Tag Archives: Vintage Racing

TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: September 2026

Posted on September 29, 2026 by terryjohnsen

Watkins Glen: The Street Years, 1948-1952 (1999), WSKG Public Telecommunications Council, Binghamton, NY, 56:46 minutes Fresh off the Grand Prix Festival earlier in the month, I thought it would be appropriate to reminisce about the origins of racing at ‘The … Continue reading →

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Snapshots from The Glen

Posted on September 25, 2026 by terryjohnsen

The following photographs are from my recent trip to Watkins Glen for the annual Grand Prix Festival. It was once again a huge success. The organizers couldn’t have asked for better weather. The day of the event, Friday September 11th, … Continue reading →

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: August 2026

Posted on August 24, 2026 by terryjohnsen

CAN-AM: The Speed Odyssey (2008), Ardennes Productions, 94 minutes CAN-AM McLarens 1969-1971 (2004), Auto World Racing Team, autoworldmobilia, 60 minutes It’s another double-feature for the month of August. This time we’re reminiscing about the incredible racing series known as the CAN-AM, or … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racer Group/VRG Jefferson 500 @ Summit Point

Posted on June 2, 2025 by terryjohnsen

Summit Point Motorsports Park, Summit Point, WV – May 16-18, 2025 Victory Lane Magazine, June 2025: Volume 40, No. 6 Story by Terry Johnsen The racing season is now well-underway and seems to shift into high gear once the month … Continue reading →

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SVRA SpeedTour at Summit Point

Posted on October 7, 2024 by terryjohnsen

Summit Point Motorsports Park, August 16-18, 2024 Victory Lane Magazine, October 2024: Volume 39, No. 10 Story by Terry Johnsen It’s the middle of August, summertime in the beautiful rolling hills of West Virginia, and for the second year in … Continue reading →

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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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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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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 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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