Tag Archives: Auto Racing

2021 VRG Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point (revisited)

Posted on June 2, 2021 by terryjohnsen

It was so nice to be back at a racetrack after so many months away due to the pandemic. The sights, the sounds, and of course the people make the experience so fulfilling. I’m now looking forward to my next … Continue reading →

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2021 VRG Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point (article)

Posted on May 26, 2021 by terryjohnsen

Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV – May 13 -16, 2021 Victory Lane Magazine, Story by Terry Johnsen The Jefferson 500 at Summit Point Motorsports Park is the marquee event for Vintage Racer Group (VRG). With 2020 firmly in … 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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Sebring – An iconic race…an iconic place

Posted on April 16, 2020 by terryjohnsen

As a follow-up to my most recent book review, I just wanted to say a few words about the 12 Hours of Sebring and Sebring International Raceway. It’s a world-renowned endurance race and an internationally revered racetrack. So, when I … 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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