Carrera: Balcony view (Lancia)

Some lucky people were afforded a balcony view of the Carrera Panamericana. Here a Lancia speeds past.
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Carrera parting crowds

Imagine driving at 100mph into a crowd that was constantly receding as you approached. Ray Crawford joked that he hoped his windshield wipers would work. John Fitch said he could only hope they would get out of the way...
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A Carrera casualty

A Carrera casualty. It wasn't called the world's most dangerous road race for nothing...
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1952 Nash Healey Mercury Ad Mexico Carrera Panamericana

It is always interesting to find memorabilia regarding the Carrera Panamericana. This advertisement was offered on Ebay (http://www.amazon.com/Nash-Healey-Mercury-Carrera-Panamericana/dp/B00QY43ORW) but seems to have sold.

I interviewed Stephen Ross in our documentary Carrera Panamericana (1950-54) who has the makeshift megaphone used in 1952 by Hans Klenk to communicate with Karl Kling after a vulture smashed the windshield of their Mercedes-Benz and nearly cost them the race.

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Ferraris, Lancias and Lincolns

What other race would feature Ferraris, Lancias and 'stock' Lincolns competing together? http://interfund.biz/carrerapan/

The Carrera Panamericana and TAG Heuer

When I began working on the Carrera documentary, I wanted a sponsor that was irrevocably linked to auto racing with an undeniable passion and commitment to the sport. I found such a sponsor in TAG Heuer...
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Carrera Panamericana poster by Chad Glass

The poster executed by artist Chad Glass for our documentary; a work of art that captures the spirit of those original races run from 1950-54. Carrera Panamericana (1950-54) trailer.
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John Fitch and the Carrerra Panamericana

John Fitch provided insight and friendship during the making of Carrera Panamericana (1950-54). It was John who suggested that the Mercedes team withdraw from the race after the horrific accident at Le Mans and his simple, yet profound, insights into racing that he shared in his extended interview were brilliant.


John was a gentleman.

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John Fitch at the wheel

John Fitch at the wheel...
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Carrera course notes on a roller

A lot was written about how Sir Stirling Moss won the 1955 Mille Miglia with D.S. Jenkinson using course notes on a roller. It was forgotten that Bill Stroppe's crew had already used this invention in the Carrera...
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Carrera question

Like to drive one of these?
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Another Carrera quiz

Do you know whose Porsche this is?
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Carrera Panamericana quiz

This car was originally intended for another driver before the builder took it over. Can you name the driver who said 'No mas!'? http://interfund.biz/carrerapan/

Larry Crane's Ford tribute car...

Larry Crane's Ford is a tribute car to what racer in the Carrera Panamericana and in which year did he race his Ford?
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How many of the Carrera crew can you name? http://interfund.biz/carrerapan/

Carrera Quiz

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Prancing Horse (#184) reviews Carrera Panamericana (1950-54)

The Prancing Horse (#184) features a review of our documentary Carrera Panamericana (1950-54). Written by Jeff Allison, the review is an appreciative look at the film and the cars and drivers of those extraordinary races. Viewed from the perspective of today's safety standards, it is difficult to believe these races were allowed to take place and that so many stepped up to the challenge they presented.

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Carrera cast of characters

"Who are those guys?" (Butch Cassidy). Can you name them?
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Carrera quiz

What color are the flash markings around the headlights?
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Carrera quiz

Guess who and what...
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