Nothing is forever, and that includes racetracks. This video chronicles the final days of Texas World Speedway. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Building a Chevy R07 NASCAR V8 For The Street — 955 HP!
Here’s a rare look inside the Chevrolet NASCAR V8—in this case, one modified to make 955 hp in a street car. Continue reading
This Car Ran 100 MPH in 1902. . . And It Was Electric
In 1902, the fastest automobile in the world was electric. At Staten Island, New York, Walter Baker’s Electric Torpedo achieved the miraculous speed of 100 mph. Continue reading
Funny Car Pioneer: Jack Chrisman’s Comet
The funny car, drag racing’s wild child, didn’t originate with any single car or driver. But one of the key racers to bring the movement to life was Jack Chrisman with his ’64/’65 Mercury Comet. Continue reading
Video: Danny Sullivan Spins and Wins in the 1985 Indy 500
Relive one of the great moments in Indy 500 history with this three-minute recap of Danny Sullivan’s victory in the 1985 May classic. Continue reading
Video: Curtis Turner Introduces the 1964 Fords
Meet NASCAR legend Curtis Turner as he introduces the Total Performance 1964 Ford lineup in this original factory sales film. Continue reading
This Car Changed Drag Racing: The Ramchargers’ High & Mighty
Built by a group of young Chrysler engineers from the remains of a rusted-out ’49 Plymouth business coupe, The High & Mighty changed the sport of drag racing forever. Continue reading