{"id":461041,"date":"2007-01-01T13:30:49","date_gmt":"2007-01-01T13:30:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportscardigest.com\/\/?p=68040"},"modified":"2024-12-27T01:25:00","modified_gmt":"2024-12-27T01:25:00","slug":"plan-ahead","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.supercars.net\/blog\/plan-ahead\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan Ahead"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='memberful-global-teaser-content'>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">As old age creeps up, I think of things that are a must for me and perhaps also for readers of this magazine. I assume you are not only an automobile enthusiast and racing fan, but also have more than a passing interest in car history and the personalities involved. More than any other publication I\u2019m aware of, Vintage Racecar is devoted to history\u2014especially the road-racing type\u2014and emphasizes the legends of yesteryear.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">While still ambulatory, there are certain places and events not to be missed. I have made a list with the following criteria: vintage\/historic-type racing, heroes of yesteryear participating, classic ambiance, a fabled location and a fun place. Also taken into consideration is that many may not want to travel extensively nor have an unlimited exchequer. I have limited the list to those that are, in my humble opinion, absolute musts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<style>\n        .memberful-global-teaser-content p:last-child{\n            -webkit-mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n            mask-image: linear-gradient(180deg, #000 0%, transparent);\n        }\n    <\/style>\n<div class='memberful-global-marketing-content'>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content-wrapper\">\n<h2 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-title\">No Subscription? You&#8217;re missing out<\/h2>\n<p class=\"a07online-global-marketing-content\">Any Text Here<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"a07online-global-marketing-prompt\" href=\"https:\/\/supercars.memberful.com\/checkout?plan=86696\">Get Started<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"a07online-global-marketing-signin\">\n<h4 class=\"a07online-global-marketing-signin\">Already a Member? <a href=\"https:\/\/supercars.memberful.com\/account\">Sign in to your account here<\/a>.<\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As old age creeps up, I think of things that are a must for me and perhaps also for readers of this magazine. I assume you are not only an automobile enthusiast and racing fan, but also have more than a passing interest in car history and the personalities involved. More than any other publication I\u2019m aware of, Vintage Racecar is devoted to history\u2014especially the road-racing type\u2014and emphasizes the legends of yesteryear. 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