In his preface to Günther Raupp's new work "The Ferrari Book," Ferrari Vice Chairman Piero Ferrari wrote, "Over and over again, Raupp successfully conveys the exact essence that makes a Ferrari what it is: pure emotion." Few would argue with that assessment. Raupp makes his home in a centuries-old renovated German winery in Murr, northeast of Stuttgart. He is widely regarded … [Read more...] about Hot Wheels
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A High-Powered Heritage
Porsche Rennsport Reunion Celebrates 70 Years of Speed
Shortly after winning an autocross event in the late 1960s, amateur driver Hurley Haywood struck up a friendship with Peter Gregg of Florida’s Brumos Porsche dealership. Gregg, an accomplished competitor who later established Brumos Racing, helped Haywood purchase his first Porsche race car. "Everything just kind of took off from there," says Haywood. He and Gregg won … [Read more...] about A High-Powered Heritage
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A Rare Jesse Alexander Exhibit Arrives at the Center for Photographic Art
Since the early 1950s, Jesse Alexander has photographed some of the biggest names in motorsports. There’s a 1954 shot of Briggs Cunningham at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Stirling Moss at Goodwood in 1958. Princess Grace and Jackie Stewart in Monaco in the 1960s. Phil Hill at the 1960 Grand Prix of Italy. Alexander and Hill, a three-time Le Mans winner who passed away in 2008, were … [Read more...] about Photo Finish
Memories in the Making
Giving the Gift of an Experience to Remember
Each year during the holidays, many of us struggle to find that unforgettable perfect "something" to gift our loved ones. But what we're really doing is trying to connect, to show our deep appreciation for our family and friends. And maybe we're on the wrong track, and giving a thing isn't the answer at all. Maybe what we want to give instead is an unforgettable experience. … [Read more...] about Memories in the Making
Reggie Jackson’s Automotive Expertise
World Series Champ is an Avid Car Collector An imposing man sits in a diner, hunched over breakfast, golf cap pulled low, eyes fixed on his phone propped against a napkin dispenser. It’s streaming his beloved Yankees as they battle the Baltimore Orioles. Glowering at the screen, Reginald Martinez “Reggie” Jackson mows through the $10.95 breakfast special at Angelina’s in … [Read more...] about Reggie Jackson’s Automotive Expertise