Many might find it unusual that the 58-year old son of legendary racecar driver Dave MacDonald had never driven a...
Another sports car racing pioneer has left us as Bill Pollack has passed away just nine days after marking his...
In the history of motor-sport safety, few names are as universally recognized as that of Bill Simpson. Initially an active drag racer, Simpson went on to race in various road racing categories before moving on to USAC racing and eventually the Indianapolis 500. While Simpson often demonstrated great speed and...
In our January 2007 issue, Pete Lyons shared some remarks about the grand old Canadian-American Challenge Cup series made by...
The Eagle Formula Ford that I won the SCCA Runoffs with in 1978 was a car I was involved with...
With the recent passing of automotive icon Carroll Shelby, it is easy to look at his amazing life through the lens of his greatest achievements—the revered Cobra and GT350 being but two that will immediately pop to mind for most casual enthusiasts. But Shelby’s career as a constructor and team...
Home tracks – every racer has one. For some, it may be the track nearest to where you live. For...
Willow Springs, CA Mar. 10-11 The 1994 NASCAR Ford Thunderbird of Ron Huber is chased by the 1996 Thunderbird of...
All American Racers’ DGF Formula Ford has its first track test at Willow Springs Raceway (1977). 1 – Jean-Pierre Jabouille drives a Matra MS5 to victory in the F3 race at Magny-Cours, France (1968). 2 – The All American Racers DGF Formula Ford has its first track test at Willow Springs...
Two events, one forever unforgettable, the other somewhat less memorable, shared the same Sunday, 40 years ago. Heading up the...
For the last 20 years or so of his life, Rodger Ward and I were friends. Even though I had...
Riverside has at last completely disappeared, wholly obliterated under new development. No longer can you find your way to the last remaining section of the old International Raceway and pluck out a souvenir chunk of asphalt, as I wrote about doing in the VR of September 1999. Pete Lyons By...
It is well known that some great stock car road racing took place at the Riverside International Raceway. Dan Gurney...
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association has announced that it will offer season-long National Championships for both the short sprint races...
On this, the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Monterey Historics, I thought it would be interesting to look back and see how it all started. The date was August 10, 1974. August 10 that year fell on a Saturday. There was no Sunday racing even though California has no “blue laws”...
Learning to race on a road course can be daunting. Even though it was almost 50 years ago, I remember...
Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA November 6–7, 2010 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...
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Willow Springs, Rosamond, CA November 10–11, 2007 Ken Rodenbush enters Turn 4 in his Marcos 1800 GT.Photo: Brian Green Become...
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Willow Springs, CA November 11–12, 2006 William Cotter in his Porsche 935 K3.Photo: Brian Green Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access to all...
Willow Springs, CA Aug. 31-Sept. 1 The Ford Thunderbird of Jerry Yost leads the first lap of the Historic Stock...
Willow Springs, Rosamond, CA September 16-17 , 2017 James Alder leads the pack in his 1952 Jaguar XK120.Photo: Rex McAfree...
Willow Springs, CA April 5-6, 2003 The Datsun 240 Z of Mark Belrose. Photo: Cheryl A. Jones Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+ More) Access to the full article is limited to paid subscribers only. Our membership removes most ads, lets you enjoy unlimited access...
Willow Springs, CA Mar. 10-11 John Morton made an unexpected return to 2.5-liter Trans-Am racing when he piloted, not a...
1978 Eagle DGF There is a historical trope in the racing world, which suggests that a talented craftsman could build...
When we think of Southern California’s Willow Springs Raceway, what often first comes to mind is a fast corner such as Turn Nine, thanks to its speed and “hang on” factor. But more important for a good lap time at Willow is Turn Five, a classic exit-speed corner. Five, with...
Bill Huth, owner of California’s Willow Springs Raceway, passed away late Monday night, May 4th. Huth was 91-years old. ...
Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA November 27-28, 2004 The late ’30s Hilegas Midget of Gordon Mensie. The car was formerly...