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How to Take a Friend to the Races Title: How to Take a Friend to the Races
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on August 19, 2006

Of all the events at the 2006 Monterey Historic Automobile Races the one I enjoyed most was for "pre-1940 sports, touring, and racing cars." It's utterly fascinating to watch vintage race cars that...

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Trans-Am Cars Rumble at Monterey Historics Title: Trans-Am Cars Rumble at Monterey Historics
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on August 19, 2006

Those who love the rumble of big V-8's certainly got their kicks at the 2006 Monterey Historics, which cap a wonderful week of classic car shows and events in Pebble Beach, downtown Monterey, and...

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Back in the 60's Again Title: Back in the 60's Again
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on August 19, 2006

As I arrived at trackside for the Rolex Monterey Historic Automobile Races I got a whiff of Castrol R racing oil and heard the sound of a 1960's Cooper Monaco at speed. For a moment I felt tears of...

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At 89 Years Young, a Racing Legend Tries for Land Speed Record Title: At 89 Years Young, a Racing Legend Tries for Land Speed Record
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on August 08, 2006

Most people believe that seniors should not drive quickly. And for many older folk that's probably a good idea. But one who's not ready to slow down is the legendary John Fitch who, at age 89, is...

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How to Make Racing More Exciting: Look Back Title: How to Make Racing More Exciting: Look Back
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on August 02, 2006

Concerned as many are over the lack of passing in F1 and Champ Car races, I recall the 1960's when braking later into the corner would get you a pass (or a spin). And suddenly I was reminded that...

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Dan Gurney to Drive Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 at Goodwood Title: Dan Gurney to Drive Le Mans-winning Ford GT40 at Goodwood
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on July 05, 2006

Just in case your appetite for next week's Goodwood Festival of Speed wasn't sufficiently whetted by an already spectacular lineup of famous cars and drivers, here's one that should send you scurrying...

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Visiting England in July? Don't Miss This! Title: Visiting England in July? Don't Miss This!
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on June 26, 2006

Oh, to be in Goodwood, England, from July 7th through the 9th, for the annual Festival of Speed! Honoring the history of motorsport and the heroes who made it, this is the only occasion where you will...

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Glorious Oversteer at Monaco Historics Title: Glorious Oversteer at Monaco Historics
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on May 22, 2006

If there's anything better than being a spectator at the Monaco Grand Prix, it just may be the Monaco Historics, which takes place on the prior weekend. Vintage race cars from all eras compete and...

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Coast-to-Coast in the Ultimate Adventure Title: Coast-to-Coast in the Ultimate Adventure
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on April 28, 2006

They call it "the Ultimate Adventure in Motorsports" and while that may be a bit of a stretch, The Great Race is an exciting challenge for owners of wonderful old autos. (It's actually a rally, not a...

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They're Racing in San Francisco Again! Title: They're Racing in San Francisco Again!
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Filed in archive Vintage Racing by Philip Powell on March 29, 2006

Once upon a time, when sports car road racing was still a novelty in America, San Francisco opened the roads of Golden Gate Park to a thrilling spectacle that drew throngs of spectators as well as...

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