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The 2010 Goodwood Revival - Opening Day

The Vintage Racing League

The world's leading community for people that love…

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Added by Stephen Page on September 17, 2010 at 8:42am — No Comments

ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION - AWARDS

AWARDS CEREMONY BRINGS THE ROLEX…

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Added by Stephen Page on August 20, 2010 at 5:12pm — No Comments

Mr. Edsel B. Ford II and The Henry Ford - special unveiling of the newly restored, 1965 Indy 500 winner, the Lotus-Ford 38/1.

Ladies and Gentlemen…

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Added by Stephen Page on August 19, 2010 at 6:34pm — 1 Comment

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2010 Awards & Trophies

August 15, 2010

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance 2010 Awards & Trophies

BEST OF SHOW

1933 Delage D8S De Villars Roadster

The Patterson Collection, Louisville, Kentucky

BEST OF SHOW NOMINEES

1939 Delage D8 120 Henri Chapron Cabriolet

Daniel Sielecki, Capital, Argentina

1930 Duesenberg J Graber Cabriolet

Sam & Emily Mann, Englewood, New…

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Added by Stephen Page on August 18, 2010 at 11:29am — No Comments

The Inaugural Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion - a great success :-))

600+ entrants compared to 450+ in 37 past annual events - could be interesting.........

Under new management, the event was well run and…

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Added by Stephen Page on August 18, 2010 at 10:21am — No Comments

2010 Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance - the best Concours event on the planet :-))

The world's most exclusive collector car show and competition in one of the most beautiful settings on earth: the 18th fairway of the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links. This international event offers a highly unique visual:…

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Added by Stephen Page on August 17, 2010 at 6:27pm — 1 Comment

1965 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance – Race Profile - Story by Louis Galanos - Sports Car Digest

And Then The Rains Came – The 1965 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance

Story by Louis Galanos. Black and white photos by Dave Nicholas and color photos by Walker Fricks, Jr.

Whether driver, crew member, race official or spectator,…

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Added by Stephen Page on August 2, 2010 at 4:00pm — No Comments

The oldest Mercedes still on the road today is being driven 1,500 miles to compete in the 2010 Pebble Beach Concours.

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Added by Stephen Page on July 27, 2010 at 12:22pm — No Comments

Goodwood Festival of Speed July 2nd - 4th .........Be There

I'm visiting England for a couple of weeks, seeing family and friends.

.During these annual trips, two of my favorite things to do are to visit Goodwood during the Festival of Speed (July 2nd - 4th) and The Goodwood Revival (September 17th - 19th).

These events are the gold standard against which all other vintage/historic events should be measured.…

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Added by Stephen Page on June 28, 2010 at 4:30am — No Comments

SIGNIFICANT RACE CARS ACCEPTED FOR THE ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS REUNION

SIGNIFICANT RACE CARS ACCEPTED FOR THE

ROLEX MONTEREY MOTORSPORTS…

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Added by Stephen Page on March 16, 2010 at 5:59pm — No Comments

Sir Stirling Moss email after accident

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Added by Stephen Page on March 9, 2010 at 4:30pm — No Comments

Texas Museum of Automotive History - world-class cars wanted!

We are working with the City of Dallas to build a world-class Automotive Museum in Fair Park.

The Museum seeks donations of cars, money and unique automotive memorabilia.

Please read our story in the Texas Museum of Automotive History Group Discussion Forum:

http://www.myvrl.com/group/texasmuseumofautomotivehistoryii?xg_source=activity

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Added by Stephen Page on February 4, 2010 at 2:00pm — 10 Comments

A Car Story - sort of.......................................................:-))

This is a wonderful piece by Michael Gartner, editor of newspapers large

and small and president of NBC News. In 1997, he won the Pulitzer Prize for editorial writing. It is well worth reading, and a few good chuckles are guaranteed.

My father never drove a car. Well, that's not quite right. I should say

I never saw him drive a car. He quit driving in 1927, when he was 25 years old, and the last car he drove was a 1926 Whippet. "In those days," he told me when he was in his… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on January 29, 2010 at 6:11pm — No Comments

Press Release - the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion – at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca.

RICH TRADITION OF HISTORIC RACING CONTINUES

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Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca Announces New Name for Marquee Event

MONTEREY, Calif., January 20, 2010 – Automobile enthusiasts worldwide have been descending on the Monterey, California peninsula each August for three decades. They come to enjoy the world’s finest pre- and post-war race cars competing as they were originally… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on January 21, 2010 at 2:00pm — No Comments

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance - 2010

August 15th, 2010

Once each year, on the third Sunday in August, 175 of the most prized collector cars and motorcycles in the world roll onto what is often called the best finishing h*** in golf — the famed eighteenth fairway at Pebble Beach. Tire meets turf and transformation occurs: the stage is set for one of the most competitive events in the automotive world. The occasion is the… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on January 19, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

The Goodwood Revival - 2010

The Goodwood Revival is the world’s most popular historic motor race meeting and the only event of its kind to be staged in the romantic time capsule of the Fifties and Sixties. As well as recreating the golden era of motor sport, the Revival offers exceptional wheel-to-wheel racing around a classic circuit, untouched by the modern world.

The… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on January 19, 2010 at 3:30pm — No Comments

A New Era In Historic Racing - webinar - January 12th, 2010 - See Events

A New Era In Historic Racing.
Welcome to Legends of Motorsports. Extraordinary race cars. Legendary tracks. Fascinating people. World class events where memories are made and rekindled.
The very best of North American historic racing is found and celebrated here.
In this webinar, Bobby Rahal will discuss the benefits associated with Legends of Motorsports membership, update car classes and give the current status of 2010 events.

Added by Stephen Page on January 12, 2010 at 2:35pm — No Comments

GOODING & COMPANY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST-EVER AMELIA ISLAND AUCTION

1931 Voisin Amelia 2009 Best of Show car

GOODING & COMPANY ANNOUNCES ITS FIRST-EVER AMELIA ISLAND AUCTION

Concours-Winning ‘Best of Show’ 1931 Voisin Demi-Berline

Headlines the Sale on Friday, March 12, 2010

SANTA MONICA, Calif. (November 13, 2009) – Gooding & Company, the internationally-recognized auction house, is thrilled to announce that it will be hosting its first-ever auction at Amelia… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on November 13, 2009 at 4:30pm — No Comments

The Goodwood Revival - 2009 Report

Once again the Earl of March - and his incredible team, have staged the world's best Automotive and Entertainment event!I

Each year I go, I reel out of Goodwood muttering to myself, that's it, it can't get any better than that.

I'm delighted to say that the 2009 Revival built upon and surpassed all previous years - and yes, it is the best ever!!!!.

The sensory and emotive overload as you stroll through the brilliantly staged event… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on September 20, 2009 at 4:00am — No Comments

Mr Bean to make 'live' World Debut at Goodwood Revival

Mr Bean to make 'live' World Debut at Goodwood Revival

Goodwood Revival regular Rowan Atkinson to make his first ever live public appearance in character as Mr Bean.

Mr Bean’s live appearance will be part of Goodwood’s celebration of 50 years of the Mini – Britain’s best-loved car – plus 20 years since the Mr Bean character was created.

Mr Bean to drive from the roof… Continue

Added by Stephen Page on August 31, 2009 at 4:00pm — 3 Comments