Kevin Nguyen - Driving New England

Author: Kevin Nguyen

Kevin Nguyen picked up a camera in 2012, but he was hooked on cars long before that. A lifelong Mainer, he chases automotive culture across New England and around the world, from fog-soaked hill climbs to the back roads and paddocks closer to home. His photography has run through J.D. Power and Hooniverse, and he stays plugged into the local enthusiast scene. He is a member of the New England Motor Press Association.

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Granddaddy of Hill Climbs Has a Record Weekend

ByKevin Nguyen August 18, 2026August 20, 2026

Take a road trip anywhere in New England, and you’re likely to see a bumper sticker proclaiming, “This car climbed Mt. Washington.” Recently, thousands of spectators watched 80 bold souls storm up the Mt. Washington Auto Road, but they were chasing headlines and bragging rights, not bumper stickers. The chasing took place Aug. 7-9 in…