Car Racing is a Thinking Man’s Sport

Posted on August 25, 2019 by admin

If you can’t pass somebody without putting them in danger, you don’t belong on the track. (Don Martine, August 7, 2019) In an interview recorded earlier this month by “The Weekly Driver’s” hosts, Bruce Aldrich and James Raia, we learn … Continue reading →

Monterey Car Week Kicks Off at The Inn

Posted on August 15, 2019 by admin

Yesterday marked the beginning of our annual celebration of Monterey Car Week. The weather in Pacific Grove was 75 degrees and sunny. Everyone at the Martine Inn was in high spirits as we welcomed more than 75 visitors to tour … Continue reading →

Deidt-Bell Special Restoration

Posted on May 23, 2019 by admin

Since January 2017, Don Martine and Scott Frus have been restoring the Von Nueman MG Team Racecar that was discovered in 2016 after 30 years in a garage! The race car is named the Deidt-Bell Special. From completely disassembling and … Continue reading →

What Vintage Racing Is About

Posted on June 27, 2012 by admin

I am the current custodian of the 1950 MGTD Von Neumann Special that was Johnny Von Neumann’s first race car. This car won the 1st Pebble Beach Road Race in 1950, the 1st Palm Springs Road Race, the 1st Torrey … Continue reading →

Come and See My Car Collection

Posted on March 7, 2012 by admin

My dad bought a 1949 MG TC in 1950 and I was able to drive it occasionally during high school. I still have that car. My dad and I went to the first Pebble Beach Road Race and saw Johnnie … Continue reading →