| Editor | David S. Wallens |
|---|---|
| Categories | automobiles, do it yourself, historic motorsport |
| Frequency | 6 per year |
| Circulation | 42,000[1] |
| Publisher | Tim Suddard |
| Country | United States |
| Language | American English |
| Website | classicmotorsports.net |
| ISSN | 1544-0753 |
Classic Motorsports is an American periodical devoted to classic cars, classic car restoration and vintage racing. It was established in 1986 and is published six times a year. The magazine’s parent company, Motorsport Marketing Inc., based in Holly Hill, Florida, also publishes Grassroots Motorsports magazine.
Classic Motorsports focuses primarily on how enthusiasts of any means can own and enjoy classic automobiles. The magazine emphasizes that classic cars are meant to be driven rather than displayed or put in storage. Therefore, editorial often revolves around how to participate in vintage racing events, concours events and enthusiast gatherings as well as classic car rallies and tours. Each issue contains coverage of such events held throughout the United States.
The magazine also includes technical articles on how to maintain, restore and upgrade these cars. Buyers guides, car-and-owner profiles, historical features and driving impressions appear frequently. It is the largest publication of its kind in the United States and is the official publication of Historic Sportscar Racing (HSR) and the Sportscar Vintage Racing Association (SVRA).
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The editorial focuses on a wide variety of staff-owned classics, usually with a hands-on point of view. Recent Classic Motorsports project cars include a Triumph Spitfire, various TR6 models, an MG Midget, a Sunbeam Tiger, a Ford Ranchero and a Chevrolet Corvair.
Classic Motorsports also actively supports classic car clubs and events. The magazine is the title sponsor of the Classic Motorsports Mitty, a classic car event held annually at the Road Atlanta race track in Braselton, Georgia. Historic Sportscar Racing sanctions The Mitty’s vintage racing, while sister publication Grassroots Motorsports hosts an event in the infield called Speedfest.
In March 2010, Classic Motorsports hosted its first Orange Blossom Tour. The event was billed as a back-roads classic car tour through Old Florida. Between its starting point at the Amelia Island Concours and its 12 Hours of Sebring destination, the drive featured several stops. These included the Brumos Porsche Collection, an eco-tour on the Dora Canal, and the Castillo de San Marcos fort. The tour raised nearly $2000 for the Amelia Island Foundation to benefit Hospice.