Early Days Racer Art Sparks
At 19 Art Sparks thought he had the world by the horns. He had 10 grand in his pocket, a 17-year-old bride, and was on a ship bound to the orient
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Looking Back — March 30, 2011
Olivier Gendebien, of Belgium, and Phil Hill, of Santa Monica, Calif., led a Ferrari sweep of the top four overall positions during the 11th annual 12-hour Florida Grand Prix of Endurance sports and grand touring car race in Sebring, Fla. Gendebien and Hill set a new record, traveling 210 laps, or 1,092 miles, at an average speed of 91.306 miles per hour.
Doubleheaders Were Once A Way Of Life
During the early days of NASCAR racing, doubleheader weekends were quite common
Foyt Remained An Offy Loyalist Despite Chevy’s Horsepower
Reams have been written about A.J. Foyt’s phenomenal racing success. His expertise, talent and accomplishments have been extolled by many, known by legions.
Looking Back – March 23, 2011
In a fitting climax to an action-packed season, Len Duncan edged Jim Lacy by inches Saturday night to win the 100-lap TQ midget feature at the National Guard Armory in Teaneck, N.J. Even though he had to settle for second-place money in the century grind, Lacy’s effort was enough to capture the American Three-Quarter Midget Racing Ass’n’s indoor championship.
Stuntman, Racer Louis Tomei Became Indy Specialist
Another of the characters who made Indianapolis racing what it was in the first half of the last century, Louis Tomei led a colorful life both on and off the track.
Looking Back – March 16, 2011
In 1961, Stirling Moss, England’s top road racer, turned down Al Dean’s offer to drive one of the Dean Van Line Specials in the Golden Anniversary Indianapolis 500 on May 30. Dean made the offer via telegram and Moss replied: “Greatly appreciate your offer Indianapolis car but regret only interested in competing with British car. Regards and good luck — Stirling Moss.”
1939 European Championship Was Title Nobody Won
In the 1930s, The International Ass’n of Recognized Automobile Clubs sanctioned a European Drivers Championship for Grand Prix cars consisting of the established national Grand Prix races, called Grandes Epreuves, literally “great tests.”
Looking Back – March 9, 2011
Lamar Sloan outran Rod Perry and “Rags” Carter to win the modified stock-car feature Saturday night at Hialeah (Fla.) Speedway, but the evening will be best remembered for a pit-area fight between Bobby Allison and “Pee Wee” Griffin. Allison sent Griffin’s modified into the fence during the feature and Griffin, thinking the move was intentional, retaliated with his fists.
French Showgirl Became A Popular Racing Driver
Born Mariette Helene Delangle in a small French village, she grew up disgruntled with the slow-paced French-country lifestyle. She wanted excitement, and, at 16, pursued that desire in Paris. Attractive, slim, athletic, she changed her name to Helle Nice and found fame as a model for “risqué” postcards, and as an exotic dancer.
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