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Tony Matthews on the Williams FW07

Posted on July 17, 2012 by MCG

Here’s the second in a series by Tony Matthews featuring his incredible cutaway art. In this episode, Tony recalls his first encounter with the Williams FW07, the car that gave Frank Williams his first F1 victory in 1979—and his fascinating encounter with the often impenetrable Frank Williams himself.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology, Tony Matthews

More from Millers at Milwaukee 2012

Posted on July 10, 2012 by MCG

As promised, here’s more photo coverage of the Millers at Millwaukee meet held just this past weekend, July 6-7. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Events, Motorsports | Tagged Millers at Milwaukee

Ken Block’s Gymkhana Five video: downtown San Francisco pillaged, plundered

Posted on July 9, 2012 by MCG

Well, this is stupid awesome. See the car? That’s Ken Block in his Ford Fiesta Rallycrosser. He just flew through the two traffic barrels. Backward. Smoking all four tires. Watch the video after the jump.

 

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Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Gymkhana Five, Ken Block

Tony Matthews, artist

Posted on July 3, 2012 by MCG

Motor City Garage is bursting its buttons with pride. Joining the MCG roster of contributors is the amazing illustrator Tony Matthews.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports, Tony Matthews | Tagged Maserati 250F

The history of F1 in a one-minute animation

Posted on July 2, 2012 by MCG

Check out this fascinating animation that details the evolution of F1 cars from 1950 to present. It’s barely one line on a blank field and it lasts all of a minute, but it’s mesmerizing.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged F1

The Zelda Grunch mystery

Posted on June 20, 2012 by MCG

Who is Zelda Grunch? Where is she today? Motor City Garage sure would like to know.  Continue reading →

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One wild ride at the June Sprints

Posted on June 19, 2012 by MCG

At the 2012 June Sprints at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisconsin this past weekend, Doug Peterson  (http://www.dougpetersonracing.com) took an incredible ride in his new Formula racer. Check out the unbelievable incar video after the jump.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged crash, Doug Peterson

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