John Von Neumann is an important name in the history of the second half of the twentieth century. A Princeton...
For the last 20 years or so of his life, Rodger Ward and I were friends. Even though I had...
One of the most enjoyable—at least for me—of fifties events was the Pebble Beach Sports Car Road Races. The last one was held during April 1956 and, from then on, races in the area were held at Laguna Seca Raceway. In my May column in this magazine, I remembered the...
Art Evans Fifty years ago, the world-famous Laguna Seca race course was created by a tree. It’s interesting as well...
Sexual debauchery, a regime’s imminent downfall and a kidnapping fit for a gentleman were some of the highlights of the...
I’m writing this column during the waning days of 2006. Fifty years is traditionally a significant anniversary. What I remember most about 1956 was that we lost Ernie McAfee during the last race held on the Del Monte Properties at Pebble Beach. Ernie was a dear friend and a wonderful...
During the fifties, I not only had a business relationship with Bill Devin, but we were also friends. We saw...
As old age creeps up, I think of things that are a must for me and perhaps also for readers...
I’ve always been fascinated with the Goodwood Revival concept of “a magical step back in time.” For some time, I’ve been determined to take in at least one. The opportunity arose and 2006 was the year. Art Evans Goodwood is an amazing place. I can’t think of anywhere else quite...
Some of our California sports car races during the fabulous ‘50s were not just for current vehicles. At some SCCA...
Art Evans There used to be a monthly feature in the Reader’s Digest called something like “The Most Unforgettable Character...
Until Sir Jack Brabham won the Times Grand Prix in 1961, the Ken Miles-driven, John Von Neumann-owned Porsche-Cooper was the...
Automobile racing started soon after the appearance of autos themselves. Those first events, on public highways and byways, went from...
During the ’50s, I raced XK120s. The first one was a ’52, the second a ’54. Albeit, I’m not mechanically inclined. I don’t know the difference between a Whitworth Wench and a Lucas Hug. In those days, Jaguars were so good, you could race them with virtually no preparation other...
The immutable rule of life is that every living thing is born, lives and dies. Publications are living things, and...
My first car after leaving active duty in the Army in 1953 was a 1948 Buick convertible that I sort...
In the Western U.S. during the ’50s, there were a number of road-racing drivers who went on to international success in the following decade. Phil Hill, Carroll Shelby, and Dan Gurney come immediately to mind. However, if a single ’50s-era dominating figure had to be chosen, it would be Ken...
Quite a few younger folk seek me out and want to hear about how wonderful sports car racing was during...
During the Fifties and Sixties, one of the most popular sports car racing venues in the West was Palm Springs....
I had just been discharged from the Army and was pursuing my education with the help of the GI Bill. My Uncle Phil, who had just bought a new Austin Healey 100, invited me to go with him to a sports car race at Palm Springs. I didn’t know what...
Sports car racing in the U.S. during the ’50s was unique. It was very different from the American circle-track or...
Whether or not most of us realize it, a most unusual man is among us. Until the late ’50s, he...
Lance Reventlow was the son of Woolworth heiress Barbara Hutton. As most aficionados know, he was active in motorsport during the fifties. Lance’s best friend was Bruce Kessler, son of bathing-suit mogul Rose Marie Reid. Because Bruce and I were friends, I became acquainted with Lance. The first time Lance...
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