Steve Statham

2 months ago | performanceracing.com | Steve Statham

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2 months ago | performanceracing.com | Steve Statham

By Steve StathamSportsman drag racing is often considered the backbone of the sport, and for good reason. Week-in and week-out at tracks around the world, sportsman racers fill the staging lanes with hopefuls who race for the pure love of the sport—plus the occasional trophy and a few bucks to cover expenses. Although sportsman racers rarely enjoy prime-time coverage, it's hard to overstate their importance to drag racing.

Jan 12, 2025 | scottsdale.org | Steve Statham

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing Coupe is a car that has been a collectible classic for more than half a century. An automotive superstar when released in the 1950s, its shine has never dimmed. The 300SL arguably cemented Mercedes’ global reputation as a premiere manufacturer of aspirational vehicles, due to both its racing prowess and its street performance.

Sep 8, 2024 | scottsdale.org | Steve Statham

In motorsports, some victories stand atop a podium all their own. Even decades later, the memories still burn bright, and the achievements maintain their luster. Among the unforgettable highlights in racing history are Ford Motor Company’s run of victories in the 1960s at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in the famed GT40 sports cars. Ford plowed extraordinary resources into its Le Mans effort, placing its reputation on the line, and the gamble paid off big.