Shirley Muldowney climbed to the top of the drag racing world in 1977, claiming her first NHRA Top Fuel world title. Continue reading
Category Archives: Motorsports
Video: Mark Donohue Rewrites the Record Books at Talladega, 1975
On August 9, 1975, Mark Donohue set the fastest lap ever recorded at Talladega, running 221.16 mph in the mighty Porsche 917/30. Nearly 45 years later, the track record still stands. Continue reading
Video: Jim Clark Wins the 1967 British Grand Prix
In 1967, Lotus and Cosworth were reshaping the sport of Formula 1 with the assistance of Jim Clark and Graham Hill. Continue reading
Video: Don Garlits Launches the Rear-Engine Dragster Revolution
In 1971, Don Garlits turned the Top Fuel world around with Swamp Rat 14, his successful rear-engine dragster. Photo and video courtesy of NHRA. Continue reading
Video: Richard Petty’s Wild Ride at Darlington, 1970
In the 1970 Rebel 400 at Darlington Raceway, future legend Richard Petty survived one of the scariest crashes in NASCAR history. Continue reading
Market Watch: 1964 Ford Thunderbolt
This for-real, freshly restored 1964 Ford factory lightweight drag car will be crossing the block at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale auction on January 11-20. Continue reading
Video: Arfons vs Breedlove vs Arfons in the Battle of Bonneville
In the 1960s at Bonneville, these three men battled to be the fastest on earth: Art Arfons, Craig Breedlove, and Walt Arfons. Courtesy of Scarf and Goggles, here’s an excellent video history. Continue reading