Racing History

Racer Of The Day: Tom Sneva

“The Gasman,” Tom Sneva, is one of Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s most enduring figures.

The Rise Of Jim Hurtubise

Johnny Thomson was on a roll in 1959. He’d won the pole at Indianapolis while setting a one-lap record. He led 39 laps during the Indianapolis 500 and finished third.

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Racer Of The Day: Warren Johnson

Warren Johnson is one of the most successful drivers in the history of the NHRA Pro Stock class.

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One Hit Wonder: Jody Ridley

The date was May 17, 1981 and it was a day Jody Ridley and Junie Donlavey would never forget.

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The Rise & Fall Of Bob Sweikert

The tragic death of Bill Vukovich during the 1955 Indianapolis 500 unfairly cast a long, dark shadow over the career of the winner of that year’s race — Bob Sweikert.

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Racer Of The Day: Ron Hornaday Jr.

The NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series came along at the perfect time for Ron Hornaday Jr.

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Milestone Moment: Bill Elliott’s Winston Million

NASCAR stock-car racing took a major step toward becoming a mainstream American sport on Sept. 1, 1985, when Bill Elliott earned a $1 million bonus for winning the Southern 500 at legendary Darlington Raceway.

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Racer Of The Day: George Follmer

George Follmer enjoyed one of the most versatile careers of any driver in motorsports history.

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LOOKING BACK: Christopher Bell’s First USAC Win

Christopher Bell may be a present-day star in the NASCAR Cup Series, but his journey to the top began with a victory in 2013 at Lincoln Park Speedway.

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Was Vuky Indy’s Greatest Driver?

“My father was the greatest driver to ever race at Indianapolis,” insists Bill Vukovich Jr., son of the iconic two-time 500 winner and an accomplished Indianapolis competitor in his own right.