—enjoy. Continue reading
Video: The Carroll Shelby story–in his own words
In this great little 1965 film produced by the Ford Motor Company, Carroll Shelby himself tells the story of the Cobra and Shelby American. In Shelby’s manner of speaking, he’d call that straight from the horse’s mouth. Don’t miss it. Continue reading
Jim McCraw reports on the 2014 California Hot Rod Reunion
Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw brings us his expert perspective on one of the great vintage drag racing meets, the California Hot Rod Reunion. Continue reading
Video: The 1963 LA Times Grand Prix at Riverside
See all the legends of the era—Clark, Foyt, Gurney, and more—and their amazing race cars in this beautiful color film of the 1963 LA Times Grand Prix. Continue reading
Video: 1951 Bonneville National Speed Trials
Short but sweet, here’s a priceless moment in hot rodding history: newsreel coverage of the third annual National Speed Trials on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Continue reading
Video: Hear Formula One’s most glorious noise–the Matra V12
Formula One connoisseurs say the Matra V12 engine produced the most wonderful exhaust sound the series has ever known. Take a moment to hear it for yourself in this this quick video. Continue reading