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KALWASINSKI: Chicago Chips

Stan Kalwasinski

It’s difficult to believe that Dick Trickle is gone. The news of his passing last Thursday in North Carolina was a shock. Richard LeRoy Trickle was 71 years old…

O’LEARY: Hoosier Pit Pass

Oleary_Mike

He is still here. There is no doubt that you can feel it as you walk into the Chris Economaki Media Center at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway early in May…

ROBINSON: Darlington Memories

Al Robinson

My favorite recollection of Darlington (S.C.) Raceway is that of coming face to face with a political legend — the late Senator Strom Thurmond…

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KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

Mike Kerchner

With nearly 60 entries and 18 manufacturers entered Saturday’s 12 Hours of Sebring is shaping up to be a beauty of a race, but someone explain to us why these…

KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

Mike Kerchner

Lynyrd Skynyrd is playing a pre-race concert prior to the Labor Day weekend Sept. 4 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. We’ve long wondered why the Southern…

KERCHNER: Friday Morning Heat Race

Mike Kerchner

Having made more than a few visits to Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course during our childhood and young adult years, we were slightly saddened by the news Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course…

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KALWASINSKI: Chicago Chips

Stan Kalwasinski

It’s difficult to believe that Dick Trickle is gone. The news of his passing last Thursday in North Carolina was a shock. Richard LeRoy Trickle was 71 years old…

O’LEARY: Hoosier Pit Pass

Oleary_Mike

He is still here. There is no doubt that you can feel it as you walk into the Chris Economaki Media Center at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway early in May…

ROBINSON: Darlington Memories

Al Robinson

My favorite recollection of Darlington (S.C.) Raceway is that of coming face to face with a political legend — the late Senator Strom Thurmond…

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Letters To The Editor – March 23, 2011

Letters To The Editor – March 23, 2011

Readers discuss IndyCar's $5 million bonus, the Robby Gordon/Kevin Conway incident, and NASCAR's go-or-go homers. …

Letters To The Editor – March 16, 2011

Letters To The Editor – March 16, 2011

Readers discuss the Chase, the national anthem, Bill Vukovich, Sammy Swindell, Steve Kinser, baseball and much more. …

Letters To The Editor – March 9, 2011

Letters To The Editor – March 9, 2011

Readers discuss a number of topics, including Daytona, Formula One, the Nationwide Series, Pontiac and more. …

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Rinaman Still Changing Tires At Age 62

62-year-old Rick Rinaman will change tires on Will Power's No. 12 in Sunday's 97th running of the Indianapolis 500. (David E. Heithaus photo)

An “Over the Wall” member of an Indianapolis 500 pit crew is normally a strong, agile, athletic and skillful young man who has yet to endure the wear and tear…

Local Boy Carpenter Claims Indy 500 Pole

Ed Carpenter will start from the pole for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 26. (Dave Heithaus Photo)

To call Saturday’s Pole Day for the 97th Indianapolis 500 improbable would have been a complete understatement…

Stars Of NASCAR Remember Dick Trickle

Dick Trickle during his time in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. (Photo Courtesy Doug Hornickel)

For many in the NASCAR garage, the fact that Dick Trickle is gone is still sinking in.…

Hoosier Hundred Is Rich In Racing History

Jerry Coons Jr. (27) leads Levi Jones en route to winning the 2011 Hoosier Hundred at the Indiana State Fairgrounds. (Gordon Gill photo)

The Indiana State Fairgrounds stirs many memories among race fans who have visited its historic one-mile dirt track since the Championship Cars started competing here right after World War II…

Topeka Is Massey’s Home Away From Home

Spencer Massey scored his first NHRA Top Fuel victory of the season at zMAX Dragway during the Dollar General Four-Wide Nationals. (HHP/Gerry Eller Photo)

Spencer Massey has gathered some special memories over the years at Heartland Park Topeka, a race track that he considers his home away from home…

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WEST

Calistoga Cancels Early Summer Events

Calistoga Speedway management announced today that the scheduled Wine Country Classic for winged “360” sprint cars on June 22 and…

May 21 2013 Read More

MIDWEST

Matthias Makes Late Trip Pay Off

Jay Matthias made a late trip to Seymour Super Speedway a successful one charging, from row six to win the…

May 20 2013 Read More

NORTHEAST

Ward Sheds The Monkey At Fulton

By Pat Ward's standards 2013 hasn't gotten off to the start he wanted…

May 19 2013 Read More

MID-ATLANTIC

Hoffner Repeats In Clearfield

Harter and Sons Garage and Railroad Street Tavern sponsored Saturday nights racing action at America's Motorsports Park in Clearfield with…

May 19 2013 Read More

SOUTH

Spencer Davis stands in victory lane at San Antonio Speedway Saturday night. (Jeff Garvin Photo)

Davis Scores San Antonio Money

Saturday concluded the weekend of events for the inaugural North Park Toyota Fiesta on Asphalt at San Antonio Speedway.…

Apr 21 2013 Read More

SOUTHEAST

Peacock Strutts His Stuff At East Bay

It was a night of action at East Bay Raceway Park Saturday night. Late Models, Limited Late Models, Outlaw…

May 19 2013 Read More

PLAINS

McBride Scores In Oklahoma City

Derrick McBride topped the Non-winged micro sprint feature that headlined competition at I-44 Riverside Speedway Saturday night…

May 19 2013 Read More

Racing History

“Speedy” Bill and Joyce Smith (center) work the Speedway Motors parts counter during the mid-1960s.

Speedway Motors Celebrating 60 Years

If performance is measured from zero to 60, Speedway Motors is just hitting its stride…

Jan 6 2012 Read More