The 1963 Daytona 500, won by beloved underdog Tiny Lund, is one of the great stories in American motorsports. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: The Story of Silent Sam, the 1967 STP Turbine
Few race cars have generated more controversy than the STP Turbine that darned near won the 1967 Indy 500. Here’s a great little period video with the story. Continue reading
Video: Nitro Fuel System Secrets
A Top Fuel engine is one of the most awesome internal combustion machines ever created, and the fuel system is the key to it all. Courtesy of NHRA, here’s a closer look. Continue reading
Video: When TV Tommy Ivo Drove the Wagon Master One Last Time
Tommy Ivo is one of America’s most beloved drag racers and a legend in the sport. Watch him take his most famous hot rod for one final blast down the quarter-mile. Continue reading
Video: Cale Yarborough Wins the 1970 Motor State 400
In clear, beautiful color, here are Cale Yarborough and the Wood Brothers at the top of their game at Michigan International Speedway in 1970. Continue reading
Video: Rob Walker, Racing’s Last Great Privateer
Courtesy of Goodwood Road & Racing, here’s an excellent video biography of one of the most beloved figures in Formula 1: team owner Rob Walker. Continue reading
Video: AJ Foyt Wins the 1961 Indy 500
See the legendary AJ Foyt score the first of his four Indianapolis 500 victories in this nifty three-minute newsreel short. Continue reading