Here we honor the few American cars that seriously competed at Le Mans. Stutz, duPont, and later the Cunningham made... Read More
For the first half of the 20th century, America rarely sent cars to compete in races overseas, despite the extensive... Read More
Despite an active program before WWI, there was virtually no organized sports car racing in the U.S. until several years... Read More
In Utah, the remains of a prehistoric lake left a flat surface that is perfect for high speeds. This competition... Read More
Racing on public roads was common in Europe, but discouraged in England. In fact a speed limit of 20mph was... Read More
The test of a car’s ability to travel long distances at (for the time) high speeds played a significant role... Read More
Popular in England, hill climbs were the test of a car’s pulling ability and its speed and power. A driver... Read More
The Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, chosen “Museum of the Year” on two occasions by the International Historic Motoring Awards in... Read More
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is the most prestigious endurance sports car race in the world. Until 1970, the... Read More
A match race is a dual between two competitors for monetary gain or bragging rights. Such competition is seen in... Read More
The Mille Miglia (“Thousand Miles”) started in 1927 and was one of the most popular races in Europe. The cars... Read More
The Nürburgring opened in 1927, the same year that Mercedes and Benz joined brands. They, along with many others would... Read More
