Archive - The Grand Touring Journal

Old Enough to Know Better, Young Enough to Do It Anyway

A Few Thoughts on Aging, Racing, and Questionable Financial Decisions

Jun 6 • The Grand Touring Journal

May 2026

The Indy 500 Fan Experience: Why Indianapolis Is Different

From family traditions and historic race cars to Memorial Day ceremonies and a record-setting finish, Indianapolis exceeded every expectation.

May 30 • The Grand Touring Journal

Tips to Actually Enjoy the Indy 500

—with practical advice directly from IMS leadership.

May 22 • The Grand Touring Journal

Analog vs. Algorithm: What IndyCar Gained—and What It Lost

There was a time when Indy cars didn’t just ask something of their drivers—they demanded everything.

May 8 • The Grand Touring Journal

April 2026

The Car I Probably Shouldn’t Have Bought

An Old Formula Car, and the Long Way Back to the Track

Apr 23 • The Grand Touring Journal

Acura Grand Prix of Long Beach — 2026 Weekend Schedule (Saturday-Sunday)

Saturday, April 18

Apr 17 • The Grand Touring Journal

The Quiet Luxury of Flying JSX

A Better Way to Travel — Without the Private Jet Price

Apr 14 • The Grand Touring Journal

When Legends Become Attainable

A Plea for the Return of the Porsche 956 & 962 Replicas

Apr 13 • The Grand Touring Journal

Why Long Beach Is the Perfect IndyCar Race for First-Time Fans

An Insider Look at One of Motorsport’s Most Approachable — and Enjoyable — Events

Apr 8 • The Grand Touring Journal

Experiencing the Monaco Grand Prix Like a Billionaire (Without Being One)

When many of us think about the Monaco Grand Prix, we don’t just think about racing —

Apr 3 • The Grand Touring Journal

March 2026

The Long Beach Grand Prix

America’s Greatest Street Race — A First-Timer’s Guide

Mar 28 • The Grand Touring Journal

The Indianapolis 500: A First-Timer’s Guide to Experiencing “The Brickyard”

A visit to motorsport’s most iconic oval

Mar 26 • The Grand Touring Journal

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