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cosworth-vegaThe Chevrolet Vega is perhaps one of those cars that history has brushed aside for a number of reasons.  The early 1970s were difficult times, with the first global fuel crisis accompanied by a recession in the United States, automakers were willing to make bold moves in designs to attempt to survive.  The Chevy Vega was one of those designs, first brought to market in 1971 as a sporty coupe with an economical four cylinder engine.

John DeLorean was heading up Chevrolet in the early 1970s, and in 1971 a joint project between Chevrolet and Cosworth Engineering was started   …  More

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… Stephen Mitchell has plans for a documentary on the original Carrera Panamericana races (!) and would like to tap the Sports Car Digest readers for information on the epic event.

From Stephen Mitchell:

I have begun work on a documentary project about the Carrera Panamericana road races held in Mexico from 1950-55. These five-day races were colorful, fast and dangerous   …  More

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The Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance 2010 was held March 14th on the fairways of the Golf Club of Amelia Island adjacent to the Ritz-Carlton in Amelia Island, Florida. Among others, the 15th annual Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance also celebrated the 40th anniversary of the Porsche 917′s victories at the 1970 24 Hours of Daytona and 24 Hours of Le Mans races.

A seminar kicked off the celebration of the incredible Porsche 917 endurance racer, as the men who drove the 240 mph giant – Derek Bell, Brian Redman, Hurley Haywood and Vic Elford – told stories that left spectators in awe of these brave men.

The legendary 917 only  …  Great Pictures & More

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The Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion 2011 will be held August 19-21 at Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca. The list of race groups for the Monterey Motorsports Reunion have been announced, highlighted by the return of booming Can-Am race cars. Entry request forms are now being accepted.

“We are keeping the event fresh with new race groups such as Can-Am,” said Gill Campbell, CEO/general manager for Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca   …  Details

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