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Milan Nostalgia Drags 2012

Posted on October 1, 2012 by MCG

Here’s photo coverage of the 2012 Milan Dragway Nostalgia Drags this past Saturday in Milan, Michigan.  Continue reading →

Posted in Events, Hot Rods, Motorsports

Lingenfelter debuts COPO Camaro at LPE Nats

Posted on September 28, 2012 by MCG

Our friend Ken Lingenfelter was a happy guy this past weekend. His company launched its first annual Lingenfelter Performance Nationals at Summit Motorsports Park. And just in time for the event, he also took delivery of a brand new 2012 COPO Camaro.

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Posted in Events, Motorsports, Technology

Video: Nissan DeltaWing In-Car at Road Atlanta

Posted on September 26, 2012 by MCG

The pencil-nosed Nissan DeltaWIng must be the most controversial road racing car in recent years. Here at Motor City Garage, we’ve placed the arguments on pause for a moment to have a look at how the car actually behaves on the track.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Nissan DeltaWing

MCG exclusive! 2013 NASCAR roll cage

Posted on September 11, 2012 by MCG

Here’s the first public look at the NASCAR roll cage for 2013, built to comply with rules changes for next year intended to improve driver safety. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NASCAR, roll cage

The Phantom Offy Six-Banger

Posted on August 22, 2012 by MCG

As every fan of classic American oval racing knows, Offenhauser never, ever built a six-cylinder engine. Well, here it is. The unique piece was commissioned by Chicago-area racer Joe Lencki.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Joe Lencki, Lencki Six

Video: Jimmie Johnson on a flying lap at Road Atlanta

Posted on August 10, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a twist: In-car video of Jimmie Johnson wheeling his Sprint Cup Chevrolet at Road Atlanta—a track where NASCAR doesn’t currently race.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR

Video: how to wrap a Sprint Cup car

Posted on August 7, 2012 by MCG

They don’t paint NASCAR racers anymore; they “wrap” them with a thin plastic film. Here’s a cute video that uses time-lapse photography to show how it’s done.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged NASCAR

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