Matt Crafton Snaps Winless Streak at Eldora Speedway
The veterans of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returned to their racing roots at Wednesday night’s fifth annual Eldora Dirt Derby 150 at Eldora Speedway.
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Rocky Mountain Race Week Highlights
Rocky Mountain Race Week was an absolute blast this year!
Injuries, Safety Equipment, and the Nature of Danger in Motor Racing
Head and neck injuries are an inseparable part of motorsport, and for decades were the greatest threat to drivers’ lives. Even today, in the age of strict rules, super-stiff crash structures and responsive medical teams, danger is inseparable from motorsport.
Michael Andretti’s Kraco Indy Car
This 1984 March Indy Cosworth 84C is in the Volo Auto Museum (www.volocars.com in Volo, Ill. It is one of the cars raced by Michael Andretti in his 1984 rookie year.
Unlocking the Secrets of Qualifying
What is it that gives certain drivers a distinct advantage when it comes time to lay down one quick lap? It’s not just boldness, grit or bravery that a quick driver needs to secure the frontmost position on the grid.
FIA Investigates Hammond Crash
The Motorsport Governing Organization, better known as the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), is investigating the recent crash suffered by Grand Tour and former Top Gear host Richard Hammond.
4th Annual Vintage Motorsports Festival at Thompson Speedway
Over 100 vintage sports cars, spanning across nearly a century, participated in two full days of vintage road racing at the 4th Annual Vintage Motorsports Festival at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.
The RPM Act: Where We Stand and Do We Need It?
There’s been quite a lot of hoopla in automotive circles about the RPM Act. So, what is it? IS the RPM Act the only thing standing in the way of the EPA killing at least amateur/local track racing, or is it just a bunch of hoo-haw?
Fireworks Fly at Daytona International Speedway
Fireworks flew as things heated up for the warriors of NASCAR on 4th of July weekend at Daytona International Speedway.
The Copper Kettle
Since it originally had a body formed out of copper, Hilbert Ermer, Sr.’s midget racing car was nicknamed the “Copper Kettle.”