Augie Pabst receives 2010 Bob Akin Award
BRAD CONSTANT 11:45 am, January 28, 2011
Augie Pabst on Wednesday received the 2010 Bob Akin Award from the Road Racing Drivers Club in Daytona Beach, Fla. Pabst drove a Meister Brauser Scarab to the 1959 USAC Road Racing Championship and the SCCA B-Modified Championship in 1960. He also won the Road America…
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The Drivers - new Ridley and Tony Scott TV series set in the world of sports-car racing of the 1950s and ’60s.
British movie directors Ridley and Tony Scott are set to produce a TV drama series set in the world of sports-car racing of the 1950s and ’60s.
The Drivers is based on the book Shelby: The Man, the Cars, the…
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Mercedes-Benz will be celebrating the 125th anniversary of the January 29, 1886, filing of Karl Benz’s patent on his three-wheel “gas engine-powered vehicle,” which has been historically considered as the very first practical automobile. The two companies that would combine in 1926 to become Mercedes-Benz – Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft –…
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Goodwood - 2011 Breakfast Club
Goodwood Breakfast Club returns!
At 8am on Sunday 5th March 2006, the Goodwood Motor Circuit opened its gates for the inaugural, free-of-charge Breakfast Club meeting. Not being totally sure if anyone would turn up, Lord March and his team were delighted when around 500 motoring enthusiasts braved…
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Motor Sport Fans Devour the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival
With the 2010 Goodwood Festival of Speed and Revival now distant but happy memories for us all, we thought we would share some highlights and statistics from this year’s amazing events.
For example, at the Goodwood Revival did you know that…
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Arizona auctions poised for record year
By DAVE KINNEY on 1/23/2011
Gooding & Co. finished its second and final day of auctions on Saturday, and as has become the norm, beat last year's totals. Closing out its week at an estimated $34.9 million, eight lots made it into the million-dollar club.
Last year's results posted $33.9 million; the estimated $1 million gain closes out the week second…
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Aw, c'mon guys and guys !
By counterprogramming two world-class car-guy events--the Motorsports Reunion/Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance and the Woodward Dream Cruise--you make it difficult, again, for us to choose. Enthusiasts are gluttons for…
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A customized 1948 Cadillac from customizer Drew's Garage in Tempe, Ariz., is on display at the Barrett-Jackson auction in Scottsdale, Ariz.
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Road Racing - Drivers of the 60's and 70's
When discussing this book, the most relevant issues is that it proves how deep and strong the bench was when it came to American road racing during the period…
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Back in the 1970s, the Wankel-engined Mercedes-Benz C111 experimental prototype stunned the world. Now, Texas-based GWA-Tuning has created its own version of the masterpiece.…
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2011 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival dates released!
The Earl of March, patron of the UK’s most celebrated motor sport meetings – the Goodwood Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival – has today announced the 2011 dates for these hugely popular annual events.
The Festival of…
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2011 Festival of Speed and Goodwood Revival dates released!
The Earl of…
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2011 Features
Featured marques and classes for the 2011 Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance have been determined, and the crucial process of selecting the 200 cars and motorcycles that will compete on the 18th fairway of Pebble Beach Golf Links on August 21 is now underway.
“The success of everything we do really hinges on this one…
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1961 Olton Park Salvadori and Hill
We are pleased to announce that Jaguar is the featured marque of the 2011 Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion, August 19-21. Attached is the release, heritage photo and photo caption.
Please contact me directly if you have any…
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Subject: Spirit Of Rett Sets New…
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Pre ’62 Formula Juniors
Ben Simms took a convincing victory in the Chichester Cup for pre ’62 Formula Juniors from early leader, Sir John Chisholm. The latter blasted ahead from pole position aboard his Gemini Mk3A only for Elva man Simms to scythe past on the inside into Woodcote.
At quarter-distance into the 20-minute race the order remained…
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