In the 1960s, Ford’s overhead-cam 427 V8, popularly known as the Cammer, became the stuff of myth and legend. Here’s the story behind the story. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: The 1936 All-American Soap Box Derby
Presenting a priceless piece of Americana: a newsreel report on the 1936 Soap Box Derby from Akron, Ohio. Continue reading
Video: Ferrari and Shell through the years in Formula One
See how many historic city scenes and classic Ferrari racers you can recognize in this famous little promotional clip. Beautifully done, take a look. Continue reading
Incredible in-car video from the Isle of Man
Car biz people are calling this new clip—one lap of the 2014 Isle of Man Tourist Trophy circuit—the most amazing in-car video ever produced. Watch this. Continue reading
Video: NASCAR’S Wackiest Moment
This is not a scene from a Hal Needham movie. This really happened: At Talladega in 1986, a drunken race fan commandeered the pace car and led police on a 100-mph joy ride. Roll the video. Continue reading
Video: Ricky Rudd’s pedal cam
You don’t need to be a NASCAR fan to admire Ricky Rudd’s dazzling footwork on the road courses. It was so incredible that the TV networks placed a camera on his pedal box. Watch this little clip and be amazed. Continue reading
Rick Voegelin visits the Eagle Field Drags
Veteran automotive journalist Rick Voegelin reports from Eagle Field, a World War II airstrip in California where the drag racing is strictly old school. -lead photo by Dave Kommel Continue reading