Can a simple threaded fastener be a work of art? As this beautiful and enlightening video from the Red Bull Formula 1 team illustrates, yes. Watch and be inspired. Continue reading
Category Archives: Technology
Turbo Pioneer: the 1962 Oldsmobile Jetfire
General Motors was mad for innovation in the early ’60s: For example, check out the 1962 Olds Jetfire with its all-aluminum, turbocharged V8. Continue reading
Video: Building a Chevy SS NASCAR Body
See how Hendrick Motorsports builds a complete NASCAR Sprint Cup body in this informative five-minute video. Continue reading
Video: Cosworth and Lotus Change the Formula 1 World, 1967
REVISED AND UPDATED — This short film from 1967 records a pivotal moment in F1 history: the debut of the Lotus 49 and the Ford-Cosworth DFV at the Dutch Grand Prix. Racing would never again be the same. Watch. Continue reading
Time Lapse Rebuild: The Classic Ford Flathead V8
If you’ve never had the pleasure, here’s your perfect opportunity to view the inner workings of the legendary Ford Flathead V8 in full detail. Bonus: You’ll see a complete overhaul in six minutes. Grab your popcorn and watch this. Continue reading
The Legacy of Bruce McLaren
On June 2, 1970—46 years ago this month—the motorsports world lost one of its greatest talents, Bruce Leslie McLaren. This beautiful short film explores his legacy. Continue reading
Video: Engineering the 1955 Chevrolets
The 1955 Chevrolet truly was all new: new V8 engine, drivetrain, chassis, body, electrical system, everything, from the front bumper to the rear. This original GM film charts all the important engineering changes for ’55. Continue reading