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About terryjohnsen

Writer/photographer of vintage/historic sports car racing. See you at the track! Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited. Excerpts and links may be used, provided that full and clear credit is given to Terry Johnsen and terryjohnsen.wordpress.com with appropriate and specific direction to the original content.

Archive Flashback – July 2013 ‘Paul Wilson and his 1965 Lola T70 Roadster’

Posted on July 11, 2024 by terryjohnsen

For this month let’s look back in the archive for a spotlight piece I wrote about Paul Wilson’s 1965 Lola T70, which appeared in the July 2013 edition of Victory Lane Magazine. I was very fortunate to get the chance to … Continue reading →

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‘Miscellaneous Ramblings’ for June

Posted on June 26, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Le Mans starring Steve McQueen – The best auto racing movie ever. A Solar Production, Released June 23, 1971. One of my yearly traditions as an auto racing enthusiast happens during the first few days of June. Having just experienced … Continue reading →

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Archive Flashback – May 2020 ‘A.J. – The Life of America’s Greatest Race Car Driver!’

Posted on May 30, 2024 by terryjohnsen

There is no greater race in the world than the Indianapolis 500. The pre-race festivities giving honor and tribute to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day weekend fill our hearts with pride and gratitude. Finally, the singing of the traditional … Continue reading →

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Archive Flashback – April 2015 ‘The Power of Pink!

Posted on April 29, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Let’s look back in the archive for a spotlight piece I wrote about Jeff Wright’s 1978 Chevron B45, which appeared in the April 2015 edition of Victory Lane Magazine. It was a pleasure to speak with Jeff and his wife … Continue reading →

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‘Miscellaneous Ramblings’ for March

Posted on March 31, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Carlos Sainz is on the move! Before the 2024 Formula 1 season got underway it was learned that 7-time World Champion, Lewis Hamilton, would be moving to Ferrari beginning in 2025. That’s big news. But an even bigger story for … Continue reading →

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‘Miscellaneous Ramblings’ for February

Posted on February 29, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Lewis Hamilton to Ferrari in 2025 The month of February was not even 24 hours old when we learned that 7-time F1 World Champion Lewis Hamilton will leave Mercedes and drive for Ferrari, beginning in 2025. Some have labeled the … Continue reading →

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‘Miscellaneous Ramblings’ for January

Posted on January 31, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Andretti F1 snub Earlier today it was reported that the FOM (Formula One Management, F1 teams basically) declined, rejected, refused the entry application of the Andretti Formula Racing LLC to join the Formula One grid. Their statement included nonsense to … Continue reading →

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VRG Turkey Bowl @ Summit Point

Posted on January 3, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Victory Lane Magazine – January 2024: Volume 39, No.1 Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV, November 17-19, 2023 Story by Terry Johnsen Once again, the vintage racing season has drawn to a close. In general sports terms that conjures … Continue reading →

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Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival/US Vintage Grand Prix Weekend

Posted on September 13, 2023 by terryjohnsen

September in Watkins Glen, my favorite time of year. Once again the crew gathered for our yearly brush with racing history. We were very fortunate with the weather, in that it always rained where we were not. You can’t argue … Continue reading →

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The Charles Town Car Show, September 2nd, 2023

Posted on September 11, 2023 by terryjohnsen

The Charles Town Car Show in West Virginia made such a positive impression on me in 2022 that I made sure to mark it on my calendar this year. It was a fantastic turnout, and seemed to be even bigger … Continue reading →

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