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Video: Dan Gurney Pitches the Total Performance 1964 Ford

Posted on April 7, 2021 by MCG

From Daytona International Speedway, here’s All-American racing hero Dan Gurney to sell you a brand-new 1964 Ford Galaxie. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1964 Ford Galaxie, Dan Gurney, Ford, Ford Motor Company, NASCAR

1320 Feet: A 1964 Ford Drag Racing Film

Posted on March 23, 2021 by MCG

In living color, here’s an introduction to the world of drag racing in 1964 from the Total Performance people at the Ford Motor Company. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, Ford Fairlane Thunderolt, Ford Motor Company

NASCAR’S Flim-Flam Man: The Unlikely Tale of L.W. Wright

Posted on March 4, 2021 by MCG

He’s been called the D.B. Cooper of NASCAR. L.W. Wright conned his way into a race car, a race team, and one of NASCAR’s biggest races, and then poof—he was gone. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1982 Winston 500, L.W. Wright, NASCAR

Video: Donald Davidson on the 1911 Marmon Wasp

Posted on October 31, 2020 by MCG

The Marmon Wasp that won the first Indy 500 in 1911 is easily one of the most important race cars in existence. Here, renowned historian Donald Davidson tells its story. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum, Marmon Wasp, Ray Harroun

VROOOM! A 1974 Drag Racing Film

Posted on October 24, 2020 by MCG

Relive the golden age of drag racing in this 1974 color film that features Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, and many more. Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged 1974 NHRA WInternationals, Don Garlits, NHRA

Video: 10 Secrets of the World’s Top MotoGP Riders

Posted on October 3, 2020 by MCG

How do the world’s greatest MotoGP riders perform those impossible feats? This great nine-minute video breaks down the science of going fast.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged MotoGP

Revolution at NASCAR

Posted on October 1, 2020 by MCG

Faced with plummeting attendance and a disappearing TV audience, NASCAR has launched an aggressive turnaround plan. Desperate, some will say.    Continue reading →

Posted in Industry News, Motorsports

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