LOOKING BACK: The Bristol Dirt Late Model Races
Bristol Motor Speedway and the Hav-A-Tampa Dirt Racing Series made history in 2000. Twenty years ago this June to be exact.
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.
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...
1955: The Year Racing Nearly Died
During one of auto racing’s most dangerous eras, there was one exceedingly deadly year in which 100 spectators and a half dozen drivers, some of them racing icons, perished.
The Life & Death Of Dale Earnhardt – Part 2
For millions of race fans around the world, it’s difficult to believe 20 years have passed since the tragic death of Dale Earnhardt.
Sprint-Car Star Opperman Suffers Violent USAC Crash
The sprint-car racing world changed on Sept. 11, 1976, when Jan Opperman suffered a closed head injury during the Hoosier Hundred USAC Dirt Track...
The Legend Of Frank Lockhart
Considered America’s Golden Era of Sports, athletes such as Babe Ruth, Jack Dempsey and “Big” Bill Tilden dominated headlines during the 1920s.
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.
Ernie Irvan’s Daytona 500 Upset
It’s been 30 years since Ernie Irvan celebrated the biggest victory of his NASCAR career.
World Champion Jochen Rindt
During his tragically brief life, Jochen Rindt’s rich talent, on-the-edge style and magnetic charisma captured the admiration of the media, fans and his peers alike.
