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"The First Lady Of Racing" Louise Smith Born - July 31, 1916
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July 25, 1982Rene Arnoux, and Renault/Elf teammate Alain Prost, finished first and second in the "Grand Prix of France", at Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. Next across the finish line were the...
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Nelson Piquet Jr Born in Heidelberg, Germany - July 25, 1985
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John Gunn Born In Yanceyville, North Carolina - July 25, 1939
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Carrie Jo Neal Dies In Bizarre Accident - July 25, 1997
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"NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers" Bobby Isaac Born - August 1, 1932
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"3-time USAC Sprint Car Champ" Sheldon Kinser Dies - August 1, 1988
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Michael Andretti Wins Fastest Race In Indy Car History - August 2, 1987
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View ArticleKarl Kling Leads Mercedes-Benz 1-2-3-4 Sweep On The Nurburgring - August 2, 1952
August 2, 1952Karl Kling leads a Mercedes-Benz 1-2-3-4 finish in the Rhineland Cup sports car race on the Nurburgring in West Germany.This Day In Motorsport History - Home Page
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"Remembering" Blaine Johnson
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Cristiano da Matta Injured During Collision With Deer - August 3, 2006
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Jules Bianchi Born In Nice, France - August 3, 1989
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"5-time 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner" Frank Biela Born - August 2, 1964
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In Memory Of Jim Crawford
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"Remembering" Buddy Baker
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"Remembering" Tim Richmond
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"Remembering" Justin Wilson
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Kurt Busch Born In Las Vegas, Nevada - August 4th, 1978
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Jacques Villeneuve Sr Wins CART "Provimi Veal 200" At Road America - August...
August 4th, 1985Jacques Villeneuve Sr, driving the Canadian Tire March/Cosworth, won the CART "Provimi Veal 200" at Road America, to become the first Canadian to win a CART race, on way to eighth...
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"Sprint Car Legend" Kramer Williamson Dies In Crash - August 4, 2013
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