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Silent Auction Goes Live for 11th Annual Argetsinger Award Gala Honoring Racing Legend Brian Redman, Presented by Sahlen’s, on September 4 at Corning Museum of Glass

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The International Motor Racing Research Center, hosted the Elva reunion at Watkins Glen (2012), celebrating the historic connection between Elva cars and the famous racetrack. The event features various speakers, including Janos Wimpffen who authored a definitive book on Elva, and Burdette “Birdie” Martin, regarded as a leading ambassador for automobile racing and the original Elva distributor for the United States.

Chemung Canal Trust Company Lends Support to 11th Annual Argetsinger Award Gala Honoring Racing Legend Brian Redman, Presented by Sahlen’s, on September 4 at Corning Museum of Glass

John Yasenko recounts the discovery and historical significance of a unique 1935 front-wheel-drive speedster created by Benjamin F. Harris III. Initially found in a neglected state in 1987, the vehicle's unusual design and Harris’s innovative contributions to automotive history intrigued John and his Brother, leading to an extensive pre-internet research endeavor.

Motorsports icons David Hobbs, Bob Varsha and Dr. Jerry Punch will host the International Motor Racing Research Center’s 11th annual gala, presented by Sahlen’s, honoring racing legend Brian Redman on September 4, at the Corning (N.Y) Museum of Glass.

The roundtable discussion will explore the juxtaposition of motorsport history with more conventional and traditional forms of cultural history and cultural studies, that is, the history of motorsport (its cultural and social evolution) vs. motorsport history (its technical evolution, equipment, personalities, events, etc.).

Mark Raffauf’s career in motorsports embodies the ideal combination of a successful motorsports professional who has embraced the writing of history.

After a rewarding three and a half years, I’ve made the difficult decision – an understatement if there ever was one – to step down as the IMRRC’s Executive Director.

TEAM USA Talent Scout Showdown at Watkins Glen Delivers Unmatched Drama, Rising Stars, and Esports Olympic Dreams