Automotive, motorsports, Photography, storytelling

Peter Brock + the 1963 Lola GT Mk6 Prototype

Another incredible car on display at the 2020 Dr George Car Show was this 1963 Lola GT Mk6 prototype, the first of three designed by Lola's Eric Broadley. Eric was then hired by Ford in 1963 to design the Ford GT40. Ford bought this very Lola GT from Broadley to test components of the new… Continue reading Peter Brock + the 1963 Lola GT Mk6 Prototype

Automotive, California, motorsports, Photography

The 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition

What a treat to see and photograph this spectacular 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition supercar at the Dr George Car Show in Indian Wells, California. The special livery of this car celebrates the final pair in a remarkable string of four consecutive Le Mans overall victories for Ford.  This 2019 Ford GT is painted in… Continue reading The 2019 Ford GT Heritage Edition

Automotive, Aviation, Kustom Kulture, motorsports, Photography

1915 Hispano Suiza Hot Rod

The formula for a 140+ mph hot rod is simple... find a high-torque 18.5 liter Hispano Suiza airplane engine from 1915, attach a 1919 Delage bus gearbox before mounting it into a lightweight 1915 Hispano Suiza chassis that's fitted with an Albion garbage truck rear-end, then stopped by mechanical chain drum brakes. Another favorite from Jay's collection that… Continue reading 1915 Hispano Suiza Hot Rod

Architecture, Automotive, motorsports, Photography

Architect Juan Miró – the talent behind the COTA Observation Tower

Architect Juan Miró is the talent behind the design of the Observation Tower at the Circuit of the Americas motorsports, recreation and entertainment complex in Austin. Miró Rivera Architects' website describes the 251 foot tall Observation Tower structure as a "continuously-welded double-helix stair wrapped in a filigree-like diagrid." Each stair run serves as a helical… Continue reading Architect Juan Miró – the talent behind the COTA Observation Tower

Automotive, Kustom Kulture, Motorcycles, motorsports, Photography

Rock the Ride at Big Rock

The Fourth Annual Rock the Ride at Big Rock Golf and Pub was held in La Quinta on this sunny Southern California afternoon to help kick-off activities leading up to the Palm Springs Cruisin’ Association’s 18th Annual Dr. George Charity Car Show at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in the Coachella Valley. Dr. George's Car… Continue reading Rock the Ride at Big Rock