Tag: Rides

Upcoming Goodguys Events Postponed

Goodguys Rod and Custom Association has postponed five upcoming events, citing ongoing health risks and lack of necessary state and local approvals needed to produce and host the events, the organization said. The following events have been postponed until next year: • 6th North Carolina Nationals in Raleigh, NC (Postponed until April 23-25, 2021) •… Continue reading Upcoming Goodguys Events Postponed

Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule

The Petersen Automotive Museum announced today its complete schedule of events and list of judges for Petersen Car Week Presented by Michelin, which will take place from August 12-16, 2020. The week-long event will feature over 25 hours of original content. Viewers can tune in daily to watch original content from manufacturers, enthusiasts, automotive lifestyle… Continue reading Petersen Museum Reveals Full ‘Virtual Car Week’ Schedule

Ford Introduces 7-Motor Mustang Mach-E 1400

Ford has introduced the new, all-electric Mustang Mach-E 1400. Coming hot on the heels of the 1,400-horsepower all-electric Mustang Cobra Jet 1400, this one-off Mustang Mach-E has seven electric motors and was developed in collaboration with RTR. Built off a Mustang Mach-E GT body-in-white, the prototype targets 1,400 peak horsepower. “Now is the perfect time… Continue reading Ford Introduces 7-Motor Mustang Mach-E 1400

Shelby GT350R Prototype Breaks Record for Most Expensive Mustang

Sold at auction for a final price of $3,850,000, a 1965 Shelby GT350R prototype has set a new record for the most expensive Mustang ever sold at public auction, according to Hagerty. The car is the first ever GT350R, tested and developed by Carroll Shelby, Ken Miles, Bob Bondurant and a few other legendary wheelmen,… Continue reading Shelby GT350R Prototype Breaks Record for Most Expensive Mustang

Barrett-Jackson Launches Collector Car Road Tours

Barrett-Jackson is launching a series of Collector Car Road Tours, the company announced, which will include weeklong and weekend tours and be open to all types of collectible vehicles. The series begins with a 2020 event that begins Oct. 7 at Summit Racing in McDonough, Georgia, and ends on Oct. 13 in Key West, Florida,… Continue reading Barrett-Jackson Launches Collector Car Road Tours

2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James

Former racer Lyn St. James will be the Honoree of the 26th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, organizers announced. The event is scheduled for March 4-7, 2021. St. James’ racing career began in a Ford Pinto — her daily driver — in the 1970s and wrapped up more than two decades later. During her career,… Continue reading 2021 Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance Honoring Lyn St. James

Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals

TV hosts, TV cars, industry legends and plenty of cars and enthusiasts came to Carlisle, Pennsylvania, for the annual Carlisle Chrysler Nationals car show, the first major event hosted at the venue this year. The event got started with the Mopar Rebellion Car Club’s annual kick-off party at the neighboring Carlisle Expo Center. The party… Continue reading Carlisle Hosts Chrysler Nationals

The Great Race Postponed Until 2021

The 2020 Hemmings Motor News Great Race presented by Hagerty Driver’s Club has been rescheduled for June of 2021 due to concerns over the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, race organizers announced. The annual event, which features cars dating back to 1909 in a time-speed-distance rally across the country, will still start in San Antonio, Texas, and… Continue reading The Great Race Postponed Until 2021

Storyteller Overland Expands Adventure Van Trim Levels

Storyteller Overland has expanded the product range of its MODE4x4 Adventure Van for the new 2021 model year, the company announced. Building off of its flagship MODE4x4 Adventure Van Series, Storyteller Overland will now be expanding the MODE4x4 product range to offer three trim levels. The expanded MODE4x4 range will now include: The original Classic… Continue reading Storyteller Overland Expands Adventure Van Trim Levels

Sonoma Speed Festival Postponed

The Sonoma Speed Festival has been postponed until May 2021 to comply with health and safety guidelines, organizers announced. While they placed a high priority on compliance with health and safety guidelines to protect guests, participants, volunteers and the community, organizers said, they ultimately determined it would not be possible to comfortably and safely hold… Continue reading Sonoma Speed Festival Postponed

Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes

Following orders from the state of California and Governor Newsom, the Petersen Automotive Museum will temporarily close to the public. The museum had just reopened following an extended closure on June 19. “We believe this closure is the best way to protect our staff, patrons and volunteers, while also supporting public health officials in their… Continue reading Petersen Museum Temporarily Closes