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Video: NASCAR Convertibles on the Daytona Beach Course, 1956

Posted on June 9, 2021 by MCG

See the legendary Curtis Turner and the powerhouse factory Ford team beat up on the field in the inaugural NASCAR convertible race at Daytona Beach in 1956. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports

Video: NASCAR’s Aero Warriors Battle at Charlotte, 1970

Posted on May 27, 2021 by MCG

See the Grand National aero warriors go to war in this recap of the 1970 NASCAR National 500 at Charlotte.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Dodge Charger 500, Dodge Charger Daytona, Ford Torino Talladega, Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II, NASCAR, NASCAR Grand National, Plymouth Superbird

NASCAR Goes High-Tech: Deep Inside the Next-Gen 2022 Race Cars

Posted on May 10, 2021 by MCG

NASCAR’s Next-Gen race cars for 2022 are sporting a fresh new look, but the most  interesting changes are under the skin. Let’s dive in for a closer look. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet, Ford, NASCAR, NASCAR Cup, NASCAR Next-Gen, Toyota

Video: Remembering Bobby Unser, 1934-2021

Posted on May 6, 2021 by MCG

Revisit the life and times of Bobby Unser, one of the true greats of American auto racing, in this moving and fitting tribute from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Bobby Unser, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Video: Dan Gurney Pitches the Total Performance 1964 Ford

Posted on April 7, 2021 by MCG

From Daytona International Speedway, here’s All-American racing hero Dan Gurney to sell you a brand-new 1964 Ford Galaxie. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1964 Ford Galaxie, Dan Gurney, Ford, Ford Motor Company, NASCAR

1320 Feet: A 1964 Ford Drag Racing Film

Posted on March 23, 2021 by MCG

In living color, here’s an introduction to the world of drag racing in 1964 from the Total Performance people at the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford Fairlane Thunderolt, Ford Motor Company

NASCAR’S Flim-Flam Man: The Unlikely Tale of L.W. Wright

Posted on March 4, 2021 by MCG

He’s been called the D.B. Cooper of NASCAR. L.W. Wright conned his way into a race car, a race team, and one of NASCAR’s biggest races, and then poof—he was gone. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1982 Winston 500, L.W. Wright, NASCAR

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