Racing History
50 Years Ago: July 1974
50 Years Ago: July 1974
A horrendous explosion and fire canceled the National Modified Championship race at the Kansas State Fairgrounds in Hutchinson almost as soon as it began
Sprint Car & Midget Ace Joe Sostilio
Sprint Car & Midget Ace Joe Sostilio
Those milling around the pit area on Pole Day at Indianapolis in 1958 might’ve noticed a slim, slightly-balding, unassuming man posing with Jimmy Bryan for his post-qualifying photo. Bryan qualified seventh and went on to win the 500
25 Years Ago: June 1999
25 Years Ago: June 1999
Speculation is growing that Int’l Speedway Corp., promoter of the annual Rolex-backed Daytona 24-hour endurance race here, may be getting ready to set up a full series around the long-distance classic, possibly as early as this fall but more likely in 2000
NASCAR Through The Decades — 2000s
NASCAR Through The Decades — 2000s
A fresh generation of talented, young racers emerged as the stars of the NASCAR Cup Series during the 2000s, setting the stage for newcomers such as Bobby Labonte, Tony Stewart, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch and Jimmie Johnson to headline America’s most popular motorsports series
50 Years Ago: June 1974
50 Years Ago: June 1974
The U.S. Auto Club has announced it has agreed to sanction a $200,000 “World Series of Auto Racing” at Pennsylvania’s Pocono Int’l Raceway
Sweikert: From Singing Lessons To Indy Greatness
Sweikert: From Singing Lessons To Indy Greatness
The tragic death of Bill Vukovich during the 1955 Indianapolis 500 cast a shadow over the legacy of race winner Bob Sweikert
25 Years Ago: May 1999
25 Years Ago: May 1999
On the eve of the Penske Motorsports, Inc. annual meeting, it was announced International Speedway Corp. has agreed to acquire the 88 percent of Penske it does not already own through a $700 million merger
50 Years Ago: May 1974
50 Years Ago: May 1974
A tumultuous month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway concluded with Johnny Rutherford winning the 58th running of the Indianapolis 500
Upper Midwest Sprint Car Ace Barry Kettering
Upper Midwest Sprint Car Ace Barry Kettering
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