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Jean Alesi Drives Famous # 27 Ferrari To Canadian Victory - June 11, 1995
June 11, 1995The Canadian Grand Prix was notable for having produced the only Grand Prix victory for French driver Jean Alesi. This was seen as a popular victory, as Alesi was driving the red number 27...
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Truesports Team Owner Jim Trueman Dies Of Cancer - June 11, 1986
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"Worst Crash In Racing" Kills Pierre Levegh & 83 Spectators - June 11, 1955
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Jason Leffler Dies In Sprint Car Race - June 12, 2013
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"All Andretti Team" Place 6th At Le Mans - June 12, 1988
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Henry Segrave Dies In Water Speed Record Attempt - June 13, 1930
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Levassor Disqualified, Peugeot Wins First European Auto Race - June 13, 1895
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Penske Enterprises Acquire Michigan International Speedway - June 14, 1973
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Gerhard Berger Wins "Molson Grand Prix of Canada" - June 14, 1992
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Dale Whittington Found Dead At Age 43 - June 14, 2003
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"NASCAR Pioneer" Fred Harb Born - June 14, 1930
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Riccardo Paletti Born In Milan, Italy - June 15, 1958
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View ArticleRichard Petty Makes 1,000th NASCAR Start - June 15, 1986
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"1976 Formula One World Champ" James Hunt Dies - June 15, 1993
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View ArticleMichele Alboreto Leads Ferrari Sweep Of Canadian GP - June 16, 1985
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"The Flying Scotsman" Ron Flockhart Born - June 16, 1923
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J.J. Lehto Involved In Fatal Boat Crash - June 17, 2010
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View ArticleDonnie Allison Claims First NASCAR Grand National Victory - June 17, 1968
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Frank "Rebel" Mundy Born in Atlanta, Georgia - June 18, 1918
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