Willow Springs Raceway, known to its fans as “the fastest road in the West,” is the longest continuously running track in both the United States and in all of North America. Its 2.5-mile, 9-corner course has hosted hundreds of races since its establishment more than 70 years ago, and including NASCAR, Trans-Am, and Motorcycle Grand Prix events. Many names have been associated with the venue over the years, and if you have a historical landmark’s worth in cash burning a hole in your bank account,...

Willow Springs, "The Fastest Road in the West," Could Be Yours

1968 was a tumultuous year for the United States. The counterculture movement reached a fever pitch and the Vietnam War raged on. It was a time of protest and conservatism, of unprecedented prosperity and deep societal fissures. The youth were in revolt, seeking freedom and self-expression, while the establishment clung to traditional values and institutions. In the midst of it all, a less noticable--but still important--revolution was brewing. At a humble Chevrolet dealership in Canonsburg, Pen...

The 1968 Yenko Super Camaro

The early 20th century was a showcase for revolutions in human transport. Flight was first achieved in 1903 by the Wright Brothers, and the creation of the car assembly line in 1913 gave rise to the first mass-produced automobile, the Ford Model T. Though these are both revolutionary accomplishments worthy of their merit, they often overshadow a prior vehicular milestone; the foundation of the first American motorcycle company in 1901. That company was Indian Motorcycles, founded by a man who wa...

The Fascinating History of Indian Motorcycles

Imagine you’re a geologist looking for precious stones deep underground. Or maybe you’re a spelunker chasing a subterranean thrill. You hear about a limestone cave nearby that the locals know to hold some wonderful treasures, and that piques your interest. As you find the entrance and move further below the surface, you find the treasures that you were looking for. But instead of rare gems or an underground lake, you find…cars? This is the situation that it looks like the photographer has stumbl...

The Cars Ford Stores in Kansas City’s Subterranean Caves

Racing has been a core part of American sports and entertainment culture since the automobile's invention in the late 1800s. As a result, many drivers, racing fans, television personalities, and film actors have had a lot to say about going fast over the years. It would be impossible to collect all of the wit and wisdom surrounding speed, but here are some of our favorites:&nbsp;“If you are on the track driving fast and everything is under control, you’re not racing.” – Mario Andretti"I am an ar...

50 of the Best Quotes About Racing

NASCAR and American culture are inextricably linked. The sport is a reflection of many things the people of the U.S. are passionate about: watching people do amazing things from the stands of a stadium, upholding sometimes decades-long family loyalties to teams, and watching powerful cars go very, very fast. The fervor the fans have for the sport is what has influenced its popularity so greatly, but what people who don't follow the sport may not know is that NASCAR also influences its fans. Befo...

The 1969 Dodge Charger Daytona

In the waning months of the 1960s, as Neil Armstrong's boot print crystallized and chords reverberated across Woodstock, another American triumph was being forged in Detroit's crucibles of industry: the 1969 Ford GT40 Lightweight. This ultralight marvel emerged not merely as a vehicle, but as a metallic embodiment of an era's contradictions: technological progress and primal speed, corporate might and rebellious spirit. America may have been heading in a new direction when it came to cars, and t...

The 1969 Ford GT40 Lightweight

When it comes to muscle cars, owners are always looking for ways to add more power and performance to their rides. Bigger engines, more gears, new drivetrains, and less ornamentation on the inside are all good first steps towards the goals of increased speed and RPM. Ever since the first High Performance (or HiPo) package was installed on the K-code Ford Mustang in 1965, automakers have regularly released add-ons for their beefiest cars that give people the power that they want. Since modificati...

The 1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z28

The Corvette is one of the most iconic cars of all time. There have been quite a few incarnations of the speedy sports car since its introduction in 1953, and each of them has their own gearhead fan club. Because of this demand, there's been a lot of supply; Corvette popularity has ensured a lot of production, and almost every model from now since the beginning can still be bought--big price tags notwithstanding. This means that there's only a handful of Corvettes with low enough production numb...