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Video: Building a Chevy SS NASCAR Body

Posted on July 30, 2016 by MCG

NASCAR body and templateSee how Hendrick Motorsports builds a complete NASCAR Sprint Cup body in this informative five-minute video.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports, Technology | Tagged Chevrolet SS, NASCAR, NASCAR sixth generation

Video: Ned Jarrett’s 14-lap Victory in the 1965 Southern 500

Posted on April 20, 2016 by MCG

Myth: Nice guys finish last. Gentleman Ned Jarrett laid a historic beating on the NASCAR Grand National field at Darlington in 1965, winning by 14 laps. Here on video are his memories of that dominating performance. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Ford, NASCAR, Ned Jarrett

Video: 1953 Southern 500 in Darlington

Posted on January 20, 2016 by MCG

1953 Hudson HornetIn clear, beautiful color, here’s classic stock-car action at the 1953 Southern 500 in Darlington, South Carolina. See the early days of NASCAR and watch the sport’s toughest heroes come to life in this great movie summary.  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Darlington, NASCAR

The Great Age of Convertible Racing in NASCAR

Posted on September 24, 2015 by MCG

Lee Petty 42 1957 Oldsmobile Bob Welborn 49 1957 Chevrolet Bowman-Gray StadiumToday’s NASCAR fans might be shocked to learn there was once stock car racing with convertibles. There sure was, and it was very popular in its time. Here’s a fond look back at the NASCAR ragtops.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, NASCAR Convertible Division

Video: Junior Johnson Wins the 1960 Daytona 500

Posted on April 25, 2015 by MCG

Junior JohnsonWatch Junior Johnson stalk the field as he scores a cunning victory in the 1960 Daytona 500.   Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged 1960 Daytona 500, NASCAR

Video: 1965 NASCAR Motor Trend 500 at Riverside

Posted on December 3, 2014 by MCG

In the 1960s, Dan Gurney virtually owned the NASCAR events at Riverside, with five wins on the storied 2.7-mile road course. Watch this action-packed video recap of his victory in the 1965 Motor Trend 500.  Continue reading →

Posted in Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR, Riverside Raceway

Video: Junior Johnson’s ’64 Galaxie On Dirt

Posted on October 2, 2014 by MCG

Is there anything better than watching an old-school NASCAR stocker run sideways on dirt? See Junior Johnson’s ’64 Galaxie tear it up at Ascot Park. Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged NASCAR

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