BOWLING GREEN, KY, February 12, 2024 – On February 12, 2014, at 5:38 AM, the National Corvette Museum suffered a cave-in that claimed eight cars from the museum’s multimillion dollar collection and caused an international sensation. The video and images captured by museum security cameras went viral, circulating around the globe. Viewers were left stunned at the loss of such rare and remarkable treasures, and all eyes were on the National Corvette Museum’s response and recovery. (more…)
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Cars and Coffee Darien, Connecticut Season Update #1
The 2024 Season of Cars and Coffee Darien fast approaching (April 14th isn’t that far away) we have some additional event updates to tell you about. (more…)
Lou Modestino’s Track Talk Column
RPM@DAYTONA Workshops “Set-To-Go” With Josh Holt From MYRACEPASS Leading The Way Amongst Many Speakers And Discussions At RPM
Daytona Beach, Fla. (February 5, 2024) – The 51st Annual RPM@Daytona will be held at the Shores Resort & Spa in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida on Sunday, February 11; Monday, February 12 and Tuesday, February 13. The 51st version of the popular sessions will has been enhanced to give attendees and exhibitors an enhanced experience during an incredibly busy time of year, further emphasizing that there is no true “off-season” in the sport and “kicking off” another great season in Daytona.
“The Italian Job” – Fastest Superformance Roadster in the World – to be Auctioned at Barrett-Jackson in Scottsdale
Jupiter, Fla. – January 24, 2024 – One of the most famous, and certainly the fastest, Superformance MKIII roadsters ever built will be sold at No Reserve by Barrett-Jackson on Friday, January 27, in Scottsdale, Ariz. Known as the “The Italian Job,” this 1965 Shelby-authorized Superformance MKIII owned by Ted Taormina was declared the “fastest Cobra” in the world, having been clocked over 200 mph twice. (more…)
Track Talk Column – What’s New in the Racing World?
What’s new in the racing world? How about the Andretti Clan trying to make a return to the F1 World. However, they are getting kept out for many reasons.
Pioneer Pole Buildings’ Motorsports Influence To Be On Display At Front Of This Weekend’s Show
OAKS, PA – When the doors open at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024 show this Friday and Saturday, January 19th and 20th at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, the involvement of the title sponsor for the last ten events will be showcased at the front entrance. (more…)
Special Tribute To Legendary Car Owner Bob Weikert At Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2024
Oaks, PA – Legendary car owner Bob Weikert will be remembered in a special tribute to be held at the Pioneer Pole Buildings Motorsports 2023 Show. The two-day show will be held at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, PA, its home since 2010, on Friday, January 19th from 2-9 p.m. and Saturday, January 20 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.
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ACT Heading to Maine’s Northeast Motorsports Expo – SRX Tickets Available
Barre, VT — Officials with the American-Canadian Tour (ACT) announced today that the historic Tour and its sanctioned tracks, Thunder Road Int’l Speedbowl and White Mountain Motorsports Park will be represented at the 35th annual Northeast Motorsports Expo at the Augusta Civic Center in Augusta, Maine from Friday, January 12 through Sunday, January 14.
Broad Arrow Announces Historic 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder “Lucybelle III” as Highlight Consignment for Upcoming Amelia Island Auction this March 1-2, 2024
Grosse Pointe, MI, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Broad Arrow Auctions, a Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY) company, is thrilled to announce the consignment of the historic 1959 Porsche 718 RSK Spyder “Lucybelle III”, chassis 718-024, (estimate $3,500,000 – $4,500,000), to its Amelia Island Auction, being held this March 1-2 at the stunning Amelia Island Ritz Carlton.
