Visit Mahoney’s Memories: Terre Haute, 1959 page

Mahoney’s Memories: Terre Haute, 1959

Of all of my memories, this is one of the most vivid. I was a “fan in the stands” when my buddy Fred and I visited the Terre...
Visit GLORY DAYS: Gordon Bids Farewell To USAC page

GLORY DAYS: Gordon Bids Farewell To USAC

The media and track announcers built it up as the “Farewell Show” for Jeff Gordon, who will move full time to NASCAR racing...
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50 Years Ago: February 1974

The energy crisis and a resultant shortage of gasoline had a major impact on the start of the 1974 racing season, as many...
Visit GLORY DAYS: Andretti Conquers Daytona page

GLORY DAYS: Andretti Conquers Daytona

Driving a foot-to-the-floor flat-out race, visiting USAC national champion Mario Andretti dominated the ninth annual Daytona...
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How The Turbine Era Ended

As the 1968 Indianapolis 500 approached, chatter concerning the construction of multiple turbine-powered cars dominated ...
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GLORY DAYS: Yarborough Edges Yarbrough

Cale Yarborough led the first lap and the 200th lap to win $17,500 as he directed a one-two sweep for Mercury in the Daytona...
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GLORY DAYS: Darland Holds Off Steele

Dave Darland’s career record in USAC competition ranks as one of the best in the modern era, but until Oct. 19, 2005, Darland...
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GLORY DAYS: Rich Vogler Tames Salem

Rich Vogler dominated a 30-car midget field as the American Racing Series hosted a midget and sprint car doubleheader at...
Visit Mahoney’s Memories: Tony Hulman Classic page

Mahoney’s Memories: Tony Hulman Classic

Editor’s Note: In this monthly photo essay feature, National Sprint Car Hall of Fame photographer John Mahoney shares his...
Visit GLORY DAYS: Jeff Gordon In Attica Sprint page

GLORY DAYS: Jeff Gordon In Attica Sprint

He may not have won the feature, but future NASCAR Hall of Famer provided fans with a sign of things to come as he competed...