Olivia's Day 4 Recap
After enjoying breakfast in Amarillo we began the short drive to Tucumcari. The drive there was very intriguing. The views were filled of old motels that are still alive, and running after…
Olivia's Day 3 Recap
This morning, after a good nights rest in Springfield 108 rally cars, as well as staff members hit the road headed to Elk City, Oklahoma. The ride there was filled with views…
Olivia Gentry's Pre-Race Rundown
Well, in only 3 days all 117 cars from the year 1972, and below, from all over the world will begin their journey from Kirkwood, Missouri to Santa Monica, California. I am…
Early Arrivals in Kirkwood for the 2015 Great Race
The first Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty rally car has arrived in Kirkwood, Missouri at the Holiday Inn for the 2015 event. It is Buddy Green's 1962 Corvair Spyder…
Kirkwood, Missouri is Ready for the Great Race!
Cities from Missouri to California are getting ready for the 2015 Great Race, including Kirkwood, Missouri, the Route 66 city which will hold the start of the event June 20. Downtown Kirkwood…
A Letter from Long Time Great Racer, Olivia Gentry
Most of the time, when we mention a "long time" Great Racer, we're talking about an older person who has been competing in the Great Race for years. In this case, Olivia…
Carr Lane Manufacturing--New Sponsor for 2015!
Carr Lane Manufacturing Company has been around since 1952, and it's based out of St. Louis, Missouri, near our starting point of Kirkwood for the 2015 Great Race. Carr Lane Manufacturing designs…
Great Race Veteran Gab Joiner Passes Away
It is with great sadness that we announce Great Race legend Gab Joiner passed away today after a brief illness in his home state of New Mexico. Gab and his wife Evonna…
Awesome Great Racer Photo from Mt. Fuji in Japan
Before loading their cars on a cargo ship in Japan for the 2015 Great Race, two Japanese teams took a great photo in front of Mt. Fuji near Tokyo. The blue car…
Stahls Returns as Sponsor for 2015 Great Race
The Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty is packed with lots of enthusiastic racers, some of which are also sponsors of the event. One such case is the group from…
Crossing the Pacific Ocean for the Ultimate Adventure!
All eight cars coming to the Great Race from Japan arrived at the port at Yokohama Tuesday morning and were loaded on a cargo ship bound for Long Beach, California. They are…
Vicari Auction Supports the 2015 Great Race
Vicari Auction Company , owned by Pete Vicari of Harvey, Louisiana is a successful collector car auction business that draws hundreds of cars, and thousands of spectators and bidders to each event.…
AACA X-Cup Grants Awarded to Three Teams
Three Great Race X-Cup teams McPherson College of Kansas, Alfred State College of New York and a high school team from Ponca City, Oklahoma, has been awarded the first-ever X-Cup grants…
Registration and Tech Inspection Schedule
The 2015 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty is packed with 120 classic cars and trucks. In order to stay on schedule, we're going to have to work as a…
Tune into National Geographic's "Driving America"
During last year's Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty, we were approached by a videographer, who was gathering footage for a TV Show called Driving America. It was to air…
Best Western is the Official Hotel of the 2015 Great Race
A huge part of the Great Race involves your experience at a different hotel each night. The nature of the Great Race means that racers, support crews and staff move from town…
Reliable Carriers Returns as Official Transport Company
The route for the Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty changes every year, and folks from across the country participate. Some folks haul their own cars, but many Great Racers…
Coker Tire's Support of the Great Race is Never Ending
Coker Tire Company is a special place. It was founded in 1958 as a regular tire shop and service center, but as the years went on, Harold Coker branched out and began…
Hagerty Returns as Presenting Sponsor of Great Race
Without question, Hagerty is the front runner in the collector car insurance world, and it's because of a dedicated staff that takes care of their customers. We're glad to have Hagerty on…