Racing History

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A Legendary Track Returns

Short tracks are experiencing a bit of a comeback on the national stage. No one is building new tracks, so this requires some creativity.

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West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports HOF To Induct Class Of 2022

Stars of motorsports, representing the west’s short tracks, Indianapolis 500, NASCAR’s national competitions and legendary international tracks of Europe, will be enshrined Thursday, June 9 during the West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame’s Class of 2022 ceremonies.

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The Lessons of Fast Dads

From pit areas to grandstands across the country, easily the most common response when one is asked how they developed an interest in racing is, “My dad got me into it.”

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Chicago Short Tracks Were Stepping-Stones To Indy

With the 106th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge a few days away, part of the history of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing was influenced by numerous northwest Indiana/Calumet region speedways.

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The Road To Charlotte

Charlotte Motor Speedway has been a centerpiece of the NASCAR Cup Series since the first race was there on June 19, 1960. The 1.5-mile track has traditionally hosted stock car racing’s longest race (600 miles) for 62 years.

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Allen Heath: Off-Track Antics & On-Track Speed

During his prolific racing career, Allen Heath was known by a variety of colorful nicknames, including “Knot Head,” “The Seattle Mad Man” and “The Canadian Screwball.”

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1972: A Memorable Indy 500

Perhaps the most significant development in that groundbreaking year was that Roger Penske won his first 500, laying the groundwork for what became a phenomenal racing legacy.

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The Gurney Flap Turns 50

It was 50 years ago when a little strip of aluminum was attached to the trailing edge of the rear wing of Bobby Unser’s Eagle Indy car at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 1972 Indianapolis 500.

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‘Track Tribute To Ascot’ Exhibit On Display At Sprint Car HOF

The ‘Track Tribute to Ascot Park’ exhibit is currently on display through October 1, at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame & Museum.

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Racing On Hallowed Ground

Without question, NASCAR dropped a million jaws when it moved the Busch Light Clash to a temporary track constructed around the gridiron inside the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.