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...
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...
Willow Springs, Rosamond, CA April 6–7, 2013 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
The Eagle Formula Ford that I won the SCCA Runoffs with in 1978 was a car I was involved with...
Many might find it unusual that the 58-year old son of legendary racecar driver Dave MacDonald had never driven a race car on a racetrack, but it’s true. Going fast has always been in my blood—as evidenced by countless speeding tickets—but it’s only in the past five years that I’ve...
Willow Springs International Raceway, Rosamond, CA November 6–7, 2010 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (&...
1978 Eagle DGF There is a historical trope in the racing world, which suggests that a talented craftsman could build...
The Sportscar Vintage Racing Association has announced that it will offer season-long National Championships for both the short sprint races and longer endurance contests on its schedule of events. Previously, SVRA’s season-long points championships were centered in the eastern USA. Points awarded for finishing positions will be the same for...
Willow Springs, Rosamond, CA November 7–8, 2009 Become a Member & Get Ad-Free Access To This Article (& About 6,000+...
On this, the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Monterey Historics, I thought it would be interesting to look back and see...
Learning to race on a road course can be daunting. Even though it was almost 50 years ago, I remember it well. I had entered a friend’s MGTD at Palm Springs. Those of us who were novices were lined up on the grid. We were told to follow the course...
It is well known that some great stock car road racing took place at the Riverside International Raceway. Dan Gurney...
Willow Springs, CA Mar. 10-11 John Morton made an unexpected return to 2.5-liter Trans-Am racing when he piloted, not a...
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...
Another sports car racing pioneer has left us as Bill Pollack has passed away just nine days after marking his 92nd birthday. After serving as a B-26 bomber pilot in WWII, Pollack became a key figure in the post-war California sports car culture, and began racing in 1950. He won...
Willow Springs Raceway, Rosamond, CA November 27-28, 2004 The late ’30s Hilegas Midget of Gordon Mensie. The car was formerly...
Willow Springs, CA Mar. 10-11 The 1994 NASCAR Ford Thunderbird of Ron Huber is chased by the 1996 Thunderbird of...
Bill Huth, owner of California’s Willow Springs Raceway, passed away late Monday night, May 4th. Huth was 91-years old. Construction of the track, outside Lancaster, California began in 1952, with the inaugural event held on November 23, 1953. By 1962, the facility had fallen into disrepair, which is when...
When we think of Southern California’s Willow Springs Raceway, what often first comes to mind is a fast corner such...
With the recent passing of automotive icon Carroll Shelby, it is easy to look at his amazing life through the...
Willow Springs, CA Aug. 31-Sept. 1 The Ford Thunderbird of Jerry Yost leads the first lap of the Historic Stock Car race.Photo: Casey Annis 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...
Willow Springs, CA April 5-6, 2003 The Datsun 240 Z of Mark Belrose. Photo: Cheryl A. Jones Become a Member...
Home tracks – every racer has one. For some, it may be the track nearest to where you live. For...
Willow Springs, Rosamond, CA September 16-17 , 2017 James Alder leads the pack in his 1952 Jaguar XK120.Photo: Rex McAfree 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,...
Willow Springs, CA November 11–12, 2006 William Cotter in his Porsche 935 K3.Photo: Brian Green Become a Member & Get...
Willow Springs, Rosamond, CA November 10–11, 2007 Ken Rodenbush enters Turn 4 in his Marcos 1800 GT.Photo: Brian Green Become...