by Mike - Some people are content with driving fast but Craig Breedlove was only content if he could drive faster than anyone had ever driven before. He did that a few times: * August 5, 1963 - 407.45 MPH in Spirit of America at … [Read more...]
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1952 So-Cal Belly Tanker
April 13, 2011 By Leave a Comment
by Mike - Returning American soldiers from World War II wanted to build cars that went fast. This was especially true in Southern California where the Hot Rod culture was created by returning soldiers who had learned new mechanicals skills in the … [Read more...]
How To Create A Great Race Car – The Story of The Scarab
March 25, 2011 By 4 Comments
by Mike - I wrote before about Lance Reventlow and the Scarab Race Car but that article was mostly about Lance Reventlow's fascinating life. Here I want to discuss the classic Scarab cars and the experts who helped Lance Reventlow build these fast … [Read more...]
Lance Reventlow and The Scarab Race Car
March 12, 2011 By 4 Comments
by Mike - Race Cars and Hollywood I am surprised that the story of Lance Reventlow has not been made into a Hollywood movie. It has all of the elements of a blockbuster: Rich mother, one race car driving stepfather, and another … [Read more...]
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