The 70th Anniversary of Porsche was celebrated at the 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed, held July 12-15 at the Goodwood Hill Climb in England. With the Festival and Porsche both celebrating anniversaries, there could be only one outcome: an unforgettable moment for all motorsport fans. More than 200,000 spectators couldn't miss the 21 vehicles from the Porsche Museum that were present on site. It was pure … [Read more...]
Rodeo Drive Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
The Rodeo Drive Concours 2018 was held Sunday, June 17 on the famed thoroughfare in Beverly Hills, California. This year marked the 25th year of this annual Father’s Day tradition, which features a superb selection of rare and contemporary automobiles within a three block area between Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards. Because of the significance of the Concours' 25th anniversary, this year’s event was … [Read more...]
2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed – Picture Gallery
The 2018 Goodwood Festival of Speed was staged 12-15 July at the 9-turn, 1.16-mile Goodwood hill climb in West Sussex, England. The theme for this year's Festival celebrated the event's 25th anniversary: "Festival of Speed -- The Silver Jubilee". The first Festival, in June 1993, redefined what a car event could be, and, in the years since, it has firmly established itself as one of the world's greatest celebration … [Read more...]
Tearing Up the Streets in a Porsche 917
Amid the bustle and hubbub of a popular Riviera restaurant, a baritone burble rises through the floor, vibrating up high, elegant heels and tapered table legs to resonate around the rims of thin-stemmed wine glasses. Angry pops and crackles from the street outside are followed by a final ear-splitting bark that sees food spill from silver forks and a waiter, weaving through the startled diners, drop an unopened … [Read more...]
Silverstone Classic 2018 – Report and Photos
The Silverstone Classic 2018 was held 28-30 July at the 3.6-mile Silverstone Grand Prix circuit in Northamptonshire, England. The 28th annual historic race again welcomed more than 100,000 enthusiasts to witness a field of more than 1,000 race cars covering eight decades of motorsport history. This year’s packed 21-race program again delivered huge grids -- often totaling in excess of 50 cars -- of Formula One, GT, … [Read more...]
San Marino Motor Classic 2018 – Report and Photos
The San Marino Motor Classic 2018 was held on Sunday, June 10 at Lacy Park in San Marino, California. Over 357 cars impressed the crowd of more than 10,000 people who attended. They were displayed on the lawns of the beautiful 30-acre park, ranging from brass-era, depression-era classics, post-war luxury, sports cars, hot rods, race cars, exotics and rare cars from the last century. Show highlights also included a … [Read more...]
Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 – Report and Photos
The Goodwood Festival of Speed 2018 was held July 12-15 at Goodwood House and the 9-turn, 1.16-mile Goodwood hill climb in West Sussex, England. Staged since 1993 on the same stretch of the March family's driveway, this year's event celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Festival of Speed with an impressive lineup of past legends and future stars. Porsche celebrated its 70th anniversary at the 2018 Goodwood … [Read more...]
Trans-America Challenge 2018 – Report and Photos
The Trans-America Challenge 2018 was staged 27th May to 17th June, starting in Charleston, South Carolina and ending in Seattle, Washington. Around 35 vintage and classic cars arrived at the finish line of the Endurance Rally Association's third Trans-America Challenge, having traveled 9,360 kilometers (5,816 miles) by the end of the 22-day rally. Starting in Charleston on Sunday 27th May, the competitors headed … [Read more...]
Le Mans Classic 2018 – Report and Photos
The Le Mans Classic 2018 was staged 6-8 July at the famed 38-turn, 8.469-mile Circuit de la Sarthe in Le Mans, France. The ninth edition of this biennial event took place in front of more than 135,000 faithful enthusiasts that came to admire the cars that have written the history of the Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans. The incredibly rich heritage of the Circuit de la Sarthe was on display, which saw 700 racing cars … [Read more...]
Grand Prix of the Golden Age 2018 – Report and Photos
The Grand Prix of the Golden Age 2018 was staged 8-10 June at the 9-turn, 2.415-mile Dijon-Prenois circuit in Dijon, France. Organised by Peter Auto, nearly 15,000 spectators enjoyed watching the nine races on the programme. The 54th edition of the Grand Prix de L'Age D'Or, the oldest race of its kind in Europe, featured more than 250 historic racing cars over six grids, giving spectators the opportunity to relive … [Read more...]
70 Years of the Porsche Sports Car Exhibit
The Porsche Museum in Stuttgart, Germany opened the "70 Years of the Porsche Sports Car" exhibition on Friday, June 8th, 2018. On this very day in 1948, the Porsche 356 'No. 1' Roadster received its general operating permit. With this special exhibition, Porsche presents numerous stories and milestones through which the company has shaped and driven the development of sports cars from 1948 to this day. Its aim is to … [Read more...]
Friends of Steve McQueen 2018 – Report and Photos
The Friends of Steve McQueen celebrated the 50th anniversary of the release of the movie "Bullitt" by honoring the film and the famous "Bullitt" Mustang during this year’s car and motorcycle charity benefit on Saturday, June 2, 2018. Celebrating its 11th year and co-chaired by Chad McQueen and Ron Harris, the event held at the Boys Republic in Chino Hills, California raises funds to support the Boys Republic in … [Read more...]
In Motion at the Pebble Beach Tour
The famed Monterey Classic Car Week really gets going in earnest with the annual running of the Pebble Beach Tour d'Elegance. Held annually since 1998 to showcase the elegance of the automobile in motion, the Tour underscores the early history of Pebble Beach. The 2017 Pebble Beach Tour featured 155 varied but highly valued historic automobiles as the event celebrated its 20th anniversary. Last year saw the Tour … [Read more...]
Flying Scotsman Rally 2018 – Report and Photos
The Flying Scotsman Rally 2018 was staged 26-29 April, starting in England at the Brooklands Museum and finishing on the world-famous Royal Mile in Edinburgh, Scotland. The four-day event covered 726 miles and negotiated 13 Tests and 15 Regularities. The Endurance Rally Association's 10th edition of the Flying Scotsman Rally returned to its roots with a new ‘Brooklands to Edinburgh’ route. On day one, entrants were … [Read more...]
London City Concours 2018 – Report and Photos
The London City Concours 2018 was staged 7-8 June at the Honourable Artillery Company in London. A total of 125 classic and performance cars gathered for the second annual event in a celebration of speed that showcased everything from 1898 pioneers through to the very latest 2018 hypercars. Perhaps best showcasing the evolution of speed in the automotive world was the 'Era Defining' class, comprised of notable and … [Read more...]
