Category Archives: Auto Racing History

Book Reviews are back in 2025!

Posted on November 26, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Coming back to the blog in 2025 will be a steady stream of book reviews. I tried this in 2020 during the lockdown and enjoyed it. So, be on the lookout for some great reading suggestions, and titles to add … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Book Review, Books, Photography | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

Archive Flashback – September ‘Grand Prix Racers – Portraits of Speed’

Posted on September 20, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Time for another flashback into the archive (September 2020). I revisit this book quite often. The richness of the black and white photographs is just breathtaking. I encourage all racing enthusiasts and photographers to include this book into your collection. … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Book Review, Photography, Writing | Tagged , , , | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Photography, Victory Lane Magazine, Vintage Auto Racing, Writing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Book Review, Indianapolis 500, Writing | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Photography, Victory Lane Magazine, Vintage Auto Racing, Writing | Tagged , , , , , | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Classic Cars, Photography, Uncategorized | Tagged , , | 1 Comment

A moment in time with Al Unser Jr.

Posted on September 17, 2022 by terryjohnsen

The Grand Marshal for this year’s Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival was none other than Al Unser Jr. He is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (1992 and 1994), a two-time CART IndyCar World Series Champion (1990 and 1994), a two-time … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Indianapolis 500, Photography, Watkins Glen | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

If it’s September, this must be Watkins Glen

Posted on September 15, 2022 by terryjohnsen

Back again for my favorite racing weekend of the year, in beautiful and historic Watkins Glen, New York. We were blessed with perfect weather, endless cars, sights and sounds, and plenty of beer and delicious local food. The activities kicked-off … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Photography, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Montage of Speed

Posted on September 17, 2021 by terryjohnsen

By Terry Johnsen Victory Lane Magazine, October 2021: Volume 36, No. 10 The Village of Watkins Glen is set in the heart of the Finger Lakes region of New York. Located at the southern tip of Seneca Lake, this area … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Racing History, Motor Racing, Painting, Watkins Glen | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 12

Posted on December 30, 2020 by terryjohnsen

DRIVEN: The Racing Photography of Jesse Alexander 1954-1962 By Jesse Alexander, Forward by Stirling Moss; Publish Date: 2000; Publisher: Chronicle Books LLC, Hardcover, 144 pages The twelfth and final book review of the year captures the spectacle and spirit of Formula … Continue reading →

Posted in Auto Racing, Auto Racing History, Book Review, Photography | Tagged , , , | 2 Comments