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Don’t miss Corvette Racing Legends at the Simeone Museum

raustin | November 13, 2012
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The Simeone Automotive Museum will present a special “Corvette Racing Legends” event this weekend – on Nov. 16-17. Guest of honor for the event will be Doug Fehan, GM’s Corvette Racing manager. Joining Fehan in the Saturday discussion will be … More »

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John Fitch, legendary racer and safety advocate, dies

raustin | November 2, 2012
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John Cooper Fitch, a legendary racer and a pioneer in automotive safety, died of cancer Oct. 31 at his home in Connecticut at the age of 95. More »

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Chevelle puzzle solved: Race car comes full circle

raustin | August 27, 2012
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Heinke Trapp was just 7 years old when his father purchased a pair of 1970 Chevrolet LS-6 Chevelles to help promote Quality Chevrolet (now Trapp Chevrolet), his dealership in Houma, La. After a few years of racing, this white one was sold and thought gone forever. But then, to Trapp’s amazement, it resurfaced a few years ago. More »

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Tribute roast set for Linda Vaughn, the ‘First Lady of Motorsports’

raustin | August 20, 2012
Linda Vaughan with Steve Davis of the Barrett-Jackson auction company. (John Gunnell photo)

By John Gunnell Linda Vaughn — who is best known as the “First Lady of Motorsports” — will be roasted by racing and performance personalities at the end of August. Set for Aug. 29 at the Sports Castle — the … More »

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