Tag Archives: Writing

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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TJ’s Racing VideoShelf: July 2026

Posted on July 30, 2026 by terryjohnsen

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

Posted on July 25, 2026 by terryjohnsen

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?

Posted on July 10, 2026 by terryjohnsen

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

Posted on July 1, 2026 by terryjohnsen

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

Posted on June 10, 2026 by terryjohnsen

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

Posted on May 21, 2026 by terryjohnsen

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

Posted on April 21, 2026 by terryjohnsen

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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