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The Fast and the Forgotten (Preview)

Preview: Season 8 Episode 1 | 30s

Auto racing's LA roots, from dry lake beds to movie ranches, left tread marks across the region.

Explore Southern California’s century-long love affair with car racing. Once a major form of entertainment, racing drew crowds and shaped the region’s car culture. Nathan visits the Auto Club of Southern California’s archives, watches land speed racers in the high desert, tours the Petersen Museum’s vault and uncovers the hidden racing history of the Santa Monica Mountains.

01/06/2026 | Rating NR

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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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