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Category Archives: People

Remembering Liz and Ken Eberts

A personal remembrance by Helen V. Hutchings

October 4, 202412 CommentsHelen V. Hutchings, Ken EbertsBy Gary Smith

Texas Legend Jim Hall and His Chaparrals Book Review

Jim Hall embodies a relentless creative spirit during a time in America where individual initiative was valued and respected.

August 2, 20248 CommentsJim HallBy Gary Smith

Canadian American Challenge Cup—The CANAM

CanAm. The ultimate run-what-you-brung series. No balance of performance nonsense. Great video.

April 12, 20248 CommentsCarroll Shelby, Dan Gurney, Jim Hall, Mark Donohue, Phil Hill, Racing, VideosBy Gary Smith

NASCAR on the Streets of Las Vegas

“Just about the time I thought I had a handle on some Fishel-invented task, he’d dream up something else that wasn’t in my service manual.”

September 17, 20233 CommentsJohn Thawley Sr.By Gary Smith

The Dan Gurney for President Campaign

We should have elected him.

September 1, 202310 CommentsDan GurneyBy Gary Smith

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, 20207 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, 20189 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, 20185 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, 20175 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, 201717 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
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