VELOCITY INVITATIONAL MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL

Posted on October 21, 2022October 21, 2022 by MartynL

Jim Palam headed to WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca for the VELOCITY INVITATIONAL MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL with a craving. Discovers he's just one among 15,000 with a 'Need for Speed.' It is like your favorite piece of pie. You will make sacrifices just so you can enjoy it again and again. I had my first Velocity slice a year ago and what a treat to be back to enjoy the VELOCITY INVITATIONAL MOTORSPORTS FESTIVAL again in 2022! For those of you still waiting to take a bite of Velocity I'...

NY AUTO SHOW: CLASSICS & RACECARS!

Posted on March 31, 2018 by MartynL

The Silver Arrow Society of the Saratoga Automobile Museum treated its membership and media friends to a special event at the New York International Auto Show. It included a stunning display of classics and racecars, catered lunch and an overview of the auto industry presented by Henry Payne, Detroit News auto writer and syndicated cartoonist. Founded in 2002 by local area motoring enthusiasts, the Silver Arrow Society helps promote programs and exhibitions at the Saratoga Automobile Museum. Me...

EMPTY STANDS: IS AUTO RACING DOOMED?

Posted on October 23, 2017 by MartynL

Stephen Cox blogs about the good old days and bringing fans back to tracks. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 2014 The past few years have brought every gimmick imaginable to auto racing. NASCAR holds races that three people can win. The ever-changing playoff system (a gimmick in itself) functions like an automotive version of musical chairs! Indycar's gimmicks are even worse. They tried mandating overpriced “body kits” to make their field of 33 identical Dallara chassis look like some...