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How One Photographer Captured Iconic 1950s Racecars

Clip: Season 8 Episode 1 | 5m 2s

Allen Kuhn photographed SoCal speedways now lost to development.

Allen Kuhn, a sports car photographer in the 50’s and 60’s, breaks down his most iconic shots at the SoCal speedway, Paramount Ranch. Only operating for about 18 months, the racetrack made a lasting impact on Kuhn. In this short, Kuhn looks reminisces on his favorite shots that transport spectators back to the racetrack, standing just twenty feet from Ferraris going 150 mph.

01/06/2026 | Rating NR

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The Fast and the Forgotten (Preview)

Preview: S8 Ep1 | 30s | Auto racing's LA roots, from dry lake beds to movie ranches, left tread marks across the region. (30s)

Lost Speedways

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Clip: S8 Ep1 | 4m 31s | Harold Osmer retraces the origins of speedway racing in Los Angeles. (4m 31s)

The Race From LA to Phoenix

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Clip: S8 Ep1 | 3m 56s | Morgan Yates traces the origins of the Auto Club of Southern California back to motor racing. (3m 56s)

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