Driver deaths in open wheel cars with no head protection
List of deaths in open wheel race cars that had no head protection. List does not include midgets and sprint cars after the 1960s when roll cages were added. Table … Read More
Category: Dirt Track Racing
World Racing Group being By drivers (update)
UPDATE Eldora Speedway general manager Roger Slack reacted sharply to news that the dirt track owned by NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Tony Stewart is being sued for millions of … Read More
Steve Kinser retires
Steve Kinser One of the best sprint car racers in the history of motorsports has called it a career. Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series … Read More
Bill Alsup dies in backcountry crane accident (Update)
UPDATE I've never told this story before writes Michael Knight. In November 1981, Bill Alsup was scheduled to do some Indy Car testing at Michigan International Speedway and also had … Read More
Stewart buys Bryan Clauson’s helmet at auction
Tony Stewart Throughout recent years, Tony Stewart has gone through some pretty intense ups and downs. However, from NASCAR and IndyCar insiders, one narrative has remained true: Tony Stewart is … Read More
Video: Bryan Clauson in critical condition after crash at Belleville (2nd Update)
UPDATE On Wednesday it was revealed on the Bryan Clauson Racing Facebook page that Clauson was an organ donor, a fact that the family only discovered when they were by … Read More
Statement from family of Bryan Clauson, and Dale Coyne
Bryan Clauson The family of Indy 500 veteran and USAC champion driver Bryan Clauson released the following statement this morning: "Last night, the 7th of August, we said goodbye to … Read More
Clauson airlifted to hospital after crash
Bryan Clauson Indy 500 driver Bryan Clauson was airlifted to Bryan Medical Center West in Lincoln, Neb., after being involved in a violent crash during the Belleville Midget Nationals on … Read More
Capacity Crowd On Hand For NASCAR Dirt-Track Race At Eldora
Tony Stewart A "capacity crowd of more than 20,000" attended last night's Camping World Truck Series race at Eldora Speedway. The event on the half-mile track marks NASCAR's "annual return … Read More
Newman enters Rich Vogler Classic
INDIANAPOLIS – Former USAC Silver Crown champion Ryan Newman will return to USAC competition this Thursday during the USAC Silver Crown Series Rich Vogler/USAC Hall of Fame Classic at Lucas … Read More
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
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