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Saturday Morning CarTune: Born to be Wild

Posted on May 25, 2013 by MCG
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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
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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 Indianapolis 500 | 2 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for May 24, 2013

Posted on May 24, 2013 by MCG
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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
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Okay, children of the ’60s: Here’s your most memorable Indy 500—repackaged in convenient 20-minute video form.  Continue reading →

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The best Indianapolis 500 pace cars of all time

Posted on May 22, 2013 by MCG
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Now it’s time to accentuate the positive. Here are some of the greatest Indianapolis 500 pace cars through the years.  Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 21, 2013 by MCG
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Here’s a find: a clean, bright copy of the 1959 NHRA/Hot Rod film, Ingenuity in Action. Cult classic!  Continue reading →

Posted in Auto History, Motorsports | Tagged Detroit Dragway | 5 Replies

MCG Executive Briefing for May 20, 2013

Posted on May 20, 2013 by MCG
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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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Mark Stielow’s annual spring car party

Posted on May 19, 2013 by MCG
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We found plenty of good friends and automotive eye candy Saturday at Mark and Laura Stielow’s annual spring car party in suburban Detroit. Continue reading →

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