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NHRA launches Factory Stock Showdown for current-day musclecars

Posted on June 19, 2012 by MCG

At the 2012 MU.S. Nationals in Indy, the National Hot Rod Association will kick off a new drag racing category that matches current-model Camaros, Challengers, and Mustangs in heads-up competition.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged Challenger Drag Pak, COPO Camaro, Mustang Cobra jet

Ford’s 1967 Le Mans winner returns to Europe for a belated victory tour

Posted on June 14, 2012 by MCG

Forty-five years after it won the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the A.J. Foyt/Dan Gurney Ford GT MK IV has left its cozy home at the Henry Ford and embarked on a European tour. Here’s more.

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Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford GT, LeMans

More on Cotton Owens

Posted on June 11, 2012 by MCG

Last week, Motor City Garage joined the motorsports media community in reporting the passing of NASCAR legend Cotton Owens. This week, MCG would like to  circle back and explore the great man’s life a little further.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Cotton Owens, Dodge, NASCAR

Cotton Owens 1924-2012

Posted on June 7, 2012 by MCG

Everett “Cotton” Owens, a pioneering NASCAR driver, mechanic, and team owner, has passed away. He was 88. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Industry News, Motorsports | Tagged Cotton Owens, Dodge, NASCAR

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