Here’s a find: a clean, bright copy of the 1959 NHRA/Hot Rod film, Ingenuity in Action. Cult classic! Continue reading
Video: the 1959 NHRA U.S. Nationals in Detroit
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Category Archives: Motorsports
The worst Indianapolis 500 pace cars of all time
Since 1911, some 97 vehicles have been chosen to serve as pace car for the Indianapolis 500. Hey, they can’t all be winners. Continue reading
A visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum
In the infield of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, you’ll find one of the finest auto museums in the world. Here’s the cook’s tour with a big photo gallery. Continue reading
2013 Detroit Dragway Reunion
Detroit Dragway closed back in 1998, but every year at nearby Milan Dragway, area racers gather to remember the Motor City’s beloved downriver drag strip. Continue reading
Because slot cars rule
Here’s the latest from Slot Mods USA, custom builders of slot car tracks for the rich and famous. The company calls this setup the Premier Edition Raceway—its first “standard offering.” Look, only 35,000 bucks. And just in time for Mother’s Day! Continue reading
Stock car drivers in the Indy 500
In the golden age of American racing, NASCAR drivers often came north to the Speedway to test their talents in the Indy 500. Here are a few.
Video bonus: EJ Potter in action
Because mere words are not sufficient, here’s some rare video of the late EJ Potter wheeling his Chevy-powered drag bike, the Widowmaker. Continue reading
Remembering EJ Potter
One year ago today, the motorsports world lost one of its great characters, EJ Potter. Mac’s Motor City Garage looks back at a truly singular individual. Continue reading