Nearly forgotten today, Memphis-Arkansas Speedway was one of NASCAR’s largest oval tracks in the 1950s. It was 1.5 miles in length, featured dramatic high banking, and the surface was dirt. Here’s the amazing story. Continue reading
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Video: 1966 NASCAR Motor Trend 500 at Riverside
Today we’re headed back to the golden age of NASCAR for some thrilling action at one of America’s great road courses, Riverside Raceway in Southern California. You’ll agree: Now this is racing. Continue reading
VIDEO: The 1951 NASCAR Motor City 250 in Detroit
In the earliest days of NASCAR, the series ventured north a few times to race on the dirt oval at the Michigan State Fairgrounds in Detroit. Here’s an awesome three-minute newsreel that captures the intense action. Continue reading
Video: Inside the 2017 NASCAR Chassis
The 2017 NASCAR season begins this weekend—a perfect time to check out the changes to the Monster Energy Cup Series chassis this year, mainly in the interest of driver safety. Here’s the lowdown. Continue reading
Video: NASCAR Convertibles at Langhorne, 1956
The treacherous one-mile dirt circle in Langhorne, Pennsylvania is the scene for some thrilling NASCAR Convertible Division action from 1956. Pull down your belts and hang on for some vintage stock car excitement. Continue reading
Video: Behind the Scenes at the 1954 Southern 500
Here’s a priceless behind-the-scenes look at the early days of NASCAR in this original four-minute reel from the 1954 Southern 500 at Darlington. Enjoy. Continue reading
Video: Fireball Roberts and Smokey Yunick Dominate the 1962 Daytona 500
Fireball Roberts and his Pontiac were the class of the field at Daytona in 1962, propelled by the skills of crew chief Smokey Yunick. Watch them crush the field in this original 1962 newsreel. Continue reading