Check this out- Travel to some of Europe’s historic automobile destinations, drive amazing cars and see some beautiful country! It doesn’t get much better than that. Fast Lane Travel offers some amazing vacations for the motorhead. 2010 FALL PORSCHE TREFFEN® PLUS Friday Sep. 17th – Sunday Sep. 26th 2010 Our 35th Anniversary of Organizing PORSCHE Trips! Friday, Sep. 17th 2010 [...] [...more]
Hagerty Insurance is hosting an Automotive Design Contest! If I were 15 years younger I’d have the sketch pads out right now… Check out the full story here: The Assignment: If you are between the ages of 13 and 17, this is your opportunity to bring together your art skills and creativity in the creation [...] [...more]
The High Museum of Art is displaying the “Allure of the Automobile” through June 20th. This collection of 18 impressive cars would be impossible to duplicate. The show is certainly something to check out. More Here. [...more]
“Future Cars” by Chris Cusimano You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Rewind to 1973…As a 3rd grader, I recall fondly, that my “go-to” book was on cars of the future… I was in awe of the pictures and illustrations of concept cars…cars that were out of this [...] [...more]
Here’s a quick run-down of the 917 Seminar. Bill Warner started off the 917 seminar with introductions of the panel and praising the drivers… “These guys are Heroes” Indeed they are… The panel consisted of: -Brian Redman-Former driver for John Wyer teams 68-70, raced Porsche 917s teamed with other greats such as Joe Siffert, and [...] [...more]
Sir Stirling Moss, known as one of the greatest Gran Prix drivers of all time, was injured at his home after falling out of his elevator. Find the full story HERE. We at TMJ wish Sir Moss a speedy recovery. We were looking forward to hearing him speak at the Amelia Island Concours later this week. The [...] [...more]
A picture is worth a thousand words. Fellow Porsche enthusiast Mark Pladson always captures great shots from Automotive Events and this years Rolex 24 Hr Race at Daytona was no exception. By now we all know who won and the fantastic stories that go along with the victory. Here’s a photo snap-shot from Marks perspective. Happy [...] [...more]
Traveling across southern Europe, the Coupe Des Alpes Rallye was known as the most scenic and often challenging rally of its day. Here you can view the full movie. Rare footage… Enjoy! Part 1 You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube video Part 2 You need to a flashplayer enabled browser to view this YouTube [...] [...more]
The East Coasts premier Concours is scheduled for March 12-14 on Amelia Island, FL. This years event will feature “Cars of Richard Petty” along with other interesting fields such as “Cars of the Cuban Races”, “Forgotten Fiberglass” and “Porsche 917″. All this is complimented by the Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s, Siata’s and just about any European Automobile [...] [...more]
This Spring I received the heads up about a gathering called Alfa’s On The Lawn. I had never heard of this event and after doing a little research I found that this is a sort of grass-roots Alfa/Italian car gathering at a private individuals home in Florida. They offer comradery, food and great car talk [...] [...more]