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Pearson & The Wood Brothers: 1973 & The ’71 Mercury
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Pearson & The Wood Brothers: 1973 & The ’71 Mercury

Pearson & The Wood Brothers: 1973 & The ’71 Mercury

During the 1973 season, NASCAR’s best drivers faced a relentless storm in the form of a maroon-and-white Mercury Cyclone fielded by Wood Brothers Racing with three-time Cup Series champion David Pearson at the wheel. 
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Five Popular NASCAR Pioneers
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Five Popular NASCAR Pioneers

Five Popular NASCAR Pioneers

Throughout NASCAR’s storied 72-year history, many icons of stock car racing have been known for their hard work, tireless dedication and tremendous talent as drivers, mechanics and team owners. 
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50 Years: 24 Hours Of Porsche
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50 Years: 24 Hours Of Porsche

50 Years: 24 Hours Of Porsche

After 20 years of trying, Porsche finally won at Le Mans in a race that got under way with a lackluster new start, was held for the most part in the rain and in which one man died.
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Versatile Indy 500 Winner Bob Sweikert
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Versatile Indy 500 Winner Bob Sweikert

Versatile Indy 500 Winner Bob Sweikert

The tragic death of Bill Vukovich during the 1955 Indianapolis 500 cast a shadow over the legacy of race winner Bob Sweikert. 
Milestone Moments: The Winston Under The Lights
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Milestone Moments: The Winston Under The Lights

Milestone Moments: The Winston Under The Lights

NASCAR racing entered a new era on Saturday night, May 16, 1992, when The Winston ran under the lights at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Milestone Moments: Foyt Wins Fourth Indy 500
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Milestone Moments: Foyt Wins Fourth Indy 500

Milestone Moments: Foyt Wins Fourth Indy 500

A.J. Foyt’s fourth Indianapolis 500 victory is one of the most significant moments in American racing history.
Milestone Moment: NASCAR Stock Cars Test At Indy
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Milestone Moment: NASCAR Stock Cars Test At Indy

Milestone Moment: NASCAR Stock Cars Test At Indy

The roar of NASCAR Winston Cup stock cars echoed through the hallowed grounds of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on June 22-23, 1992, as nine teams tested Goodyear tires at the legendary 2.5-mile track.
Milestone Moments: The Turbine-Powered Indy Car
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Milestone Moments: The Turbine-Powered Indy Car

Milestone Moments: The Turbine-Powered Indy Car

On March 16, 1967, Parnelli Jones drove what was described as “the nation’s first space-age racing car” when he put Andy Granatelli’s radical turbine-powered racer through its initial shakedown runs at Phoenix Int’l Raceway.
Borg-Warner Trophy: Faces From Indianapolis History
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Borg-Warner Trophy: Faces From Indianapolis History

Borg-Warner Trophy: Faces From Indianapolis History

As one of the world’s greatest sporting events, the Indianapolis 500 is steeped in grandeur, history and tradition. 
1973: An Indy 500 To Forget
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1973: An Indy 500 To Forget

1973: An Indy 500 To Forget

When practice opened for the 57th 500 in May 1973, it was met with near giddy expectations from fans, media and competitors.