Congratulations to MotorMouth!
In a recent exchange with Great Race Announcer, Brian Goudge, aka MotorMouth, we learned that he is soon to be inducted into the Capital City Speedway Hall of Fame! He will be…
Winners of the 2012 Great Race!
When the 2012 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty came to a close, the racers and staff were exhausted, and ready to enjoy a great meal in the awesome Henry…
Great Race 2012 is a Wrap!
As we wind down from our enormous awards banquet and dinner at The Henry Ford Museum, we reflect on the past 9 days, and the incredible journey we have completed. We started…
The Championship Run Begins--Day 8 Recap
All of our rallying days have led up to the Championship Run, which began today and ends tomorrow. The term "Championship Run" means that teams can no longer throw out legs, which…
We're Still Coming to Findlay!
Last night, the state of Ohio suffered through a line of severe thunderstorms that caused major power outages across the northern part of the state. Findlay, Ohio was one of the towns…
Great Racers Roll into Ohio!
Whew, it's hot! Today's route was challenging enough on its own, but when you add heat and harsh sunlight into the mix, it certainly gets interesting. We've been blessed with great weather…
Great Racin' in the Empire State!
Today's Great Race route took us through scenic New York state, leaving from our overnight stop in Watertown. Lots of farmland and orchards made for a beautiful drive in the country side…
Day 5 is a Busy Day for Great Racers!
As we reach the half-way point of our car guy adventure of a lifetime, the day started where we left off....Kanata/Ottawa, Ontario. We hit the trail bright and early, setting out for…
Day 4--Still Truckin' in Canada!
We're still rollin! Today, we had a long route that took us from our overnight stop in Barrie, Ontario to a lunch stop in Barry's Bay, Ontario. It was a scenic drive…
Day 3 is in the Books!
There is no doubt that Canada has some of the most beautiful scenery and our racers saw it today! We saw more wooden bridges today, as well as a number of lakes,…
Day 2 Highlights from the Road!
This morning, we packed up and headed for the border as our first task of the day. All racers, staff and support crews made it through customs with absolutely no issues, and…
Sault Sainte Marie Dinner Stop
As we motored up the road toward Canada, our overnight dinner stop was held at the locks in Sault Sainte Marie, Michigan, a very short distance from the United States and Canada…
St. Ignace Lunch Stop
The beautiful town of Saint Ignace, Michigan welcomed the Great Race convoy for an awesome lunch stop! We had great car positioning, right on the main drag through town, which was very,…
The Kick Off in Traverse City!
Folks, we had so much action today that we can't fit it all into one post! We had a spectacular turnout in Traverse City for the kick off of the 2012 Hemmings…
Finally Friday!
We're dangerously close to starting our 9-day journey that we call the Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty. This year, we have an incredible route, and our participants saw a…
Tech Inspection and Setup
We've been waiting for this day for the past year, and it's finally upon us! It's officially time for the 2012 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty! Thursday, we spent…
BuffaloNews.com Great Race Feature
The Great Race returns to the Buffalo area for the first time in 25 years and they are excited! Check out this feature on BuffaloNews.com
Old Age & Treachery vs. Youth & Skill!
It's just a few days from Great Race 2012! With the Speedster earning an 'Incomplete,' last week we focused on getting the mighty 61 Imperial Crown in Great Race shape. We pulled…
The Countdown
As I cut the grass and trimmed some shrubs in the garden this morning, I couldn't help but reflect on what a difference one week will make! Quietly alone with my thoughts...…