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July 31, 2023

CARS AND CULTURE OCTOBER 2023

60 Buchanan St. Albany CA

We’re back for another Cars and Culture event over at Golden Gate Fields! As usual, we’ve got a couple ticketing options. For those looking to take part in our awards and staging in the main show, make sure to grab a Curated ticket while they’re in stock!

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Monterey Motorsports Reunion Celebrates the History of Racing

Words by Vijay Sankar

One of the best experiences during Monterey Car Week is to witness historic race cars do what they were built for – race hard on track, all week long at Laguna Seca. You can see historic cars firing up, being worked on, and driven as they were originally intended…

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Monterey Motorsports Reunion Celebrates the History of Racing

One of the best experiences during Monterey Car Week is to witness historic racecars do what they were built for – race hard on track, all week long at Laguna Seca. You can see historic cars firing up, being worked on, and driven as they were originally intended.

by Vijay Sankar September 1, 2023September 1, 2023

‘How to Build a Car’ by Adrian Newey

Adrian Newey’s autobiography elegantly chronicles the design philosophies behind a select 11 Grand Prix cars that he championed over an illustrious career. Anyone with a casual interest in automobiles, motor racing or aerodynamics will find this book to be a sure-fire stimulant.

by Vijay Sankar July 28, 2023July 28, 2023

Holy Grail Hunting: Ferrari 458 Italia

The 458 Italia was born at the tale end of the goldilocks 2000s era, serving as a culmination of the most desirable characteristics in a mid-engine Ferrari. It was a timely return to form for Maranello after a hiatus.

by Vijay Sankar July 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Six Questions with Sreten of M539 Restorations

Words and photography by Vijay Sankar (@pink_helmet) When Jason Cammisa decided to host an impromptu meetup with the beloved creator of M539 Restorations—Sreten—we didn’t have to think twice about showing up. Nor did 100 or so others who flocked to that tiny corner of San Rafael on a day’s notice to exchange pleasantries with the…

by Vijay Sankar November 4, 2022November 4, 2022

BMW Z3 M Coupe: The Weird And The Wonderful

All images are from a recent BMW Z3 M Coupe reunion photoshoot held in the Bay Area. Thanks to Rich (@dasblaushu) and the rest of the M Shoe owners for making this gathering happen. Words and photos by Vijay Sankar (@pink_helmet). … Some of the most interesting cars ever made have taken form without express…

by Vijay Sankar September 30, 2022October 24, 2022

The Lamborghini Miura Experience

Words and photography by Vijay Sankar (@pink_helmet) … A solid wall of thunderous wails echoed through the woods lining the Fairfax-Bolinas Road. Flocks of birds were dislodged from mountain sides at the arrival of the exhaust note rocking their world. As much as the visual presence is iconic, the noise of the Miura precedes it.…

by Vijay Sankar September 14, 2022October 24, 2022

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