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Video: Danny Sullivan Spins and Wins in the 1985 Indy 500

Posted on July 8, 2021 by MCG

Relive one of the great moments in Indy 500 history with this three-minute recap of Danny Sullivan’s victory in the 1985 May classic.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Danny Sullivan, March 85C, Mario Andretti, Team Penske

Video: Curtis Turner Introduces the 1964 Fords

Posted on July 6, 2021 by MCG

Meet NASCAR legend Curtis Turner as he introduces the Total Performance 1964 Ford lineup in this original factory sales film. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1964 Ford, Curtis Turner, Ford Motor Company, NASCAR

This Car Changed Drag Racing: The Ramchargers’ High & Mighty

Posted on July 3, 2021 by MCG

Built by a group of young Chrysler engineers from the remains of a rusted-out ’49 Plymouth business coupe, The High & Mighty changed the sport of drag racing forever. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Chrysler, High & Mighty, Ram Rod, Ramchargers

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

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