May 2012
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May 14th
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#RallyPulse - The 2000 Gumball 3000; Get on the...
Over the next few weeks, we are going to take you from the genesis of the endurance road trip to the modern international road rally. Each day we will share a bite sized history lesson about the development of this motorsport. We hope that you’ll join us for this absolutely fascinating ride. Our last post discussed the story behind Maximillion Cooper’s failed bid for an F1 Gumball team...
May 14th
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May 11th
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#RallyPulse - Maximillion Cooper's F1 Back-up...
Over the next few weeks, we are going to take you from the genesis of the endurance road trip to the modern international road rally. Each day we will share a bite sized history lesson about the development of this motorsport. We hope that you’ll join us for this absolutely fascinating ride. Yesterday we revealed the 1980’s U.S. Express – and the Ferrari that crossed the USA in 32 hours 7...
May 11th
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May 11th
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Sports Car Hunters Rejoice - Ferrari sales up in...
If you live in the US, Britain, or Germany, chances of seeing a Ferrari have improved! Sales in the US increased 16%, UK 31%, and Germany 24% in Q1 2012. Still, all is not well back in Maranello. The Italians brakes are apparently fading, as in-country sales dropped 34%. Overall Ferrari finished the quarter up 13% in sales, or 556.1 million euros. Jump like a prancing pony to read the...
May 10th
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#RallyPulse - The U.S. Express Rally & the Ferrari...
Over the next few weeks, we are going to take you from the genesis of the endurance road trip to the modern international road rally. Each day we will share a bite sized history lesson about the development of this motorsport. We hope that you’ll join us for this absolutely fascinating ride. Yesterday we discussed the 1970’s The Cannonball Baker Sea-To-Shining-Sea Memorial Trophy Dash....
May 10th
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May 9th
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#RallyPulse - The Cannonball Baker...
Over the next few weeks, we are going to take you from the genesis of the endurance road trip to the modern international road rally. Each day we will share a bite sized history lesson about the development of this motorsport. We hope that you’ll join us for this absolutely fascinating ride. Yesterday we discussed the Erwin “Cannonball” Baker and his influence on long-distance...
May 9th
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May 8th
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May 8th
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#RallyPulse The Inception of Rally Purpose-...
Over the next few weeks, we are going to take you from the genesis of the endurance road trip to the modern international road rally. Each day we will share a bite sized history lesson about the development of this motorsport. We hope that you’ll join us for this absolutely fascinating ride. Humans have an inherent need to understand invention. Whether it be existence, their favorite...
May 8th
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May 8th
Indianapolis 500 - We're going, are you in?
The Indy 500, held annually on the last weekend in May, is known as The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Nearly 400,000 people are going to witness the 96th running this May 27th. We at Sports Car Hunter are planning a trip to cover this historic event and want to know if you, or any gear heads you know, will be attending? Send us a note if so! We are planning some very fun events. Stay tuned for...
May 7th