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![Photo: lapl.org (first posted 4/29/2017) Los Angeles and its environs are a veritable graveyard of vanished racetracks. [One, which we’ll meet later, was very near and dear to my heart. […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Kids_auto_races_chaplin_2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Racetrack Classics: The Vanished Speedways (and Film Locations) of Southern California")
Racetrack Classics: The Vanished Speedways (and Film Locations) of Southern California
Posted on April 29, 2023 | 30 CommentsPhoto: lapl.org (first posted 4/29/2017) Los Angeles and its environs are a veritable graveyard of vanished racetracks. [One, which we’ll meet later, was very near and dear to my heart. […] -
![For everything the second-generation Corvette had going for it, the Sting Ray’s image and desirability suffered from one major flaw. As the self-described “America’s sports car”, and having held […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/1EA0083A-330E-477B-990F-5A5864C192C6.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Corvettes, Shelbys, and the SCCA – The Rules of the Club")
Corvettes, Shelbys, and the SCCA – The Rules of the Club
Posted on April 9, 2023 | 18 CommentsFor everything the second-generation Corvette had going for it, the Sting Ray’s image and desirability suffered from one major flaw. As the self-described “America’s sports car”, and having held […] -
![(first posted 8/26/2016) September 2003 – outside of Paris, France, approx. 12:30am, pitch dark, drizzly. After a brutal clutch-dumping launch from the stop sign and a quick run through the […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Audi-SQ4.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Classic Drive: 1984 Audi Sport Quattro – I Drove My Hero")
Classic Drive: 1984 Audi Sport Quattro – I Drove My Hero
Posted on August 26, 2022 | 32 Comments(first posted 8/26/2016) September 2003 – outside of Paris, France, approx. 12:30am, pitch dark, drizzly. After a brutal clutch-dumping launch from the stop sign and a quick run through the […] -
![Since its inception in 1983, the Great Race has visited forty-six of the forty-eight continental states in the United States plus locations in Canada and Mexico. For 2021 (a reschedule […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/IMG_0063-1.jpeg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Motorsports: The 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race Lunch Stop In Rolla, Missouri")
CC Motorsports: The 2021 Hemmings Motor News Great Race Lunch Stop In Rolla, Missouri
Posted on June 30, 2021 | 16 CommentsSince its inception in 1983, the Great Race has visited forty-six of the forty-eight continental states in the United States plus locations in Canada and Mexico. For 2021 (a reschedule […] -
![(First published 14 March 2020)This weekend was expected to see the start of the 2020 Formula One Grand Prix season and, whilst many British fans will be willing Lewis […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/image.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Pitlane Biography: Sir Frank Williams – Formula One’s Great Survivor")
Pitlane Biography: Sir Frank Williams – Formula One’s Great Survivor
Posted on March 14, 2020 | 22 Comments(First published 14 March 2020)This weekend was expected to see the start of the 2020 Formula One Grand Prix season and, whilst many British fans will be willing Lewis […] -
![Is there anything more fun than ice racing? I cannot think of many activities that are and can also be enjoyed as a family. It has been about six years […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_8184a.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Goes Ice Racing")
CC Goes Ice Racing
Posted on February 20, 2020 | 12 CommentsIs there anything more fun than ice racing? I cannot think of many activities that are and can also be enjoyed as a family. It has been about six years […] -
![Who didn’t try to see exactly what their car would do when they were a newly minted driver and it was snowy out? Lots of fun, lots of learning, but […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/IMG_9255-2.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Curbside Experience: 2020 Colorado Winter Driving Encounter – Like Being Back In High School But Without Anyone Minding")
Curbside Experience: 2020 Colorado Winter Driving Encounter – Like Being Back In High School But Without Anyone Minding
Posted on February 16, 2020 | 11 CommentsWho didn’t try to see exactly what their car would do when they were a newly minted driver and it was snowy out? Lots of fun, lots of learning, but […] -
