9.04.2009

REBIRTH OF A LEGEND // HISTORY OF LA CARRERA PANAMERICANA

From 1950-1954, La Carrera Panamericana was considered one of the most dangerous races in the world. Organized by the Mexican government shortly after the completion of the Panamerican Highway in 1950, La Carrera Panamericana was a nine-stage, five-day race from Southern Mexico across the country toward Texas, some 2176 miles in total. With points for the World Sportscar Championship being awarded, the race attracted race drivers from nearly every form of motorsport. However, following the 1955 Le Mans disaster, the race was cancelled and would not return until Eduardo León Camargo resurrected the event in 1988.

Produced by Gary Faules and the guys at Team California’s Best, Rebirth of a Legend chronicles the history of the legendary La Carrera Panamericana as well as the teams own effort in 2007. Utilizing rare vintage footage alongside some great hi-def video shot during their attempt in 2007, follow the link for a look at the trailer as well as a handful of photos from the 2008 La Carrera Panamericana... [read more]













For more photos from the 2008 La Carrera Panamericana, click here

Photo: Rene Ortega
Editorial: Justin W. Coffey

3 comments:

  1. I saw the trailer earlier in the week in one of the blogs I read. I was watching the trailer, and I have a "wait a minute, I know that guy!" moment. I race with Will and Jon in spec e30.

    So I ordered the DVD, got it yesterday, and watched it tonight.

    It's very nicely done. Interesting, entertaining, engaging, I was quickly drawn in and was rooting for CBR through the whole thing.

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  2. Great blog spot
    thats my '54 Ford Vic at the top of page
    we run in the "Original Class"
    I like that photo as it looks like it could be out of the '50's when they originaly ran this rally which now we are following in their tire tracks .This will be the 5th year for this car .
    '04 +'06 w/ previous owner and '07 + '08 with me and my pal .This year my 25 year old daughter
    will be the co-pilota.
    giddy up Carson

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  3. HI GUYS
    I AM RENE ORTEGA (RANACHILANGA) WHO TOOK SOME OF THE PICTURES IN THIS ARTICLE, THANKS FOR KEEPING THE CREDIT AND WAIT FOR 2009'S PHOTOS OF "LA CARRERA" IN MY FLICKR GALLERY

    SALUDOS DESDE MEXICO AND I HOPE TO GET SOON A COPY OF THE DVD.

    RENE ORTEGA (RANACHILANGA)
    www.flickr.com/photos/ranachilanga

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