The Cars
1927 BENTLEY 3 LITRE SPEED MODEL
1929 ALFA ROMEO SUPERSPORT

Despite an active program before WWI, there was virtually no organized sports car racing in the U.S. until several years after the Second World War.

One group of enthusiasts, however, did try to recreate sports car racing as it was being done in Europe between the wars, where drivers were national heroes and the cars were maneuverable and fast. They formed the Automobile Racing Club of America (ARCA) and raced primarily European sports cars on roads around their country estates.

The cars shown here actually competed in ARCA races and are largely unrestored.