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VRG Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point Motorsports Park

Posted on May 19, 2023 by terryjohnsen

Friday, May 19, 2023 It was great to be back at a racetrack. My first vintage event of the year. It’s been far too long of a break for me. The Jefferson 500 presented by VRG proved to be the … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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It’s 2022…finally back with the vintage racers!

Posted on May 17, 2022 by terryjohnsen

It’s been too long since my last post. To be specific it was the US Vintage Grand Prix in September 2021. Time to get busy again! So, this past weekend I traveled to Summit Point (West Virginia) for Vintage Racer … Continue reading →

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2021 Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix 

Posted on October 22, 2021 by terryjohnsen

Time for a look back at the Watkins Glen Vintage Grand Prix weekend (September 9-12, 2021). Here’s a few photos from the Grand Prix Festival in town on Friday and SVRA vintage event up at the track. Enjoy! TJ….2021

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2021 Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio (Sights & Sounds)

Posted on July 13, 2021 by terryjohnsen

My first video on the blog features the start of the Honda Indy 200 on July 4th at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course, with a 360 pan to show the large crowd overlooking the esses..aka “Madness”. Enjoy! TJ 2021

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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 →

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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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