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Saturday Morning CarTune: Born to be Wild

Posted on May 25, 2013 by MCG

Do you like smoke and lightning? Heavy metal thunder? Good. This morning’s CarTune is “Born to be Wild” by Steppenwolf.  Continue reading →

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Video: 1911 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 24, 2013 by MCG

Here’s some exceptional, seldom-seen film footage of the inaugural 1911 Indianapolis 500-Mile Sweepstakes. You’ve never seen anything like this—just watch. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Technology | Tagged 1911 Indy 500, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway

MCG Executive Briefing for May 24, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by MCG

Ford Australia will shutter its two plants by 2016, ending production of the carmaker’s signature Falcon and Ute models and eliminating 1200 jobs. Get all this news and more in the Executive Briefing. Continue reading →

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Video: 1965 Indianapolis 500

Posted on May 23, 2013 by MCG

Okay, children of the ’60s: Here’s your most memorable Indy 500—repackaged in convenient 20-minute video form.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The best Indianapolis 500 pace cars of all time

Posted on May 22, 2013 by MCG

Now it’s time to accentuate the positive. Here are some of the greatest Indianapolis 500 pace cars through the years.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Indianapolis 500 pace car

Video: the 1959 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Detroit

Posted on May 21, 2013 by MCG

Here’s a find: a clean, bright copy of the 1959 NHRA/Hot Rod film, Ingenuity in Action. Presenting the story of the inaugural NHRA U.S. Nationals in Detroit — a classic moment in drag racing history.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Detroit Dragway

MCG Executive Briefing for May 20, 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by MCG

Owner-driver Ed Carpenter outran the Penske and Andretti megateams to earn the pole position for next Sunday’s 2013 Indianapolis 500. Get this news and more in the Executive Briefing. Tom Cote photo for Indianapolis Motor Speedway  Continue reading →

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