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May 9, 2020

VALT Member night Friday or Saturday

We’d love to host a member night at the VALT HQ this Friday or Saturday evening. Anyone down and have preferences on which day?

by Joe Ottati March 24, 2026

Motul Petit Le Mans Draws Record Crowd and Close Racing for 2025

The season finale was held for 10 hours in glorious Georgia sunshine and then into night before a record crowd Saturday at Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta

by Vijay Sankar November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Luftgekühlt Celebrates its First East Coast Event in 2025

Record crowds, unique displays, warm sunshine and plenty of storytelling characterized the visitor experience as Luftgekühlt celebrated a resounding success with its first East Coast gathering

by Vijay Sankar November 8, 2025November 8, 2025

Highlights from the 74th Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance

This year, 229 cars—including 55 international entries from 22 countries and 174 US entries from 31 states—pulled onto the competition field, and the car named Best of Show was a 1924 Hispano-Suiza H6C.

by Vijay Sankar August 28, 2025August 28, 2025

Italian Affair: Concorso Italiano Shone Bright at Car Week 2025

Concorso Italiano triumphantly concluded its 40th edition, surpassing expectations and delivering a reimagined celebration of Italian lifestyle and automotive passion.

by Vijay Sankar August 24, 2025August 24, 2025

Rolex Reunion Raised the Bar Again for Vintage Racing in 2025

The 51st annual event featured more than 400 period-correct and historically significant racing machines, as well as celebration of the 75th anniversary of Formula 1

by Vijay Sankar August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

The Best of Mecum Monterey Auctions 2025

Mecum Auctions returned to California’s Monterey peninsula for the area’s famed annual Car Week celebration this past weekend, attracting 500 classic and collector vehicles for auction, including 100 vintage and antique motorcycles.

by Vijay Sankar August 23, 2025August 23, 2025

Highlights from the IndyCar Grand Prix of Monterey at Laguna Seca

Points leader Alex Palou continued his command of the NTT INDYCAR SERIES and WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca with a perfect weekend at the Java House Grand Prix of Monterey.

by Vijay Sankar July 30, 2025July 30, 2025

Air|Water 2025: There was Air, and There was Water

Despite some rain showers, nothing could dampen the spirits of the fans who came together on April 26 in Costa Mesa, CA to share their passion for all things Porsche at the third running of Air|Water.

by Vijay Sankar May 10, 2025May 11, 2025

LA Auto Show 2024 Puts EVs Front and Center

Reflective of its location, the show celebrates the love affair Angelenos have with their cars and offers a global platform to industry technology and innovation, synonymous with California. The show ran for 10 full days over the Thanksgiving period with many industry influencers, and car enthusiasts.

by Vijay Sankar December 10, 2024December 10, 2024

Sights from the 2024 Miata Reunion at Sonoma Raceway

From pop-up headlights on the NA’s, to lifted and dirt-ready NB’s, to LS swaps to body swaps; there was a widely diverse selection amongst the hundreds of seemingly similar little race cars.

by Vijay Sankar November 23, 2024November 24, 2024

Luftgekühlt 10: Universal Studios Turned into Porsche Wonderland

Every car on display was positioned with artistic obsession, this time with a juxtaposition of air-cooled Porsches of note in the Universal Studios setting in Los Angeles.

by Vijay Sankar October 7, 2024November 23, 2024

Velocity Invitational Brought a Taste of Goodwood to Sonoma

The fifth edition of Velocity Invitational featured an all-star lineup of cars and stars

by Vijay Sankar October 7, 2024October 7, 2024

The Photographer’s Guide to the 24 Hours of Daytona

Endurance racing is among the best 24 hours you can spend as a photographer

by Vijay Sankar September 14, 2024November 23, 2024

Close Racing and Record Turnout Headlined IMSA Road America 2024

Road America witnessed its largest IMSA weekend crowd this year in over four decades. Fans enjoyed perfect weather, with blue skies and temperatures in the low 70s, creating the ideal backdrop for world-class racers to navigate the challenging 4-mile track.

by Vijay Sankar September 14, 2024September 14, 2024

The Car Launches at the 2024 Pebble Beach Concours Village

The new BMW M5 Touring, Nilu Hypercar, MG EV and more

by Vijay Sankar September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Concorso Italiano 2024 Captured the Cream of Italian Automotive Flair

The meticulous selection of automobiles presented an extraordinary challenge for the judging panel. The lawn was a veritable masterpiece, featuring a diverse array of vehicles that epitomized Italian design and engineering.

by Vijay Sankar September 13, 2024September 13, 2024

Highlights from Pebble Beach Concours 2024

Photos by Vijay Sankar; press release info from Pebble Beach Concours For the first time in the history of the Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance, Best of Show was awarded to a preservation car—a Bugatti Type 59. This year, 214 cars from 16 countries and 29 states pulled onto the competition field, and the car named…

by Vijay Sankar September 10, 2024September 12, 2024