The Marmon Wasp that won the first Indy 500 in 1911 is easily one of the most important race cars in existence. Here, renowned historian Donald Davidson tells its story. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
VROOOM! A 1974 Drag Racing Film
Relive the golden age of drag racing in this 1974 color film that features Don Garlits, Shirley Muldowney, and many more. Continue reading
Video: 10 Secrets of the World’s Top MotoGP Riders
How do the world’s greatest MotoGP riders perform those impossible feats? This great nine-minute video breaks down the science of going fast. Continue reading
Revolution at NASCAR
Faced with plummeting attendance and a disappearing TV audience, NASCAR has launched an aggressive turnaround plan. Desperate, some will say. Continue reading
Video: Bill Vukovich Wins The 1954 Indy 500
Here’s an awesome 13-minute film summary of the 1954 Indianapolis 500 with an extra treat: It’s in color. Continue reading
No Laughing Matter: NASCAR’s 1976 Cheating Scandal
The 1976 Daytona 500 featured one of the great cheating scandals in NASCAR history, with both AJ Foyt and Darrell Waltrip caught up in the controversy. Continue reading
Smokey Yunick’s Winged Watson-Offy
Who was the first to use an aerodynamic wing on a race car? We wouldn’t attempt to tackle that one, but we can name one of the early adopters: Smokey Yunick at Indy in 1962. Continue reading