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1986 Can-Am Champ Horst Kroll Born In Germany - May 16, 1936
May 16, 1936Horst KrollHometown: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada.Born in Germany, Kroll came to Canada at the age of 20. For more than 25-years he engraved his name in Canadian motor-sport history. As a...
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NASCAR Pioneer Bob Flock Dies - May 16, 1964
April 16, 1918 - May 16, 1964Bob Flock(Photo; www.encyclopediaofalabama.org)Born in Fort Payne, Alabama, USA.He was a well established driver before NASCAR was formed, and along with Red Byron, is...
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NASCAR Short Track Legend Dick Trickle Dies - May 16, 2013
October 27, 1941 - May 16, 2013Dick TrickleBorn in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin, USA.The 1989 NASCAR Winston Cup Series "Rookie of the Year" and billed as the winningest short track driver in history,...
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Scott Brayton Killed In Indy 500 Practice - May 17, 1996
February 20, 1959 – May 17, 1996Scott BraytonBorn in Coldwater, Michigan, USA.In 1996, Indianapolis Motor Speedway owner Tony George established the Indy Racing League, and Team Menard signed up to...
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Jerry Unser Jr. Dies Of Injuries Following Indy Crash - May 17, 1959
November 15, 1932 - May 17, 1959Jerry Unser Jr(Photo; findagrave.com)Born In Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA.Jerry was the driver and twin brother Louie was his chief mechanic. The family moved to...
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Heinz-Harald Frentzen Born in Mönchengladbach, West Germany - May 18, 1967
May 18, 1967Heinz-Harald Frentzen(Ger1axg at the German language Wikipedia [GFDL, CC-BY-SA-3.0 or GFDL], via Wikimedia Commons)Born in Mönchengladbach, West Germany.Also known as 'HHF', he was the...
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Simon Pagenaud Born In Poitiers, France - May 18, 1984
May 18, 1984Simon Pagenaud(photo: Simon Pagenaud via photopin(license)Born in Poitiers, France.In 2006 he won the Champ Car Atlantic Championship with Team Australia in his rookie season. He was the...
View ArticleTeam Lotus Makes Its Formula One Debut At Monaco - May 18, 1958
May 18, 1958Team Lotus, one of the most successful teams in history, makes its Formula One debut at the Monaco Grand Prix with Cliff Allison finishing in fifth place. The other team car of Graham Hill...
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Hiro Matsushita First Japanese Driver To Qualify For "Indy 500" - May 18, 1991
May 18, 1991Hiro Matsushita(Photo; english.evidus.com)Becomes the first Japanese driver to qualify for the "Indianapolis 500". He qualified 24th.
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Danny Ongais Born In Kahului, Maui Island, Hawai - May 21, 1942
May 21, 1942 Danny Ongais(Photo; en.wikipedia.org)Born in Kahului, Maui Island, Hawai.When he was aged 14, he tested out motorbike racing with some success. In the late 1950s, Ongais enlisted in the...
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Everett "Cotton" Owens Born In Union, South Carolina - May 21, 1924
May 21, 1924 - June 7, 2012Everett "Cotton" Owens(Photo; www.motorsportshalloffame.com)Born in Union, South Carolina, USA. Owens was known as the "King of the Modifieds" for his successes in modified...
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Paul Newman Makes Onscreen Racing Debut In "Winning" - May 22, 1969
May 22, 1969(Photo: jimculp@live.com / ProRallyPix via photopin cc)Paul Newman the legendary actor, philanthropist and automobile enthusiast makes his onscreen racing debut in the action-drama film...
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Luigi Fagioli The First To Lead Monaco Flag To Flag - May 22, 1935
May 22, 1935Luigi FagioliBorn in Osimo, Ancona, Italy.For the 1935 racing season, his factory Mercedes was upgraded to a W25B model with which he captured the Monaco Grand Prix. He became the first...
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Blaine Johnson Born In Santa Maria California USA - May 22, 1962
May 22, 1962 - August 31, 1996Blaine Johnson(Photo; spokeo.com)Born in Santa Maria California USA.Blaine, along with his lifelong crew chief and brother, Alan, were competitors in the NHRA Top Alcohol...
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"3-time Indy 500" Winner Dario Franchitti Born - May 19, 1973
May 19, 1973Dario Franchitti(photo credit: Chess REO via photopin cc)Born in Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland.He won the IndyCar Series four times; in 2007, 2009, 2010 and 2011 and is a three time...
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1949 "Indianapolis 500" Winner Bill Holland Dies - May 19, 1984
December 18, 1907 - May 19, 1984Bill Holland(Photo; www.historicracing.com)From Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.Holland won the Indianapolis 500 in 1949 and finished second in 1947, 1948 and 1950. He...
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3-time Formula One champion Jack Brabham Dies - May 19, 2014
April 2, 1926 - May 19, 2014Jack Brabham(Photo; f1.wikia.com)Born in Hurstville, New South Wales, Australia.He was a founder of the Brabham racing team and race car constructor that bore his name. He...
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Tony Stewart Born In Columbus, Ohio, USA - May 20, 1971
May 20, 1971Tony Stewart(Photo; www.tonystewart.com)Born in Columbus, Indiana, USA.A three time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Champion and NASCAR team owner. Throughout his racing career, Stewart has won...
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James Hinchcliffe Bounces Back To Grab Indy 500 Pole - May 22, 2016
May 22, 2016James "Hince" Hinchcliffe(Photo: Sweeter Alternative via photopin cc)Born in Oakville, Ontario, Canada.A year after he almost died while practicing for the Indianapolis 500, James...
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Remembering Adam Petty
July 10, 1980 – May 12, 2000Adam Petty(Photo; www.findagrave.com)Born in Trenton, New Jersey, USA.Petty was raised in High Point, North Carolina into stock car racing "royalty". The son of Kyle Petty,...
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