![One of the absolute highlights of my Tokyo trip was visiting the Toyota Megaweb Museum with Tatra87. Besides being free of charge and remarkably uncrowded while the Tokyo Motor Show […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/IMG_6849.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Museum Classics: Toyota Megaweb Fantasy Garage (Part 1B) – The Toyota Rally Cars")
Museum Classics: Toyota Megaweb Fantasy Garage (Part 1B) – The Toyota Rally Cars
Posted on December 8, 2019 | 9 CommentsOne of the absolute highlights of my Tokyo trip was visiting the Toyota Megaweb Museum with Tatra87. Besides being free of charge and remarkably uncrowded while the Tokyo Motor Show […] -
![Last June, new CC Editor Ed Snitkoff previewed the film “Ford v Ferrari”. Yesterday, my wife and I walked down to our local multiplex and saw the movie, 2 1/2 […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/ford-v-ferrari-poster.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Cinema: Ford v Ferrari")
CC Cinema: Ford v Ferrari
Posted on December 4, 2019 | 51 CommentsLast June, new CC Editor Ed Snitkoff previewed the film “Ford v Ferrari”. Yesterday, my wife and I walked down to our local multiplex and saw the movie, 2 1/2 […] -
![(first posted 7/16/2013) The 2013 Race to the Clouds is over, and not surprisingly new records were set, albeit on a completely paved course. Pretty hard to work up […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/01-Toronado.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "1966 Pikes Peak Hillclimb")
1966 Pikes Peak Hillclimb
Posted on July 16, 2019 | 36 Comments(first posted 7/16/2013) The 2013 Race to the Clouds is over, and not surprisingly new records were set, albeit on a completely paved course. Pretty hard to work up […] -
![After spending a very enjoyable first day at the racetrack, I returned for the second (and final) day, which was Sunday – an all racing day. Read on for impressions […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/20190526_085706.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Racetrack Classics: CCs Encountered Inside And Around Salzburgring, Part 2")
Racetrack Classics: CCs Encountered Inside And Around Salzburgring, Part 2
Posted on July 2, 2019 | 13 CommentsAfter spending a very enjoyable first day at the racetrack, I returned for the second (and final) day, which was Sunday – an all racing day. Read on for impressions […] -
![There’s a classic racing event I find myself returning to, not as often as I’d like but well enough to know how much I enjoy it. I’ve been there previously […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/P5250442.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Racetrack Classics: CCs Encountered Inside And Around Salzburgring, Part 1")
Racetrack Classics: CCs Encountered Inside And Around Salzburgring, Part 1
Posted on June 25, 2019 | 16 CommentsThere’s a classic racing event I find myself returning to, not as often as I’d like but well enough to know how much I enjoy it. I’ve been there previously […] -
CC Day Trip: Vintage Racing at Mosport
Posted on June 30, 2018 | 11 CommentsWhen I was young, my friend’s parents would take me along to the races, which was a great experience for me. -
![Back in September 2014, I returned to one of my more favorite classic-car racing venues, the lovely Salzburgring racetrack (wanna guess near which city is it situated?). Granted, I have […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/P9078202.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "Grass-side Classics: Outside and Inside an Austrian Racetrack")
Grass-side Classics: Outside and Inside an Austrian Racetrack
Posted on April 7, 2016 | 15 CommentsBack in September 2014, I returned to one of my more favorite classic-car racing venues, the lovely Salzburgring racetrack (wanna guess near which city is it situated?). Granted, I have […] -
![My kind father has recently made it an annual tradition to visit driving schools and experiences around our lovely home state. This year, we drove three hours to GingerMan Raceway […]](https://i0.wp.com/www.curbsideclassic.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/026.jpg?resize=115%2C115&quality=75&ssl=1 "CC Cinema Track Test: Ferrari 458 Italia–In Case You Were Wondering, It Handles Better Than a Dart Wagon")
CC Cinema Track Test: Ferrari 458 Italia–In Case You Were Wondering, It Handles Better Than a Dart Wagon
Posted on August 9, 2015 | 14 CommentsMy kind father has recently made it an annual tradition to visit driving schools and experiences around our lovely home state. This year, we drove three hours to GingerMan Raceway […]
