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"The First Lady Of Racing" Louise Smith Born - July 31, 1916
July 31, 1916 - March 4, 2006(Photo; motorsportshalloffame)Born in Barnesville, Georgia, USA.Louise was known as "the first lady of racing." She went as a spectator to her first NASCAR race at the...
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"NASCAR's 50 Greatest Drivers" Bobby Isaac Born - August 1, 1932
August 1, 1932 - August 14, 1977Bobby Isaac(Photo; motorsportshalloffame.com)Born in Catawba, North Carolina,USA.Issac began racing full-time in 1956, but it took him seven years to break into the...
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"3-time USAC Sprint Car Champ" Sheldon Kinser Dies - August 1, 1988
December 9, 1942 - August 1, 1988Sheldon Kinser(photo credit: Ted Van Pelt via photopin cc) Born in Bloomington, Indiana, USA. He was a three-time USAC Sprint Car Series Champion (1977, 1981, 1982)....
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"Remembering" Justin Wilson
July 31, 1978 - August 24, 2015Justin Wilson(Photo; indycar.com)Born in Sheffield, England.Wilson began racing karts in 1987. During the early 1990s, he spent several years in Formula Vauxhall with...
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"5-time 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner" Frank Biela Born - August 2, 1964
August 2, 1964Frank Biela(Photo; "Frank Biela 2006 EMS". Licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons)Born in Neuss, Germany.Biela started his career in 1983 in karting before joining the Ford...
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Michael Andretti Wins Fastest Race In Indy Car History - August 2, 1987
August 2, 1987(Photo;indianapolismotorspeedway.com)In the fastest race in Indycar racing at the time, 24-year-old Michael Andretti took advantage of his father's hard luck, to win the Marlboro 500 at...
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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Cristiano da Matta Injured During Collision With Deer - August 3, 2006
August 3, 2006Cristiano da Matta, driver of the RuSPORT team, was involved in a collision with a deer during Champ Car open testing at Road America.(Photo;wallpaperhdhi5.com)The deer ran in front of...
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Jules Bianchi Born In Nice, France - August 3, 1989
August 3, 1989 - July 17, 2015Jules Bianchi(Photo;dailymail.co.uk)Born in Nice, France.Bianchi was the grandson of Mauro Bianchi, who competed in GT racing during the 1960s and three non-championship...
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Kurt Busch Born In Las Vegas, Nevada - August 4th, 1978
August 4th, 1978Kurt Busch(Photo;jerbec via photopin cc)Born In Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.He is the son of Tom Busch, who won several NASCAR-sanctioned events. He is the older brother of Kyle Busch, who...
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John Surtees Wins His First Grand Prix - August 4, 1963
August 4, 1963(photo credit: Supermac1961 via photopin cc)In Formula One history, John Surtees, driving a Ferrari 156, wins his first Grand Prix, the "German Grand Prix" at the Nurburgring.This Day In...
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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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Jeff Gordon Born In Vallejo, California - August 4th, 1971
August 4th, 1971Jeff Gordon(Photo: PresidenBertho via photopin cc) Born in Vallejo, California, USA.He is a retired NASCAR driver. He is currently an announcer for Fox NASCAR, and a top executive for...
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"Sprint Car Legend" Kramer Williamson Dies In Crash - August 4, 2013
June 26, 1950 - August 4, 2013Kramer Williamson(Photo;alchetron.com)Born in Columbus, Ohio, USA.A native of Palmyra, Pennsylvania, he was a feature winner in World of Outlaws and United Racing Company...
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"2-Time Indy 500 Winner" Gordon Johncock Born - August 5, 1936
August 5, 1936Gordon Johncock (Photo;motorsportshalloffame.com)Born in Hastings, Michigan, USA.Most often simply referred to as "Gordy," Johncock is best known as a two-time winner of the Indianapolis...
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Kenny Irwin Jr Born In Indianapolis, Indiana - August 5, 1969
August 5, 1969 - July 7, 2000Kenny Irwin Jr(Photo; "Kenny Irwin Jr" by Darryl Moran) Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA.He had driven in all three NASCAR national touring series, and had two total...
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In Memory Of Jim Crawford
February 13, 1948 - August 6, 2002Jim Crawford (Photo credit: gillfoto via photopin cc)Born in Dunfermline, Fife, ScotlandJims first motorsport experience came behind the wheel of a Mini that he drove...
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Jim Crawford Dies Of Liver Failure - August 6, 2002
February 13, 1948 - August 6, 2002Jim Crawford (Photo; speedweek.com)Born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.He was a former Formula One, Indycar, Formula Atlantic and Can-Am driver. He participated in two...
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"Remembering" Eric Medlen
August 13, 1973 - March 23, 2007Eric Medlen(Photo;nhra.com)Born in Oakdale, California, USAMedlen was a champion calf roper in high school and considered a career as a professional team roper with his...
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Remembering A Legend - "The Intimidator" Dale Earnhardt
April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001Dale Earnhardt(Photo: twm1340 via photopin cc)Born in Kannapolis, North Carolina, USA.He was the son of Ralph Lee Earnhardt, who was then one of the best short-track...
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