This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports series, is a presentation from the symposium series 'Perspectives on Motorsport Journalism 1952-1972', focusing on the influential role of John Bond and Road & Track magazine in shaping American car enthusiast culture. It explores Bond’s editorial vision, his passionate advocacy for American sports cars, and the magazine's focus on mechanical performance, historical appreciation, and automotive design. The session also delves into the gender dynamics within car culture through the lens of Road & Track, examining female representation in the magazine's content and advertising. The third presenter discusses how car culture is transmitted intergenerationally, suggesting that new definitions of car culture are needed to better connect with younger generations. Additionally, the presentation includes reflections on how contemporary publications like Hagerty are working to engage younger audiences, as well as the broader implications of car culture in society.

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This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.