The Early Ford V-8 Foundation exists to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history and heritage of the products manufactured by the Ford Motor Company between 1932 and 1953. The Museum is located in Auburn, Indiana, a town rich with automotive history. We were fortunate to visit the Early Ford V-8 Museum during the 2023 […]
Our 2024 Great Race start city (Owensboro, KY) is hosting a HUGE event on May 10-11, 2024. The annual event is called BBQ & Barrels and it’s a celebration of authentic Bar-B-Que and historic Kentucky bourbon and this year the Owensboro crew is adding a car show to the mix. Experience a car event unlike […]
Wheel Vintiques is proud to be the world’s leading manufacturer and supplier of OEM reproduction and custom steel wheels. Established in 1986, Wheel Vintiques offers an enormous product line of wheels, accessories and more. With products to fit hot rods and customs, restored classics and trucks, Wheel Vintiques caters to collector car enthusiasts of all […]
Founded in 1975, Corvette Central is a leading provider of parts to upgrade, repair or restore all generations of the Chevrolet Corvette. The company, which was established by Jerry Kohn, has a reputation for providing a comprehensive portfolio of quality parts with the highest level of customer service. In the 1970’s, Jerry made his living […]
Timewise is the recognized source for time, speed and distance measuring instruments used in automobile road rallies. Timewise speedometers are an essential part of Great Race competition, as the ultra-precise speed measurement allows for the intensely close competition that we see each year on the Great Race. Timewise started in 1976 with a goal of […]
Our friends at Quick Everett’s Garage are long-time supporters of the Great Race. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based auto repair shop offers maintenance and repairs on domestic, foreign and even electric vehicles, as well as Great Race vehicle preparation. Even with a busy shop schedule, Perry Freeman and Hal Everett hit the road for two weeks every […]
The Stahls Automotive Foundation is a passion project of Ted and Mary Stahl, who are long-time supporters of the Great Race, both in sponsorship and in participation. Ted and Mary Stahl devote a tremendous amount of effort into the Great Race each year, and they have a huge family presence. They bring an entourage of […]
We are thrilled to introduce a new partner to the Great Race for 2024 – Southern Star Bourbons and Rye Whiskeys! North Carolina is certainly known for racing, but it’s also home to a rich whiskey history. Thanks to its booming agriculture, the state was once known as the “Liquor Capital of the World”. Our […]
A new sponsor for 2024, Samuel Smith is known as Yorkshire, England’s oldest brewery. Family-owned since 1758 and based in Tadcaster, Samuel Smith brews a multitude of ales, stouts, lagers and ciders. Samuel Smith also brews organic fruit ales in their 19th century steam powered facility in Stamford, just 90 miles north of London. Operating […]
ROGO Fastener Co. Inc. joined the Great Race family of sponsors in 2023. Company owners Dan and Katie Rogosich are passionate car enthusiasts and serve the Mid-Atlantic and New England areas with products and solutions for the automotive industry. The family-owned company has grown tremendously since its inception in 1992 and has stayed true to […]
