Racing History

Allison Vs. Waltrip: A Rivalry For The Ages

Rivalries among NASCAR drivers and teams can get physical. They fly hot fast, and are often in plain view for everyone to see.

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Racer Of The Day: Hurley Haywood

Hurley Haywood is without a doubt one of the most successful American endurance racers in history.

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Milestone Moment: Danica Patrick Wins In Japan

Danica Patrick made auto-racing history halfway around the world on April 20, 2008, when she became the first female driver to win a major oval-track race.

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1970 In Chicagoland: Big Winners & Track Closures

George Hill, wheeling a 1965 Chevelle, won 17 features in 1970 to grab championship honors in late model competition at Raceway Park, the tight, quarter-mile, paved oval near Blue Island

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Racer Of The Day: Mark Kinser

Mark Kinser’s journey in motorsports began selling copies of National Speed Sport News in the pits as a 10-year-old and culminated with his induction into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2014.

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Racer Of The Day: Cale Yarborough

Thousands of drivers have entered NASCAR competition since the sanctioning body was formed in 1948. Few, however, have enjoyed the recognition William Caleb “Cale” Yarborough has as one of the toughest and most determined drivers in history.

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Racer Of The Day: Gary Scelzi

Today, Gary Scelzi may be better known for his two sprint car racing sons — Dominic and Giovanni — but he’s one of the most prolific drag racers of all time.

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One Hit Wonder: Johnny Benson Jr.

Johnny Benson Jr. had a long and successful career that included championships in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series, but success often eluded him at NASCAR’s top level.

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Racer Of The Day: Frankie Kerr

Pennsylvania-born racer Frankie Kerr, who spent much of his career racing out of Fremont, Ohio, was inducted into the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame in 2016.

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Colorful Character Jan Opperman

Jan Opperman was one of the most colorful characters in the history of auto racing.