Where To See Vintage Motor Racing

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Vintage motor racing can be a lot of fun. Although the speeds are slower than modern racing, there is often more passing and excitement on the track. On top of that, there’s the pleasure of getting to see and examine these valuable and attractive cars.

There are several places where this wonderful sport can be observed. For example, there is Monterey Classic Car Week, in Monterey, California, which is anchored by the Rolex Monterey Motorsports Reunion. Road America in Read more…

A Famous Career – The Life of Sterling Marlin

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Sterling Marlin has long been one of the most recognizable names in the history of NASCAR racing. Born June 30, 1957, Marlin made his debut on the NASCAR scene at the age of 19 at Nashville Speedway. Nashville Speedway become one of his favorite tracks throughout his career as he went on to become track champion three time in the span of two years.

Accomplishments during his racing career include becoming only one of a handful of racers to become two-time winners of the prestigious Daytona 500 by posting back-to-back Read more…

How Motor Racing Develops Automotive Technology

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Most people know that the technology of the passenger car has come a long way over the years. However, a lot are not aware of how much of this development comes from motor racing.

The truth is that some motor racing series, especially those with high emphasis on constructors and developers, are used as laboratories and testing grounds by car companies, especially for safety technology. Many advanced braking systems, such as ABS and traction control, started their life as performance enhancing measures for the track. Variable valve timing systems, originally designed to increase the speed and fuel efficiency Read more…

Where and When Was The First Motor Race?

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Human beings have raced things for a very long time, starting with themselves. Racing cars was probably inevitable, and it began very early in their history.

In 1887, a French bicycling newspaper, Le Velocipede Illustre, sponsored an attempt at what might have been the first motor race. The newspaper had previously sponsored cross country bicycle racing, a tradition that remains very strong in modern France. Unfortunately, the event may or may not count. Only one entrant showed up, Georges Bouton driving a car from his own Read more…