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Brad Keselowski Born In Rochester Hills, USA - February 12, 1984
February 12, 1984Brad KeselowskiPhoto; bradracing.comBorn in Rochester Hills, Michigan, USA.He currently drives the No. 2 Ford Fusion for Team Penske in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. Keselowski also...
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In Memory Of Jim Crawford
February 13, 1948 - August 6, 2002Jim Crawford photo credit: gillfoto via photopin ccBorn in Dunfermline, Fife, ScotlandJims first motorsport experience came behind the wheel of a Mini that he drove in...
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Mark Thompson Makes Daytona International Speedway History - Feb 13, 2015
July 9, 1951 Mark Thompson(Photo; nascartalk.nbcsports.com)Born in Cartersville, Georgia, USA.On Feb 13, 2015, during qualifying for the season-opening Lucas Oil 200 in 2015, the 63-year-old Thompson...
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Jim Crawford Born In Dunfermline, Scotland - February 13, 1948
February 13, 1948 - August 6, 2002Jim Crawford (Photo; speedweek.com)Born in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland.He participated in two World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on July 19, 1975. He...
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Dale Earnhardt Sr & Jr Help Corvette Racing Sweep "Rolex 24" - February 4, 2001
February 4, 2001Winston Cup legend Dale Earnhardt, son Dale Jr. and road-racing aces Andy Pilgrim and Kelly Collins, brought their #3 C5-R in for a 4th place overall finish, giving Corvette Racing a...
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Remembering A Legend - "The Intimidator" Dale Earnhardt
April 29, 1951 – February 18, 2001Dale Earnhardt(photo credit: 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...
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Mark Donohue Wins The Inaugural IROC At Daytona - February 14, 1974
February 14, 1974Mark Donohue wins the inaugural IROC finally at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.The inaugural International Race of Champions was held at two tracks over...
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Graham Hill "A Legend Remembered"
February 15, 1929 - November 29, 1975Graham Hill(Photo; uniquecarsandparts.com.au)Born in Hampstead, London, England.Hill served in the Royal Navy as an engine room artificer on the light cruiser HMS...
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Dale Earnhardt Wins His First "Daytona 500" - February 15, 1998
February 15, 1998Dale Earnhardt(Photo; Dale Earnhardt: NASCAR Photography By Darryl Moran via photopin)After 20 years of trying, the racing great finally wins his first "Daytona 500", the NASCAR season...
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"Racing Legend" Graham Hill Born In London, England - February 15, 1929
February 15, 1929 - November 29, 1975Graham Hill(By Lothar Spurzem [CC-BY-SA-2.0-de], via Wikimedia Commons)Born in Hampstead, London, England.Driver and team owner, who was a two time Formula One...
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Jimmy Spencer Born In Berwick, Pennsylvania - February 15, 1957
February 15, 1957Jimmy Spencer(photo credit: Jimmy Spencer via photopin) (license))Born in Berwick, Pennsylvania, USA.Current television commentator, and a former NASCAR driver. Jimmy Spencer followed...
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Jeff Gordon Becomes Youngest "Daytona 500" Winner - February 16, 1997
February 16, 1997(photo credit: Jeff Gordon via photopin(license))25-year-old Jeff Gordon claims his first "Daytona 500" victory, becoming the youngest winner in the history of the NASCAR event.Driving...
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"Remembering" Davey Allison
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Richard Petty Wins The "Daytona 500" - February 17, 1974
February 17, 1974(Photo: Richard Petty- NASCAR Photography by Darryl Moran 93 via photopin)Richard Petty wins the "Daytona 500" at Daytona International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida, USA.ABC Sports...
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Tribute To Mark Donohue
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"NASCAR Great" Dale Earnhardt Dies In Last-lap Crash - February 18, 2001
February 18, 2001(Photo: Dale Earnhardt: NASCAR Photography By Darryl Moran via photopin)Dale Earnhardt, considered one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history, dies at the age of 49 in a last-lap...
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Yarborough, Allison Crash Hands Petty 500 Victory - February 18, 1979
February 18, 1979Richard Petty(Photo credit; sports.espn.go.com)Wins the the 21st annual Daytona 500.Critics consider the 1979 Daytona 500 to be the most important race in stock car history. The race...
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Cale Yarborough Wins His Fourth Daytona 500 - February 19, 1984
February 19, 1984Cale Yarborough(photo credit: Cale Yarborough via photopin (license))Yarborough won the Daytona 500 four times, his first win coming in 1968 for the Wood Brothers, the second in 1977...
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Tribute To "Smokey" Yunick
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Roger Penske Born In Shaker Heights, Ohio - February 20, 1937
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