Category Archives: Historic Auto Racing

Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 7

Posted on July 23, 2020 by terryjohnsen

The Guinness Guide to International Motor Racing – A Complete Reference from Formula 1 to Touring Cars By Peter Higham; Publish Date: 1995; Publisher: Motorbooks International Publishers & Wholesalers. (USA edition), Hardcover, 544 pages The seventh book in my review series is The … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 6

Posted on June 12, 2020 by terryjohnsen

Moments That Made Racing History (Modern Sports Car Series) By Rodney Walkerley; Publish Date: 1959; Publisher: Sports Car Press LTD. (New York), Hardcover, 111 pages The sixth book in my review series, Moments That Made Racing History by Rodney Walkerley, was found … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 5

Posted on May 24, 2020 by terryjohnsen

A.J. – The Life of America’s Greatest Race Car Driver By A.J. Foyt with William Neely; Publish Date: 1983; Publisher: Times Books, Hardcover, 234 pages It’s Memorial Day Sunday 2020, and for as long as I can remember I’ve planned my weekend, … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 4

Posted on April 29, 2020 by terryjohnsen

Racing Colours: Motor Racing Compositions 1908 – 2009 By: Simon Owen; Publish Date: 2014; Publisher: Veloce Publishing, Hardcover, 192 pages The fourth book in my review series, Racing Colours by Simon Owen, is one that could easily be categorized in the art … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 3

Posted on March 31, 2020 by terryjohnsen

12 Hours of Sebring – 1970 By: Harry Hurst (text and photographs); Publish Date: 2004; 12 Hours of Sebring 35th Anniversary Edition, 1970-2005; Publisher: Hurst Communications Inc., Hardcover, 127 pages This publication of photographs and recollections is one of the most prized in … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 2

Posted on February 29, 2020 by terryjohnsen

From Indianapolis to Le Mans By: Tommaso Tommasi; Publish Date (English Translation): 1974; Publisher: Derbi Books Inc., Hardcover, 239 pages The second book in my review series is, From Indianapolis to Le Mans, by Tommaso Tommasi. I found this little gem while … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 1

Posted on January 30, 2020 by terryjohnsen

What’s It Like Out There? By: Mario Andretti with Bob Collins; Publish Date: 1970; Publisher: Henry Regnery Company (Chicago), Hardcover, 282 pages The first book in my review series is by the driver who I consider my “Number 1” sports hero, Mario … Continue reading →

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TJ’s (ever-expanding) Auto Racing Library

Posted on September 21, 2019 by terryjohnsen

Ever since my first visit to the International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC, Watkins Glen, NY) in 2013, I have been inspired to expand and grow my own, personal library of auto racing literature (books/magazines/programs/etc.). At that point I already … Continue reading →

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2019 SVRA U.S. Vintage Grand Prix @ Watkins Glen International

Posted on September 15, 2019 by terryjohnsen

Switching gears from festival to feast. The 2019 SVRA U.S. Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International served up a wide variety of racing activities to satisfy any racing fan’s taste. For the first time in a few years I … Continue reading →

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2019 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival

Posted on September 14, 2019 by terryjohnsen

Over the past few years of covering the US Vintage Grand Prix at Watkins Glen International (WGI), I was always so focused on covering every aspect of the on-track activity that I didn’t dare sacrifice a whole day (Friday) to … Continue reading →

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