US 129 re-opens allowing easier access to Tail of the Dragon

The Tail of the Dragon is one of the favorite technical roads in the Eastern United States for motorcycle and sport car enthusiasts alike. Its 318 turns in 11 miles through the Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Tennessee and western North Carolina are a popular destination for Miatas, Corvettes and British sports cars clubs as well as […]

Monterey Preview: Mecum

Stop number three on the Monterey auction plate is Mecum Auction’s second showing during the famed weekend. Keeping their end of the two-day affair exciting, Mecum has secured consignments from the Reggie Jackson collection, Jim Parkinson collection, and vehicles from the estate of Karl “Fritz” Schiffmayer, as well as several noted vehicles. If you prefer […]

Nortons rule the day at Hemmings Sports and Exotics show

Bill McCarthy’s 1975 Norton 850 Commando was the award winner in the Norton motorcycle class at our Sports and Exotics Car Show this past Saturday. He faced some stiff competition in this class with Scott Hill’s 1974 Commando finishing a close second. More than 175 classic and exotic sports cars and motorcycles participated, making this […]