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Bob Akin Dies From Racing Injuries - April 29, 2002
March 6, 1936 - April 29, 2002Bob Akin(Photo; www.grandtouringprototype.com)Born In North Tarrytown, New York, USA.Bob was a successful business executive, journalist, television commentator and...
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Dale Earnhardt Born In Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA - April 29, 1951
April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001Dale Earnhardt(Photo: twm1340 via photopin cc)Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA.Dale was the son of Ralph Lee Earnhardt, who was then one of the best short-track...
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"Oldest Driver In NASCAR History" James Hylton Killed In Car Wreck - April...
August 26, 1934 – April 28, 2018(Photo; dodgecharger.com)He was a two-time winner in NASCAR Winston Cup Series competition and was a long-time competitor in the ARCA Racing Series. Hylton finished...
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Roland Ratzenberger Killed At San Marino - April 30, 1994
July 4, 1960 – April 30, 1994Roland Ratzenberger(Photo; www.ayrtonsenna.de)Born in Salzburg, Austria.During Saturday qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola, Austrian rookie Roland...
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Michael Waltrip Born In Owensboro, Kentucky - April 30, 1963
April 30, 1963Michael Waltrip(Photo: Michael Waltrip Photo by Ted Van Pelt via photopin(license))Born in Owensboro, Kentucky, USA.He is a NASCAR driver, co-owner of Michael Waltrip Racing, racing...
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Elliott Sadler Born In Emporia, Virginia - April 30, 1975
April 30, 1975Elliott Sadler(Photo: Elliott Sadler via photopin(license))Born in Emporia, Virginia, USA.Sadler began racing in go-karts at the age of seven, and moved up to the Late Model stock car...
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"Remembering" Ayrton Senna
March 21, 1960 - May 1, 1994Ayrton Senna(Photo: Senna champagne via photopin (license))Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil.He was highly athletic, excelling in gymnastics and other sports, and developed an...
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Johnny Sauter Born In Necedah, Wisconsn - May 1, 1978
May 1, 1978Johnny Sauter(Photo"Johnny Sauter interacting with fans at Wisconsin International Raceway 2014" by Royalbroil)Born in Necedah, Wisconsn.After graduating high school in 1996, Sauter began...
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Ayrton Senna Dies In Crash At San Marino - May 1, 1994
March 21, 1960 - May 1, 1994Ayrton Senna(Photo: Senna champagne via photopin (license))Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil.He was among the most dominant and successful Formula One drivers of the modern era and...
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Kevin Gobrecht Born In Hanover, Pennsylvania - May 2, 1969
May 2, 1969 - September 24, 1999Kevin Gobrecht(Photo;York Daily Record)Born in Hanover, Pennsylvania, USA.He was a 1987 graduate of New Oxford High School and a 1992 graduate of Millersville...
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Jacques Bienvenue Born In Quebec, Canada - May 2, 1938
May 2, 1938Jacques Bienvenue(Photo; Jacques Bienvenue)Born in Quebec, Canada.Automotive columnist and former Racing driver. During his career he competed in endurance races such as the famous 24 Hours...
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Chris Bye Born In St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada - May 2, 1960
May 2, 1960Chris Bye(Photo; thegarageblog.com )Born in St. Catharines, Ont. Chris has been active in racing for years, starting out with FV1200. He has competed in almost every type of race car...
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Kyle Busch Born In Las Vegas, Nevada - May 2, 1985
May 2, 1985Kyle Busch(Photo: IMG_2655 via photopin(license))Born in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.He currently competes full-time in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. 18 Toyota Camry for...
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Tony Adamowicz Born In Moriah, New York - May 2, 1941
May 2, 1941 - October 10, 2016Tony Adamowicz(Photo;Sun Community News & Printing)Born in Moriah, New York, USA.He was an American racing driver, active from 1963 until his death. He won the Under...
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Ed Pimm Born In Dublin, Ohio - May 3, 1956
May 3, 1956Ed Pimm(Photo;oldracingcars.com)Born in Dublin, Ohio, USA.He was the 1983 US Super Vee champion and a former driver in the CART Championship Car series. He also made 5 Winston Cup starts.He...
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Buzz Calkins Born In Denver, Colorado - May 2, 1971
May 2, 1971Buzz Calkins(Photo; indymotorspeedway.com)Born in Denver, Colorado, USA.After a successful run in Indy Lights from 1993 to 1995 where he finished 11th, 10th, and 6th in his three seasons, he...
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Johnny Aitken Born In Indianapolis, Indiana - May 3, 1885
May 3, 1885 – October 15, 1918Johnny Aitken(Photo; www.vanderbiltcupraces.com)Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.Aitken competed in the Indianapolis 500 three times. He led the first lap of the first...
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Charles Tidwell Dies In Macon, Georgia, USA - May 4, 1990
February 3, 1921 – May 4, 1990Charles Tidwell(Photo; www.findagrave.com)Born in Lizella, Georgia, USA.He was best known for his career driving stock cars in the NASCAR, GASCAR (Georgia Association of...
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"4-Time 24 Hours of Daytona Winner" Peter Gregg Born - May 4, 1940
May 4, 1940 - December 15, 1980Peter Gregg(Photo; loveforporsche.com)Born in New York City, New York, USA.Gregg was a 2-time Trans-Am Series Champion, a 6-time IMSA GTO Series Champion and a 4-time...
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Wolfgang von Trips Born In Cologne, Germany - May 4, 1928
May 4, 1928 - September 10, 1961Wolfgang von Trips(Photo;http://f1.wikia.com/)Born in Cologne, Germany.He participated in 29 Formula One World Championship Grand Prix races, debuting on September 2,...
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