Mercedes-Benz Finish 1-2 For First 24 Hours of Le Mans Victory - June 15, 1952
June 15, 1952Mercedes-Benz 300SLs finish 1-2 in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with the car of Kling and Riess beating the car of Helfrich and Niedermeyer. It was the first Le Mans win for Mercedes-Benz and...
View ArticleMario & Micheal Andretti At The Budweiser / G.I. Joe's 200 - June 15, 1986
June 15, 1986Mario Andretti, finish ahead of son Michael, to win Budweiser / G.I. Joe's 200 CART event, at Portland International Raceway, Portland, Oregon. Canadian Jacques Villeneuve Sr, finished...
View ArticleMichele Alboreto Leads Ferrari Sweep Of Canadian GP - June 16, 1985
June 16, 1985Michele Alboreto drives to victory over teammate Stefan Johansson for a Ferrari sweep at the Labatt Grand Prix of Canada on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec.
View ArticleClik here to view.
J.J. Lehto Involved In Fatal Boat Crash - June 17, 2010
June 17, 2010J.J. Lehto(photo credit: Mulsanne via photopin cc)Jyrki Järvilehto, better known as "JJ Lehto" is a former Formula One, CART and ALMS series driver. He is also a 2-time winner of both the...
View ArticleDonnie Allison Claims First NASCAR Grand National Victory - June 17, 1968
June 17, 1968Donnie Allison drives a Ford to his first NASCAR Grand National victory, at Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. Allison, finished two laps ahead of brother Bobby, in second place.
View ArticleEnzo Ferrari Wins His First Race At Ravenna, Italy - June 17, 1923
June 17, 1923Enzo Ferrari drives an Alfa Romeo to victory in a race in Ravenna, Italy. It is Ferrari's first race victory.
View ArticleClik here to view.
"Former Indy 500 Pole Sitter" Cliff Bergere Dies - June 18, 1980
December 6, 1896 - June 18, 1980Cliff Bergere(Photo; revslib.stanford.edu)Born in Toledo, Ohio, USA.Bergere did stunt driving for movies, including the 1923 film The Eagle's Talons, before embarking on...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Al Herman Dies In Multi-Car Crash - June 18, 1960
March 15, 1927 – June 18, 1960Al Herman (Photo; www.statsf1.com)Born in Topton, Pennsylvania, USA.Herman drove in the American Automobile Association and United States Automobile Club Championship Car...
View ArticleSchumacher, Barrichello Complete Ferrari Sweep In Montreal - June 18, 2000
June 18, 2000Michael Schumacher wins the Air Canada Grand Prix at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, Quebec. Teammate Rubens Barrichello finished 0.174 seconds behind to complete the Ferrari 1-2...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Denis Hulme Born In Motueka, New Zealand - June 18, 1936
June 18, 1936 - October 4, 1992Denis Hulme(Photo; www.hulmesupercars.com)Born in Motueka, New Zealand.Hulme was nicknamed 'The Bear', because of his gruff nature and rugged features. He won the 1967...
View ArticleMichael Schumacher Wins Controversial US Grand Prix - June 19, 2005
June 19, 2005The 2005 United States Grand Prix was one of the most controversial Formula One motor races in modern history. Out of 20 cars entered for the race, only the six cars from the teams using...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Alex Zanardi - Tribute Page
October 23, 1966Alessandro Zanardi(Alessandro Zanardi - photo taken by Morio)Born in Bologna, Italy.A 2-time CART FedEx Series Champion and former Formula One driver, Zanardi began racing karts at the...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Luigi Fagioli "The Abruzzi Robber" Dies From Crash Injuries - June 20, 1952
June 9, 1898 – June 20, 1952Luigi FagioliBorn in Osimo, Ancona, Italy.Nicknamed "the Abruzzi robber", he is currently the oldest driver to win a race in Formula One.For 1952, Fagioli signed with Lancia...
View ArticleJaguar Takes Pole For NASCAR Cup Race - June 21, 1953
June 21, 1953In 1953, NASCAR opened up the Grand National race at Langhorne, Pennsylvania, to “foreign cars.” Lloyd Shaw from Toronto, Ontario, Canada, shocked everyone in qualifying, putting a Jaguar...
View ArticleClik here to view.
"Dyson Racing Team Owner" Rob Dyson Born - June 21, 1946
June 21, 1946Rob Dyson(Photo;"Rob dyson crop" by Spyder Monkey - Own work)Rob Dyson is a retired American sports car racing driver and current team owner. Dyson began competing in amateur SCCA...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Phil Parsons Born In Detroit, Michigan - June 21, 1957
June 21, 1957Phil Parsons(Photo; foxsports.com)Born in Detroit, Michigan, USA.Parsons is a former NASCAR driver and owner of Phil Parsons Racing. He is also the younger brother of the late 1973 Winston...
View ArticleClik here to view.
John Cannon Born In London, England - June 21, 1933
June 21, 1933 - October 18, 1999 John Cannon Born in London, England.A sports car racer who competed under the banner of Canada, he raced in the USRRC series, the Can Am Series and the L&M...
View ArticleClik here to view.
James Hunt Wins The Dutch Grand Prix - June 22, 1975
June 22, 1975James Hunt wins the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.It was the first GP win for Hunt and only GP win for Hesketh Racing. He finished fourth in the Championship that year, but Lord Hesketh...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dale Coyne Born In Minooka, Illinois - July 8,1954
July 8,1954Dale Coyne(Photo; dalecoyneracing.com)Born in Minooka, Illinois, USA.Coyne is a former CART series driver/team owner and current Verizon IndyCar Series team owner.Starting in 1984 as a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
"Oldest Pole-sitter In Daytona History" Mark Thompson Born - July 9, 1951
July 9, 1951 Mark Thompson(Photo; nascartalk.nbcsports.com)Born in Cartersville, Georgia, USA.Mark is an American stock car racing driver, pilot, and businessman.Thompson enlisted in the United States...
View Article