Tag Archives: Writing

TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: August 2026

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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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: July 2026

RUSH (2013) Universal Pictures, StudioCanal, Universum Film, Buena Vista International, Exclusive Media, 123 minutes. Formula One 1976 – Hunt for the Title (2004) Duke Video/Brunswick Films Ltd., 52 minutes. This year (2026) marks the 50th anniversary of one of the most intense and … Continue reading

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The Beach, the Beat, and Bow Wows

The yearly trip to the beach has come and gone. Once again, my wife and I happily assumed the life of beach bums for a week. For 30-plus years we’ve traveled to Dewey Beach, Delaware, along with frequent visits to … Continue reading

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What’s in a Name?

When contemplating the new name of my blog, I drew inspiration from my all-time favorite classic rock album by Eric Clapton, Derek and The Dominos’ Layla and Other Assorted Love Songs. In late August 1970, Eric Clapton formed a new band, … Continue reading

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Turning the Page

We’re halfway through 2026, and the calendar has flipped to July. In the spirit of a new beginning, I thought it was a perfect time for the blog to turn the page and head in a new direction. I’ll still … Continue reading

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: June 2026

Truth in 24 (2008), An Intersport/NFL Films Presentation, 98 minutes Truth in 24 II – Every Second Counts (2012), An Intersport/NFL Films Presentation, 83 minutes For the month of June, it’s a double feature! This coming weekend marks the 94th running of the … Continue reading

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: May 2026

The Roadster Era (and before) at Indianapolis (2001) Rare Sportsfilms, Inc., 2 hours 3 minutes. The month of May is finally here, and the Indianapolis 500 is slated to take place this weekend (Sunday, May 24th). 2026 marks the 110th running of the … Continue reading

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: April 2026

WINNING (1969) A Jennings Lang Production. A Universal/Newman-Foreman Picture. 123 minutes. For the month of April, I’ve chosen a film for American open wheel racing fans, knowing that the anticipation and excitement for the Indianapolis 500 is already starting the build. … Continue reading

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: March 2026

Mobil 1 Twelve Hours of Sebring presented by Fresh from Florida (2011, 2012, and 2013) Sebring International Raceway, Sebring Florida; Produced by Panoz Motorsports Group For the month of March, I’m going to focus on one of the world’s most … Continue reading

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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: February 2026

In-Car 956 (1987) Distributed by Duke Video. Featuring Derek Bell. Running time: 62 minutes. For the month of February, we turn our attention to a golden age of endurance sports car racing, climbing inside the cockpit of the legendary Rothmans … Continue reading

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