LOOKING BACK: Franchitti’s Triumphant Return
SPEED SPORT has been reporting on and covering motorsports happenings from all over the world for 85 years, so we thought it would be fun to take a look back in the archives to see what happened 10, 25 and 50 years ago each week.
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.
Tires: From Bias-Ply To Radials
Since April 1989, radial tires have been the standard for NASCAR’s top-three racing divisions.
Elliott’s Talladega Speed Record Stands Test Of Time
In terms of sheer speed, the man who stands on the top of the mountain in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series is still Bill Elliott.
Long And Winding Road To Preserving Racing History
Stories Of People Who Make A Living In Motorsports
BY TOM SCHMEH
Guest Columnist
Tom Schmeh has been around racing his entire life and has been executive...
LOOKING BACK: Saldana’s Triumphant Gold Cup
SPEED SPORT has been reporting on and covering motorsports happenings from all over the world for 85 years.
Martinsville Crash Claims Legendary Richie Evans
Richie Evans, one of the most successful short-track racers in history, was killed Oct. 24, 1985, while practicing for a NASCAR modified race at Martinsville (Va.) Speedway.
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.
Gary Balough: Hot Shoe’s Checkered Past
Gary Balough had the perfect nickname, “Hot Shoe,” and unlike many other racers, he more than lived up to his catchy moniker.
Black Thursday Saw Racers Arrested In Drug Ring
IN THE NEWS: The above headline appeared on the Feb. 18, 1982, issue of National Speed Sport News. (NSSN Archives)Feb. 18, 1982, was identified...
