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1933: The Deadliest Indianapolis 500 in History
It would be the darkest Month of May in Indianapolis 500 history.
In 1933, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway promised fans the safest race the Brickyard had ever seen. New rules, new technology, and a renewed focus on stock-based machinery were all meant to prove that America’s greatest race could s…
The Race That Nearly Killed Motorsport: The 1903 Paris-to-Madrid Disaster
In 1903, more than 220 competitors set off from Versailles bound for Madrid in what was supposed to be the greatest automobile race ever staged.
They never made it.
Within hours, drivers, mechanics, soldiers, spectators, and bystanders lay dead or dying along the roadside. Cars crashed into trees, …
Rainbow Checkered Flags: LGBTQ+ History in Motorsport
For much of its history, motorsport projected an image of hyper-masculinity, tradition, and exclusivity. Yet LGBTQ+ people have always been part of racing, even when the culture of the sport made openness difficult or dangerous.
Join motorsport historian Elizabeth Blackstock for a talk that explore…
Lucy O’Reilly Schell: A motorsport trailblazer from Europe to the Indy 500
The year is 1940. Lucy O’Reilly Schell sits on the last ocean liner to depart Italy for the United States of America before World War II completely engulfs the European continent. Accompanying her are some of European Grand Prix racing's stars, two Maseratis, her young son Harry, and a dream: She i…
Lone Stars of Speed: Texas' greatest motorsport innovators
The Lone Star State has no shortage of forward-thinking innovators dedicated to transforming the world — and that’s just as true in motorsport as it is in other fields.
From dusty dirt tracks and moonshine backgrounds to Indianapolis glory and international fame, Texas has produced some of racing’s…
The 1909 Ocean-to-Ocean race and the big Ford Model T cheat
In June of 1909, five cars departed from New York City with one major goal in mind: Each one wanted to become the first to reach Seattle in order to be proclaimed the victor of the 1909 Ocean-to-Ocean race. There was just one problem: Ford was ready to cheat in order to win.
The Ford Model T was st…
Did Porsche kill Can-Am? The rise and fall of the 917 and Penske Racing
The Porsche 917/10 and 917/30 were two of the most terrifyingly powerful race cars ever constructed. With a twin-turbocharged flat-12 engine making more than 1,000 horsepower, it was so dominant that it seemed almost inevitable that it would crush the competition in America's no-holds-barred Can-Am…
François Cevert: The Tragic Story of Jackie Stewart’s Protégé
François Cevert was on the cusp of becoming a Formula 1 superstar. He had Jackie Stewart as his mentor. He was set to take over the Tyrrell team. Ferrari was calling. A World Championship was within reach. Then, on October 6, 1973, he was killed in a qualifying crash at Watkins Glen ahead of the Un…
The Heroes at the Motorsport Heart of Mexico
Ask Formula 1 drivers about the Grand Prix with the best atmosphere, and they’ll almost all point to Mexico — and that’s because, for decades, Mexican drivers, promoters, and fans have played a vital role in shaping the world of motorsport.
Join award-winning motorsport historian Elizabeth Blacksto…
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