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Author: Stephen Cox

AC Cobra Goes Electric
Automotive Editorials

AC Cobra Goes Electric

Stephen Cox September 3, 2020

Just when you thought 2020 couldn’t get any weirder, along comes one of the world’s finest classic cars. With an electric motor. No kidding. Not even a hybrid. AC Cobra … Read More

More Short Track Racing. Less Money
Other Series/News

More Short Track Racing. Less Money

Stephen Cox September 26, 2019

#21 Stephen Cox This car was mean-looking and low slung. The roofline didn’t rise any higher than a Lamborghini. The tires were huge; the widest I’d seen since the last … Read More

NASCAR Outlaws Coffee
Stock Car Racing

NASCAR Outlaws Coffee

Stephen Cox August 27, 2019

Diet Coffee Auto racing is the most over-regulated sport in the world. Germain Racing crew chief Matt Borland was suspended by NASCAR following a random drug test, reportedly for the … Read More

Great Drives: One Night at Texas World Speedway
Other Series/News

Great Drives: One Night at Texas World Speedway

Stephen Cox April 30, 2019

Rocksteady Racing Mazda Miata Al Unser, Sr. used a hotel lobby display car to win at Indianapolis in 1987. 46-year-old Juan Fangio broke and re-broke the Nurburgring lap record three … Read More

Part 1: Colorado to California on US Route 50
Automotive

Part 1: Colorado to California on US Route 50

Stephen Cox August 15, 2018

The Hotspot Drive-in in Salina, Utah Photos by Sopwith Motorsports Television Productions The Loneliest Road isn't quite as lonely as it once was, but it should still be on the … Read More

Two Boys, a Train and the Making of a Race Fan
IndyCar

Two Boys, a Train and the Making of a Race Fan

Stephen Cox May 21, 2018

Before the start in 1922 Here's a short story to help you enjoy this year's 102nd running of the Indianapolis 500. In the spring of 1922, Alton Hartley was a … Read More

GHOST TRACKS: Indiana’s Armscamp Speedway
Other Series/News

GHOST TRACKS: Indiana’s Armscamp Speedway

Stephen Cox February 1, 2018

Bill Holloway in 1951 “No Trespassing" signs were everywhere. I had taken a wonderful 90-minute ride on my Triumph Bonneville to see the old race track and I didn't want … Read More

What November 18th Means for Sports Car Racing
SportsCars

What November 18th Means for Sports Car Racing

Stephen Cox November 6, 2017

Electric GT Tesla As racers and motorsports enthusiasts, most of us like to keep our ear to the ground about what's happening in our sport. Who could have predicted the … Read More

America was once in love with the car and racing boomed
IndyCar

America was once in love with the car and racing boomed

Stephen Cox October 20, 2017

Empty Grandstands for the GP of Indianapolis makes IndyCar look like a complete loser The past few years have brought every gimmick imaginable to auto racing. NASCAR holds races that … Read More

The Best Buy in Muscle Cars Right Now
Automotive

The Best Buy in Muscle Cars Right Now

Stephen Cox September 26, 2017

1970 Cougar A sharp 1970 Chevelle LS6 can set you back $75,000 or more. Same for a Boss 302 Mustang. A 1969 Plymouth GTX 4-speed can run over $40,000, which … Read More

Salty Dog’s Grand Prix and the Future of American Racing
Other Series/News

Salty Dog’s Grand Prix and the Future of American Racing

Stephen Cox July 21, 2017

Salty Dog track sign I started late. I didn't drive in my first professional auto race until age 21. Before that, I was addicted to go kart racing. No, not … Read More

So You Want To Drive The Indy 500?
IndyCar

So You Want To Drive The Indy 500?

Stephen Cox February 26, 2017

Conor Daly We've suspected this for many years and now it's official. The Indianapolis 500 is no longer a reasonable aspiration for most racing drivers. Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) president … Read More

Plymouth Superbird: The Car That Richard Petty Built
Other Series/News Stock Car Racing

Plymouth Superbird: The Car That Richard Petty Built

Stephen Cox February 15, 2017

Richard Petty and his Superbird at Goodwood It has been claimed that Plymouth's legendary winged muscle car, the 1970 Superbird, was the brainchild of NASCAR champion Richard Petty. The rumor … Read More

5 Things You Won’t Expect When Your Race Car’s on Fire
Other Series/News

5 Things You Won’t Expect When Your Race Car’s on Fire

Stephen Cox February 15, 2017

That's my Porsche burning to the ground It was exactly one year ago that my race car caught fire at Circuit of the Americas during an endurance event. You can … Read More

RACING’S GREATEST UPSETS: ’66 Pan-Am Race (3 of 3)
SportsCars

RACING’S GREATEST UPSETS: ’66 Pan-Am Race (3 of 3)

Stephen Cox November 15, 2016

John McComb (Part 2 of a 3-part series. See Part 1 and Part 2) John McComb ordered a new car for 1967. The choice was easy. Given his success in … Read More

RACING’S GREATEST UPSETS: ’66 Pan-Am Race (2 of 3)
SportsCars

RACING’S GREATEST UPSETS: ’66 Pan-Am Race (2 of 3)

Stephen Cox October 24, 2016

1966 Shelby Group 2 Mustang (Part 2 of a 3-part series. See Part 1.) The next weekend John McComb was racing again. The Trans-Am Series Six-Hour Pan-American Endurance Race was … Read More

Stealing the Indy 500 – Part 2 of 2
IndyCar

Stealing the Indy 500 – Part 2 of 2

Stephen Cox September 7, 2016

Bruce McLaren (Read Part 1 by clicking here) Ken Wallis was running out of time. Both of Carroll Shelby's turbine-powered cars were now at Indianapolis but they were nowhere near … Read More

Stealing the Indy 500 – Part 1 of 2
IndyCar

Stealing the Indy 500 – Part 1 of 2

Stephen Cox August 30, 2016

Shelby Wallis with Ken Wallis in cockpit at Indy He wasn't the first to try, nor was he the last. Armed with a huge budget, a massive turbine engine and … Read More

A Week in the Life of a Short Track Racer
Other Series/News

A Week in the Life of a Short Track Racer

Stephen Cox August 2, 2016

Stephen Cox climbs into his Super Cup car Last season was a dream year. Seven starts produced three poles, a track record, five podiums and three wins. This year not … Read More

1971 Ford Torino vs 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass
Automotive

1971 Ford Torino vs 1967 Oldsmobile Cutlass

Stephen Cox July 13, 2016

71 Ford Torino In 1970, everyone took a two week vacation once per year. It was as American as apple pie. Two of the era's great, economical mid-sized cars perfectly … Read More

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