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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

Tony Matthews on the Ilmor 265A Indy engine

Posted on August 8, 2012 by MCG

Motor City Garage is proud to present its latest stunning cutaway by Tony Matthews, the Ilmor 265A IndyCar engine. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology, Tony Matthews

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

Video: CFD comes to NASCAR

Posted on July 26, 2012 by MCG

CFD has come to NASCAR, and there’s no question: It’s a game changer.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Ford, NASCAR

Tony Matthews on the Honda Accord BTCC

Posted on July 25, 2012 by MCG

Tony Matthews returns with the most complex and detailed cutaway rendering he’s featured at Motor City Garage so far, the 1996 Honda Accord BTCC racer. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology, Tony Matthews

Video: the awesome life of an F1 driver

Posted on July 24, 2012 by MCG

Here’s a cute video that purports to show, in one minute and 46 seconds, the entire life of an F1 star. Have a view after the jump.  Continue reading →

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