Raymond Parks, founding father, 1914-2010

Too few people know it, but one of the most important single persons in the history of American auto racing passed away last weekend. Raymond Parks was the final surviving attendee at the 1947 meeting during which NASCAR was founded; he died in Atlanta just two weeks after his 96th birthday.

photo by Eddie Samples
People who […]

Hemmings Find of the Day – Indianapolis Victorian

While there are more expensive houses in the Hemmings real estate listings, as well as houses with bigger garages and more elbow room, we figured this Victorian in Indianapolis is worth highlighting for two reasons: It’s in Indy, which means you’ll have a short drive to the 500; and we really dig the current owner’s […]

Houston diary: roundup

You know you’ve had a good trip when a 1958 Aston-Martin DB Mark III drophead coupe is relegated to “leftover” status. But when you shoot 2,800 images, covering nine cars, an auction and a concours, it’ll happen.

This was a challenging midday shoot (in 90-plus degrees and high humidity, blech), but the car was sufficiently exquisite […]