Posts and podcast episodes covering auto racing history.
After seven decades of Formula One racing, there have been more than a thousand drivers who are brave and ready enough to tackle the world’s most challenging circuits in the fastest racecars ever built. 216 of them have stood on the podium, 149 have done so more than once, and almost half of them did … Read more
There are few more historic sports in the world than horse racing, with the action on track dating back to ancient times. However, the sport’s popularity has increased and been maintained across recent generations, seeing it become the second-most attended sport in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Major events on the calendar, such as the … Read more
Today I’m going to talk about a guy who seemingly came out of nowhere in the late 1960s and burst onto the American open-wheel racing scene. In August 1968, he won the first USAC Midget Race he ever drove in. Then in April of 1969, he won the Astro Grand Prix, a USAC Midget Race … Read more
This May 17, 2025, the Preakness Stakes will draw horse racing fans worldwide for the 150th race in its storied history. Every year, the event brings together powerful horses, passionate fans, and a unique atmosphere that’s hard to beat. But beyond the high-speed action, there’s a rich history behind the race that makes it even … Read more
1991 was a great year for the Newman-Haas Racing Team. Our driver, Michael Andretti, had a magnificent season — 8 race wins, 8 pole positions and nearly 1,000 laps led. The 1991 season-ending race was held at Laguna Seca, California. Mike won the pole position, the Marlboro Challenge and lead every lap of the race … Read more