David “Salt” Walther dead at 65
David "Salt" Walther David "Salt" Walther, the Dayton race car driver whose career – and life – saw some memorable peaks and many terrible lows, has died at age 65. … Read More
Category: Dirt Track Racing
Harding Group joins Andretti Short Track as primary sponsor
Andretti Autosport Short Track program announced today it has secured sponsorship from the Harding Group to fill out the remainder of their 2016 sprint car season with driver Jarett Andretti. … Read More
Famous Indy 500 Pace Car driver dies (Update)
UPDATE Added video of accident below. People scattered as Palmer loses control of the Dodge Pace car in 1971 07/04/16 Eldon D. Palmer, 87, died on June 30, 2016 in … Read More
Evernham restores Mario Andretti rookie car
Mario Andretti in the car he drove to a 3rd place finish in the 65 Indy 500 as a rookie Ray Evernham made his name in NASCAR, but this week, … Read More
Two new books out soon by Gordon Kirby (Update)
UPDATE They will launch both books in the last week of May at the Speedway. Karl Kainhofer, Merle Bettenhausen and Gordon Kirby will sign books at the IMS Museum on … Read More
1969 Indianapolis 500 [ESPN Classic Broadcast Version] (Full Race)
United States Auto Club Champ Car Series 53rd Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis Motor Speedway. 51 drivers tried to qualify. Note the size of the qualifying crowd before Tony George took his … Read More
Stoops Buick GMC Back with Andretti Autosport Short Track
As Jarett Andretti and the Andretti Autosport Shortrack team prepare for a slate of over 75 sprint car races this year, Stoops Buick GMC announced they will return for the … Read More
Clauson Sweeps Weekend With “Sokola” Victory At Perris
Bryan Clauson Perris, CA — Bryan Clauson of Noblesville, Ind. completed a “sweep" of USAC Sprint car victories Saturday night at Perris Auto Speedway, winning the “Sokola Classic" USAC/CRA AMSOIL … Read More
Tulsa County Sheriff completes investigation into Stewart Chili Bowl incident
Stewart confronts Hess Tulsa County Sheriff completes investigation into Chili Bowl incident: A spokesman for the Tulsa County Sheriff's Office told NBC Sports on Monday that it has completed its … Read More
Grass Roots racing champion dies (Update)
UPDATE Steve Stroud It is with a heavy heart that today marks the passing of Mr. Steve Stroud after a short but hard fought battle with cancer. A native of … Read More
Video: Mario Andretti wins 1967 Daytona 500
Mario Andretti wins the 1967 Daytona 500. The cold conditions caused a lack of grip on the track causing a number of cars to spin out throughout the day. Of … Read More
Video: AJ Foyt wins 1972 Daytona 500
A.J. Foyt driving for the Wood Brothers wins the 1972 Daytona 500. Richard Petty starts in the 32nd position after his car loses a fuel pump in the first qualifying … Read More
Remembering When Indy Car Legends Conquered The Daytona 500
Mario Andretti 1967 Daytona 500 In the 58-year history of the Daytona 500, which is set to run again today, Mario Andretti and A.J. Foyt remain the only Indy car … Read More
Clauson Tops USAC Opener
Bryan Clauson Bryan Clauson charged from fourth starting spot to win the opening night of the Winter Dirt Games VII for the USAC AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship Thursday at … Read More
Jarett Andretti Expands Partnership With Window World
Jarrett Andretti INDIANAPOLIS, IND. – Continuing a tradition of an on- and off-track partnership, Andretti Autosport Short Track announced today Window World will return as a marketing partner of driver … Read More
Andretti Short Track welcomes MCL Restaurant & Bakery
INDIANAPOLIS, IND. (February 15, 2016) – Continuing to grow, Andretti Autosport Short Track announced today the addition of MCL Restaurant & Bakery to its list of team partners and driver … Read More
90 Ascot drivers who were also Indy 500 drivers
Mario Andretti Alphabetically, here are the 90 drivers who raced midgets or sprint cars at Ascot and who also raced in the Indianapolis 500. I have added more data on … Read More
Craftsman Tools To Title Sponsor World Of Outlaws Racing Series
Sears and the Craftsman brand, America's most trusted tool brand, announced today the return of Craftsman tools as a major presence in motorsports, becoming the title sponsor of the World … Read More
Tulsa County Sheriff’s Office issues statement on officer in Stewart confrontation
Stewart confronts drunken 'bubba' police officer Kyle Hess The Tulsa County Sheriff's Office issued a brief statement Friday regarding the dustup between one of its off-duty corporals and racing legend … Read More
Tony Stewart disinterested in discussing argument with fan at Lucas
Tony Stewart Tony Stewart had no interest in explaining what happened Friday when he approached a fan in the stands during the Lucas Oil Chili Bowl Nationals. The three-time Sprint … Read More
Abreu passes Clauson late to win Chili Bowl
Rico Abreu Rico Abreu went back-to-back in the Chili Bowl, winning one of the most prestigious Midget Car races in the country for the second consecutive year. Abreu — who … Read More
Abreu passes Clauson late to win Chili Bowl
Rico Abreu went back-to-back in the Chili Bowl, winning one of the most prestigious Midget Car races in the country for the second consecutive year. Abreu — who on Friday … Read More
Bryan Clauson Leads It All On Chili Bowl Qualifying Night
Picking up his fourth career preliminary night feature win, Bryan Clauson led non-stop in Friday's Vacuworx Global Qualifying Night to set the stage for Saturday's finale of the 30th annual … Read More