My Life at Speed – Motorsports Stories, Driver Interviews and VideosAs part of my rehab to get ready to shoot my favorite race, the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, I’ve been getting out and shoot racing any time I can. A few weeks ago, it was up in Georgetown catching the ice racing. After a
We’re always on the lookout for cool events where auto and moto enthusiasts can come together to enjoy each other’s company and show off their machines. The Handbuilt Motorcycle Show in Austin, Texas is exactly that. Hosted by Revival Cycles and presented by Moto Guzzi, the 2014 show was a marvelous evening for fans and
The world’s fastest man on a pair of skis just got faster. On Monday Italian Simone Origone broke his own speed skiing world record as he reached 252.4 kilometers per hour on the Chabrieres slopes in the French Alps — an achievement confirmed by organizers France Ski de Vitesse. With a 1,220 m slope that
YouTube Description: The Tequila Patrón Sports Car Showcase was the third race for the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship.
Formula Drift superstar Vaughn Gittin Jr. knows how to have a good time. He not only gave a tour of his almost-finished garage but even allowed cameras to record him playing around with friends, Chris Forsberg and Ryan Tuerck, in his backyard; and by backyard, we mean quarry. Enjoy! YouTube Description: Vaughn Gittin Jr gives
From 1970 to 1980, the Ontario Motor Speedway was home to the California 500, a race that was considered to be a “mock run” of the Indy 500. Winners included Bobby Unser, Al Unser and Wally Dallenbach Sr. This is vintage footage of the 1975 race which was won by A.J. Foyt. Over the course
Launch Control is back with a brand-new season! The premiere episode, “A Cold Start” follows Subaru Rally Team USA’s David Higgins and Craig Drew defending their Rally America championship with the 2014 Sno*Drift Rally in Michigan. The episode features an excellent narration, soundtrack, visuals and some pretty nifty special effects. The 2013 rewind was very,
One of Hollywood’s first attempts at making a great movie about auto racing was Grand Prix. Released in 1966, it endeavored to show audiences what it was really like to be a Formula One racing driver starring James Garner, Eva Marie Saint, Yves Montand, Toshiro Mifune, Jessica Walter and Brian Bedford among others. Besides the
Tim Damon is one of Hollywood’s most highly regarded car-commercial directors, but that’s not where it ends. In addition to his own production company, Square Planet, Tim’s also behind Filmotechnic USA, whose business is fully integrated camera-car systems. The fleet of custom vehicles Filmotechnic USA has assembled is designed to fulfill every conceivable client need,
MotoGP descended upon Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas for a fantastic weekend of racing. Spain’s Marc Marquez won and now holds the top spot on the World Standing. Tthis was only the second race on the schedule and with sixteen left to go, it’s far too early to say he’s got the championship
