Evander Klum asked: There are various reasons why people get involved in drag racing. There are those who compete for the thrill of it while others join for glory and money. Speed Channel has provided a venue for those who Read more
soft666 asked: Motorcycle Racing Motorcycle racing is a very exciting sport that many people love to watch. The three main types of motorcycle racing include dirt bikes, street racing, and drag racing. Each offers motorcycle enthusiasts the opportunity to race Read more
One more from the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection that brought us yesterday’s two street scenes. This one, shot August 30, 1958, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, will be a carspotter’s (and signspotter’s) delight. Interestingly, we only see one brand-new Read more
We’re going to circle back around to the Charles W. Cushman Photograph Collection for today’s street scenes. First, we selected the one from Marlborough for frequent commenter John from Staffs, a Brit who’s frequently at a disadvantage when it comes Read more
Bill Wallmuller asked: The Islip Motor Speedway, which opened in 1947 and closed its doors in 1984 was a popular local auto-racing track and is remembered fondly for being the source of some great auto racing trivia. The shortest track Read more
2009 Hershey Meet HPOF entrant 1914 Haynes owned by Virginia's George Duke Bristol, Tennessee’s, Bristol Motor Speedway, the fastest half-mile on the NASCAR circuit, will usher in an automotive event that has no intentions of setting a track record. On Read more
Note: I write up driving impressions of virtually every car I photograph, within a couple of days of the drive, so everything is fresh in my memory. Occasionally, because of the constraints of format (ie, buyer’s guide) the prepared text Read more
Recently spotted a couple of interesting Pontiacs that, besides their uncommon body styles, happen to precisely bracket the war years. First off is this 1946 Pontiac Streamliner Eight (B-body) woody station wagon. From the seller’s description: 9-passenger, 8-cylinder, rare find. Read more
It’s too bad the seller of this 1973 Volkswagen Thing put a brand-new top on it. While it looks great raised (and we’re guessing it looks a bazillion times better than the old top), a Thing deserves to cruise around Read more
Most Ford 406-cu.in. V-8s used two bolts to secure the main caps, but a limited number of 406s built in 1963 used two cross-bolts through the skirt of the block for three of the five main caps. This 1963 Ford Read more