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 The Golden Age of Trans Am Racing (1966–1972) and A Jay Leno’s Garage Video on the Subject

 The Golden Age of Trans Am Racing (1966–1972) and A Jay Leno’s Garage Video on the Subject
The years 1966 to 1972 are widely regarded as the golden age of Trans American (Trans Am) racing, a thrilling period that saw factory-backed muscle cars, legendary drivers, and fierce rivalries come together to create one of the most exciting chapters in American motorsport history. The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) launched the series in 1966 to promote showroom stock sedans, but what followed was a war between automakers on the racetrack that would shape the identity of American performance cars for decades.
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Concorso Italiano 2025: A Celebration of Italian Automotive Excellence

Concorso Italiano 2025: A Celebration of Italian Automotive Excellence
This year, gearheads and classic car fans took over the Bayonet Black Horse Golf Course in Seaside, California to mark the 40th anniversary of Concorso Italiano. On Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10 AM to 4 PM, the Monterey Peninsula rumbled with the sights and sounds of Italian automotive legends. Now under the International Car Week banner, the show keeps true to its heritage—only with more horsepower, chrome, and car camaraderie than ever.
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Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to Shift Dates Beginning in 2028 

Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance to Shift Dates Beginning in 2028 
An Unmatched Tradition of Automotive Excellence After riding onto the Concours Awards Ramp in a 1961 Aston Martin DB4GT Zagato Coupé, Pebble Beach Concours Emcee Amanda Stretton greets Pebble Beach Concours Livestream Host Justin Bell.  Collector Car Showcase Moves from Third to Second Sunday in August [PEBBLE BEACH, CALIFORNIA, August 22, 2025] ­­­­— The Pebble Beach Concours…
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Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars Through the Years – 1911 – 2025

Indianapolis 500 Pace Cars Through the Years – 1911 – 2025
The Indianapolis 500 has used an official pace car since its very first race in 1911, setting the pace for what would become one of the most celebrated traditions in motorsport. Here's a detailed look at the evolution—from pioneering makes of the early 20th century to today’s high-performance supercars.
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