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Bobby Unser: The King Of The Hill
Bobby Unser: The King Of The Hill
This story originally appeared in the June 2014 edition of SPEED SPORT Magazine. Long before the Unsers became the first family of the Indianapolis 500 they had established themselves as the “Kings of the Hill.” And this wasn’t any ordinary hill; it was the mightiest mountain of motorsports — Pikes Peak. It was one of […]Premium
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Ricky Rudd: 32 Years In NASCAR
Ricky Rudd: 32 Years In NASCAR
From 1975 through 2007, Ricky Rudd rose to the top of his profession and left an indelible mark on the NASCAR Cup Series. He has never looked to yachts, private airplanes or other material possessions for happiness. What is most important in his life are his wife Linda, of 42 years, son Landon, now 26 […]Premium
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75 Years For Indiana Ovals
75 Years For Indiana Ovals
Mauri Rose won the AAA-sanctioned Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1947 and the popularity of open-wheel racing was on the rise. Two tracks were built in Indiana to answer the demand. The first to open its gates was Salem Speedway, which debuted in June 1947. The second was the Sportsdrome in Jeffersonville. Both […]Premium
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Nazareth’s Four-Act Play
Nazareth’s Four-Act Play
In theory, at least, it should have been wildly successful: A major motorsports facility reasonably close to New York City, with good access to major highways in a metropolitan area that was growing rapidly as it transitioned into a bedroom community for the Big Apple. It was also located where people really loved their racing. […]Premium
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Ray Crawford Was A Thrill Seeker
Ray Crawford Was A Thrill Seeker
“After you’ve raced, the sky is bluer, the steaks are better and the girls are prettier,” stated Ray Crawford, attempting to describe racing’s irresistible seduction. Money certainly didn’t entice him to the sport. His family owned the ultra-successful Crawford Markets, which were scattered throughout Southern California and into Mexico. Started by his parents as a […]
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LOOKING BACK: The First Turkey Derby
LOOKING BACK: The First Turkey Derby
It was called the first annual Turkey Derby and not “See Gil Run.”Premium
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Watch Out For The Matador
Watch Out For The Matador
Many of today’s NASCAR fans have never heard of the American Motors Corp., and they definitely are not familiar with the AMC Matador that played a significant role in NASCAR racing during the early 1970s.Premium
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The Races At Put-In-Bay
The Races At Put-In-Bay
In the late summer of 1813, U.S. Naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry put the wind at his back and sailed forth with his squadron of light brigs from the tiny port at Put-In-Bay, Ohio, after the War of 1812 had spilled across the Great Lakes. Despite losing his flagship to carronade fire, Perry regrouped and […]Premium
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The Races At Put-In-Bay
The Races At Put-In-Bay
In the late summer of 1813, U.S. Naval hero Oliver Hazard Perry put the wind at his back and sailed forth with his squadron of light brigs from the tiny port at Put-In-Bay, Ohio, after the War of 1812 had spilled across the Great Lakes.Premium
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