This article is typically (fashionably?) a couple weeks late, though part of it is because I had a hard time deciding what to say about the Mid-Ohio vintage races. There were too many cars to just mention a few and so it seemed appropriate to focus on the event as a whole. I have fond … Continue reading »
Carlisle’s Import (and kit car) Nationals remain interesting because of some of the oddities that come out of the woodwork. It’s not just the things in the vendor areas (like a Merkur dealership sign, for example) but the car show which is heavily focused on brands often overlooked in more typical gatherings of imports held … Continue reading »
The 10th annual Avignon Motor Festival took place last weekend in the beautiful Vaucluse department of France. There are many other vintage car events in the region, but the Motor Festival is by far the biggest one. Continue reading »
Watkins Glen, NY on the tip of Seneca lake is generally a sleepy little town. Many, however, are familiar with the racing heritage that began there after WWII. Like Daytona, Sebring, and Indianapolis, Watkins Glen is one of America’s most famous racing circuits with a great history behind it. Races on the public roads through … Continue reading »
It was a little after seven in the morning and it was already hot – just as it had been hot all night and for several days beforehand. Curiously, there appeared to be some hints of rain clouds in the sky. This was significant, as it had begun to seem that Erie was, in fact, … Continue reading »
In spite of a weather forecast of sunny and 70 degrees, Watkins Glen International was cold and rainy on Tuesday morning when a surprisingly large number of fans began turning up at the track for the Mobil 1 sponsored “Seat Swap” event. Formula 1 driver Lewis Hamilton and Nascar driver Tony Stewart were set to … Continue reading »
This years Central PA Porsche Club of America swap-meet could best be described as mildly disappointing. While it was great to see a large collection of Porsches in one location as well as have the opportunity to hunt for parts and memorabilia, the attendance seems to be dropping significantly. Perhaps it’s the ever-growing popularity of … Continue reading »
I’ve been attending the vintage races at Watkins Glen every September for many years now, and it’s always an event to end the summer on a good note. There are always a nice assortment of both race and show cars on display, not only on track, but throughout the entire town of Watkins Glen, NY. Continue reading »
