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Derek Daly is one of today's most dynamic and authentic international speakers, using the teaching power of a unique sports platform. His high-impact keynote speeches have influenced, inspired, and empowered multiple global organization. His professional racing career spanned seventeen years, he was a motorsports color analyst for ESPN for ten years, and his experiences are nothing short of…
Kenneth Updike dives into the third-generation Magnum MX tractors in this excerpt from Red Tractors 1958–2018:
Case IH introduced the third-generation Magnum tractor in 2006: the MX215, MX245, MX275, and MX305. All engines were rated at 2,000 rpm and fully electronic-governing with 24 valves (two intake, two exhaust per cylinder) on all models. A common-rail fuel-injection system provided…
When International began seriously pursuing the idea for a compact 4x4 in 1958, their engineering department was finishing up another new and unique product, the AM-80 Metro-Mite panel van. International was already known for panel vans, the legendary Metro in particular and the more recent Metro-Lite. While the Metro-Mite took it's place as the smallest van in the lineup, the soon-to-be Scout…
In this original article, Adventurous Motorcyclist's Guide to Alaska author Lee Klancher diverges from his descriptions of the stunning, sweeping, and utterly spiritual landscape of the Alaskan wilderness, to provide a much needed PSA for all you adventurers soon to embark on the journey of your lifetime. The topic: Bears. More specifically: How to not get eaten by one.
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In this original article, International Scout Encyclopedia author Jim Allen identifies the top-ten most influential models throughout the history of the IH Scout line. Follow along with Allen as he describes just why this stellar lineup of top-ten models make the cut. Catch Jim Allen at this year's Red Power Round Up in Bloomsburg, PA, where the Scout will take center stage as this year's…
In this original article by long-time author Kenneth Updike, the rare "Brass Tacks" demonstrator tractors are brought to light in full detail. Decal details, historical archive photos, and toy-tractor replicas illustrate this in-depth coverage of IH's lesser-known 1959–1961 demonstrator line. Find more in-depth IH history by Kenneth Updike in his latest co-authored book, Farmall Cub…
The following is an excerpt from the book, IMSA: 1969-1989, by Mitch Bishop and Mark Raffauf.After its first season of GT racing in 1971, IMSA secured the Camel brand of cigarettes as the title sponsor for its premier season for 1972 and beyond, the catalyst for propelling IMSA to global recognition. A newcomer to the series was Phil Currin, who competed successfully against more powerful cars…
The following is an excerpt from the book, IMSA: 1969-1989, by Mitch Bishop and Mark Raffauf.
Porsche’s dominance during the 1974 Camel GT season with the Carrera RSR (the top 10 drivers in the championship all drove Porsches) began to weigh heavily on IMSA founder John Bishop. He wanted to reinvigorate the opportunity for everyday racers to compete at the sharp end of the grid with American-…
The '70s–'80s were a tumultuous time for International Harvester. Between the transitions in leadership, the 1979 labor strike (and the ensuing 5-month halt in production), and the astounding 40% drop in profit, the company needed a life raft to survive the hard times. One such life raft, which would continue to float them for decades to come, was newly-appointed CEO Archie McCardell's decision …
The following is an excerpt from the book, IMSA: 1969-1989, by Mitch Bishop and Mark Raffauf.
Although the 1975 Camel GT season was once again dominated by the Porsche Carrera RSR, it marked an important turning point for the growing IMSA series. Factory-backed BMW CSLs were campaigned by pilots Brian Redman, Hans Stuck, Ronnie Peterson, Dieter Quester and Sam Posey. All-American GT Monzas from…