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Harley-Davidson’s First Purpose-Built V-Twin Racer – The Harley-Davidson 11K

Ben Branch July 30, 2018
Harley-Davidson Board Track Racer
  • American
  • Board Trackers
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The Harley-Davidson 11K was the American company’s first purpose-built V-twin racer – it was developed by Bill Ottoway, an early engineering genius who had been poached from…

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The Berardini Bros 1932 Ford 404 Jr. Hot Rod – King of the 1/4 Mile

Ben Branch July 27, 2018
Ford Flathead V8
  • American
  • Cars
  • Ford
  • Racing

Under the hood of the Berardini Bros 1932 Ford was a Flathead V8 so dominant on the 1/4 mile drag strips of the LA-area…

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The 425 HP Scarbo SVF1 Prototype Is For Sale

Ben Branch July 24, 2018
Scarbo SVF1 Front
  • American
  • Cars
  • Formula 1
  • Racing

The Scarbo SVF1 Although the Scarbo SVF1 Prototype looks like a ’60s Formula 1 car, it’s actually an entirely modern creation, fitted with a…

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MotoGP™ Technology – The Must-Read Book by Neil Spalding

Ben Branch July 24, 2018
MotoGP Technology Book Neil Spalding Cover
  • Books
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

The book MotoGP™ Technology by Neil Spalding is officially licensed by MotoGP™, and it’s widely recognized as an essential book to get your hands…

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The Most Expensive Motorcycle In The World – The Vincent Black Lightning

Ben Branch July 19, 2018
Vincent Black Shadow Lightning V-Twin Engine
  • British
  • Engineering
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Vincent Black Lightning was the fastest and most desirable motorcycle in the world when it was released in 1948. A factory-delivered Black Lightning…

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The Lancia Stratos HF – The King of ’70s Rally

Ben Branch July 17, 2018
Lancia Stratos Open
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rally

The Lancia Stratos was the first car designed specifically for top flight rally competition – developed by the all-Italian dream team of Lancia, Nuccio…

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Documentary: Malcolm Smith’s Bike Stories

Ben Branch July 15, 2018
Malcolm Smith
  • American
  • Films
  • Motorcycles
  • Racing

Malcolm Smith is one of the world’s pre-emiment off0rad racers, he primarily raced motorcycles but in the 1970s while recovering from a broken leg, he built his own off-road racing buggy and competed in both the Baja 1000 and the Baja 500.

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The Official Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Live Stream

Ben Branch July 14, 2018
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 Live Stream
  • British
  • Cars
  • Films
  • Racing

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with a highlights reel to showcase the best of the Goodwood Festival of Speed for this who…

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The Allard J2X – A Rare, Unusual, and Highly Influential British Sports Car

Ben Branch July 12, 2018
Allard J2-X Front
  • British
  • Cars
  • Racing

Although the cars built by Allard aren’t particularly famous outside of classic car circles, the influence they had on the future of sports car…

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The Maserati Eldorado – Tipo 420/M/58/ – The Monzanapolis Racer

Ben Branch July 10, 2018
Maserati Eldorado Interior
  • Cars
  • Italian
  • Racing
  • Rare

The Maserati Eldorado The Maserati Eldorado is one of the most consequential racing cars of its time, despite the fact it never won a…

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Watch Live & Free: The 2018 Le Mans Classic

Ben Branch July 7, 2018
24 Hours of Le Mans Classic.
  • Cars
  • Films
  • French
  • Racing

Editor’s Note: This post has been updated with the official 2018 Le Mans Classic film above. The Le Mans Classic Every two years the…

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The $70 Million Dollar Ferrari 250 GTO In The Vault

Ben Branch July 6, 2018
Ferrari 250 GTO Back
  • Cars
  • Ferrari
  • Italian
  • Le Mans
  • Racing

The Vault of the Petersen Automotive Museum The overwhelming majority of people driving down Wilshire Boulevard in Los Angeles have no idea that the…

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