Skip to primary content
Skip to secondary content

Mac's Motor City Garage

Auto Industry News and Gossip + Racing + Automotive History + Technology + Shop Lore + Hot Rods + Collector Cars + Daily

Mac's Motor City Garage

Main menu

  • Home
  • Contributors
  • About MCG

Category Archives: Motorsports

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Video: The Day Lotus and Cosworth Changed Formula One Forever

Posted on May 29, 2014 by MCG

Lotus 49 ZandvoortThis short film from 1967 records one of the pivotal moments in Formula One history: the debut of the Lotus 49 and the Ford-Cosworth DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Cosworth DFV, Lotus 49

Five Great Race Cars That Never Won The Indy 500

Posted on May 24, 2014 by MCG

STP Turbine SpecialIt seems almost unfair: Only one car can win the Indianapolis 500 each year. So here we celebrate five exceptional race cars that never triumphed at the greatest spectacle in racing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Detroit Dragway Reunion 2014

Posted on May 18, 2014 by MCG

1941 Willys Gasser Dave Timoszyk wheels upSoutheast Michigan drag racers gathered at Milan Dragway this weekend to remember one of the area’s great race tracks, legendary Detroit Dragway. Here’s a report.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Motorsports | Tagged Detroit Dragway Reunion

The 10 Greatest Cars in Indy 500 History

Posted on May 10, 2014 by MCG

1965 Lotus-Ford Jimmy ClarkPull up a stool. It’s time for one of the great bench-racing debates: naming the greatest Indy cars of all time. Here’s our top 10.   -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photo 

Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indy 500

Another Look at Smokey Yunick’s Capsule Car

Posted on April 29, 2014 by MCG

Smokey Yunick and Bobby JohnsOne of the most unusual Indy cars ever built, Smokey Yunick’s 1964 capsule car continues to fascinate race fans to this day. Here’s a detailed look.   -Indianapolis Motor Speedway photos Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Smokey Yunick

Video: the Formula One World Champions, 1950 to 1970

Posted on April 24, 2014 by MCG

Stewart Hill Nurburgring 1966Here’s a great little F1 history lesson. This short film features all the world Drivers’ Champions from 1950 to 1970, from Giuseppe Farina to Jochen Rindt.

Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged F1, Formula One

10 Fabulous, Forgotten Gassers From Drag Racing’s Golden Age

Posted on April 23, 2014 by MCG

Jim Lyons Louisville KY 1954 Ford VictoriaIn the 1960s, the gas coupe and sedan categories featured some of the coolest and most colorful race cars ever seen on a drag strip. Here are ten great examples.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Hot Rods, Motorsports | Tagged gassers, NHRA

Post navigation

← Older posts
Newer posts →

Mac’s Motor City Garage

Here’s your source for industry news and gossip, automotive history, technology, racing, shop talk, hot rods, and collector car news.  All materials copyright, all rights reserved. Contact us at: mcg@macsmotorcitygarage.com

DEPARTMENTS

  • Auto History
  • Bookshelf
  • Car Museums
  • Car Spotter's Guides
  • CarTune
  • Design
  • Detroit-Built Cars
  • Dreams and Nightmares
  • Events
  • Executive Briefing
  • Hot Rods
  • Industry News
  • Market Watch
  • Models & Miniatures
  • Motor City Landmarks
  • Motorsports
  • New Cars
  • Technology
  • The Year in Cars
  • Tony Matthews
  • Uncategorized

Tags

  • 1932 Ford
  • American Motors
  • Bill Mitchell
  • Brooks Stevens
  • Buick
  • Cadillac
  • Chevrolet
  • Chevrolet Corvair
  • Chevrolet Corvette
  • Chrysler
  • Chrysler Corporation
  • Corvette
  • Desoto
  • Detroit Autorama
  • Dodge
  • Edsel
  • Edsel Ford
  • Engineering Explained
  • EyesOn Design
  • Ford
  • Ford Model T
  • Ford Motor Company
  • Ford Mustang
  • Ford Thunderbird
  • General Motors
  • Greenfield Village
  • Harley Earl
  • Henry Ford
  • Hudson
  • Indianapolis 500
  • Indianapolis Motor Speedway
  • Jam Handy
  • Lincoln
  • Mercury
  • NASCAR
  • Nash
  • NHRA
  • Oldsmobile
  • Packard
  • Plymouth
  • Pontiac
  • St. John's Concours
  • Studebaker
  • Willys-Overland
  • Ypsilanti Orphan Car Show
Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information
Advertisements
Advertisements
Advertisements
Proudly powered by WordPress