Monday, January 5, 2015

Wednesday, December 24, 2014

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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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Tuesday, March 11, 2014

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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Thursday, February 13, 2014

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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Saturday, December 21, 2013

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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