Racing History

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Surprises During The Daytona 500

Hundreds of drivers have showcased their talents in NASCAR’s premier series since the gates of Daytona Int’l Speedway opened in February 1959.

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Unheralded Racer Cliff Griffith

Look through the Indianapolis 500 entry lists of the 1950s and ’60s and you’ll find driver after driver who has been all but forgotten.

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Crosley Stock Car Racing

Back in the early 1950s, Crosley stock car racing became part of the weekly motorsports schedule in the “Windy City” region.

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Legendary Riverside Raceway

For NASCAR fans during the 1970s and ’80s, news from California’s Riverside Int’l Raceway in January meant a new season was soon to begin.

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IndyCar Racing At Daytona Int’l Speedway

Sixty years ago, the prestige of Indy car racing was such that Bill France turned to the division to christen his dream track — Daytona Int’l Speedway.

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Foyt: ‘I Just Wanted To Win The Turkey’

A.J. Foyt does not eat turkey at Thanksgiving or any other time of year.

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Roger Penske’s First Indianapolis Victory

Love him or hate him, and there are many on both sides of that equation, Roger Penske’s unprecedented success in the Indianapolis 500 deserves recognition.

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Cannonball Baker Did It On Two & Four Wheels

Sixty years after his death and nearly a century since his headline-grabbing exploits on two wheels and four, “Cannonball” Baker remains an iconic figure in motorsports and American culture.

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Tires: From Bias-Ply To Radials

Since April 1989, radial tires have been the standard for NASCAR’s top-three racing divisions.

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NASCAR’s Forgotten Race At Air Base Speedway

Dozens of online and print sources recount the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. All of these sources record a race in Greenville, S.C., on Aug. 25, 1951.