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Category Archives: People

John Fitch Video Tribute

A brief look at the amazing life of John Fitch.

March 20, 20215 CommentsJohn Fitch, VideosBy Gary Smith

Ed Mertz

A tribute to the life of Ed Mertz by Helen V. Hutchings.

September 27, 20205 CommentsEd Mertz, Helen V. HutchingsBy Gary Smith

Champion Race Car Driver Phil Hill in His Own Words

An extremely interesting and insightful interview with Phil Hill, plus The Phil Hill Story, directed by Brock Yates.

September 9, 20203 CommentsPhil Hill, RacingBy Gary Smith

Jim Musser 2013 Interview

Jim Musser speaks about many of the special projects he worked on during his time with Frank Winchell’s Chevy R&D team, including the development of the Corvair Monza GT, GM’s relationship with Jim Hall and Chaparral, and the underappreciated Corvette XP-819 concept.

June 25, 20206 CommentsEd Welburn, Jim MusserBy Gary Smith

Jim Hall of Chaparral Cars – American Inventors Interview Series

Jim Hall speaks of the Chaparral development, downforce, innovations, styling, and Chevrolet, at the Petroleum Museum. Plus, you’re treated to a trip around Rattlesnake Raceway. Don’t miss this personal tour!

June 19, 20202 CommentsJim HallBy Gary Smith

Jim Musser and Jim Hall, Collaborators in the Chaparrals

John R. Wright interviews Jim Musser who was involved with Chevrolet R&D and the Chaparral connection in the ’60s.

May 26, 20204 CommentsJim MusserBy Gary Smith

Peter Brock shares the true story behind the Shelby Cobra Daytona

This is a very touching an insightful video interview with Pete Brock. Plus, Carroll Shelby tells stories from his life.

February 21, 20203 CommentsCarroll Shelby, Peter Brock, VideosBy Gary Smith

1972 SCCA Can Am at Mosport and Other Vintage Racing Videos

Cool vintage racing videos from the ‘60s and early ‘70s. Plus, a triple test of the Porsche 917, Ferrari 512, and Lola T70 Coupe, tributes to Dan Gurney, and a rebuild of a Porsche 917 engine.

February 20, 20191 CommentMark Donohue, RacingBy Gary Smith

Werner Bührer’s Illustrations

How many of us saved Werner Bührer’s illustrations from Road & Track?

October 13, 20188 CommentsWarner BührerBy Gary Smith

1967 Spa 1000Km and the Chaparral 2F

Chaparral challenges Ford, Ferrari, and Porsche in Europe. Technical insights of the 2F. Cool photos. If only…

February 3, 20184 CommentsJim Hall, RacingBy Gary Smith

Penske’s ’69 Trans Am Camaro

Ever want to know how Penske and Donohue prepared the Trans Am Camaros?

October 4, 20173 CommentsMark Donohue, RacingBy Gary Smith

Ed Welburn’s Chaparral Experience

Ed Welburn (Retired GM Design VP) shares his experiences with Jim Hall and driving the Chaparral 2H.

August 17, 201716 CommentsEd Welburn, Jim Hall, Racing, StoriesBy Gary Smith

History of Donohue’s Porsche 917/10 Turbo

Donohue’s account of initial testing in Germany.

July 30, 20179 CommentsMark Donohue, RacingBy Gary Smith

McQueen’s Motorcycles

Steve McQueen was the real deal. An authentic enthusiast. Book review.

March 15, 20172 CommentsBooks, Motorcycles, Steve McQueenBy Gary Smith

The Way It Is—Appreciating Jim Hall and his Chaparrals

“There’s a lot of junk out there today. If you want it straight, read Kirby.”—Paul Newman

October 28, 20163 CommentsGordon Kirby, Jim Hall, RacingBy Gary Smith

Neil DeAtley’s ’27 Track-T

Neil’s recreation of his first teenage wheels.

April 12, 20155 CommentsGary Smith, Neil DeAtley, PeopleBy Gary Smith

Stories from Baja—The Great Tech Inspector

Experiences from Baja, written by John Thawley.

April 5, 20152 CommentsJohn Thawley Sr., Racing, StoriesBy Gary Smith

Stories from Baja—Rally or Race?

Experiences from Baja, written by John Thawley.

March 24, 2015Leave a commentJohn Thawley Sr., StoriesBy Gary Smith

Stories from Baja—El Matador

Experiences from Baja, written by John Thawley.

February 24, 2015Leave a commentJohn Thawley Sr., StoriesBy Gary Smith

Twenty Seven Hours to La Paz

Rare 20-minute video about the first Baja 1000.

January 31, 20154 CommentsJohn Thawley Sr., Racing, VideosBy Gary Smith

Stories from Baja—Bad Gas? Not So Fast.

Experiences from Baja written by my friend John Thawley.

August 8, 20142 CommentsJohn Thawley Sr., Motorcycles, Racing, StoriesBy Gary Smith

Stories from Baja—True Grit

Experiences from Baja written by John Thawley.

July 14, 20142 CommentsJohn Thawley Sr., Racing, StoriesBy Gary Smith

At age 72, Dave never really got the message.

“We have done so much, with so little, for so long, that we can now do anything with nothing.”

August 2, 201310 CommentsDave Marcis, Racing, VideosBy Gary Smith

An Evening with Jim Hall

“I was shocked seeing the Chaparral launch itself over the top of Lothar Motschenbacher’s red McLaren.”

July 26, 20134 CommentsJim Hall, Racing, VideosBy Gary Smith
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