Some Things Never Change!
As any Great Racer knows, it takes a combination of determination, ingenuity, precision, some luck, and a "can do" attitude to win the event. In that respect, not much has changed in…
Made it to Maine!
Our fleet trucks are still on the way up to Maine, but Great Race Director, Jeff Stumb is already on hand. Cars are beginning to filter in, and our whole crew of…
Howard and Douglas Sharp are Ready for Battle!
The Sharp Team is bound for Maine and the 1916 Hudson is tubbed, scrubbed and loaded. The 1916 Hudson is one of the oldest cars in the Hemmings Motor News Great Race…
Famous Boxer, Micky Ward to be at Lowell, MA Stop
Image Courtesy of Wikipedia Lowell, Massachusetts is home to a very well known boxer, Micky Ward. He went by the nickname "Irish" and he competed in the Junior Welterweight division for many…
John Corey's New Speedster is Ready to Roll!
John Corey has joined us for the past few Great Races, and he's been working on a project car the whole time we've known him. It's a '32 Buick speedster, and it's…
Scheduling for Tech Inspection on Thursday, June 19
The 2014 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty is just over a week away, and every participant should have already received via email a registration appointment time to speed up…
McPherson X-Cup Team is Ready to Go!
We got a photo from the McPherson College X-Cup team with a bunch of smiling faces and a beautiful '57 Ford. McPherson College is a big supporter of the Great Race, and…
Great Racer Spotted at Hot Rod Power Tour
Roger and Elizabeth Shacket joined us for the 2012 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty in their 1957 Chevy Bel Air. We like the modernized Chevy hardtop, and the Shacket's…
Get Your Popcorn in Bennington!
During our stop in Bennington, Vermont, home of our title sponsor, Hemmings Motor News , you'll be able to buy a cup of popcorn for ONE DOLLAR! That's right, we're not talkin'…
Timewise Returns as Official Speedometer of Great Race
An accurate speedometer is important for everyday driving, but if it's off by a couple mph, it won't affect your day all that much. In the Great Race world, accuracy is the…
National Hudson Motor Car Museum
Jack Miller, friend of the Great Race and host of the 2012 lunch stop in Ypsilanti at his Automotive Heritage Museum in Depot Town, has fittingly agreed to have the museum serve…
Tommy's Trailers Sponsors 2014 Great Race
Tommy Hudson is a well known fellow in the Great Race family. He always has a smile on his face, and he has the ability to pass those smiles onto Great Race…
Reliable Carriers Returns as 2014 Great Race Sponsor
It began with a single tractor trailer and a lasting commitment over 50 years ago; transport cars and trucks to any location the client demands with an unparalleled level of care and…
Doc Hudson Rides Again!
Humpy Wheeler and his grandson Austin Hardy have brought "Doc Hudson" from the Pixar movie Cars to life and they will be sharing him with the public during the 2014 Great Race…
Coker Tire Returns as the Official Tire of the Great Race
Coker Tire is the world's leading supplier of tires and wheels for collector vehicles, and it's been a huge supporter of the Great Race for many years. Owner, Corky Coker has poured…
Hagerty Returns as Presenting Sponsor of 2014 Great Race
Hagerty Insurance is passionate about the collector vehicle industry, and provides insurance coverage for hundreds of thousands of customers worldwide. What started as a small company in 1984 is now the leading…
Hemmings Returns as Title Sponsor for 2014 Great Race
Hemmings Motor News is considered "The Bible of the Collector Car Hobby since 1954", and it has been the number one supporter of the Great Race since our rebirth in 2011. Publisher,…
The Hedke Family Returns to the Great Race
by Steve Hedke We had both our best and worst days of Greatracing back to back in 2012. After winning the day outright with an :02 (:01.6 with factor, our best score…
1937 Bugatti Enters the 2014 Great Race
Incredible cars are nothing new to the Great Race, but Pete Vicaris 2014 entry is one of the most unique ever in the event. It is a 1937 Bugatti Atlantic tribute car.…