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Race Profiles

Profiles of the most famous races, including Le Mans, Sebring, Daytona, Mille Miglia and others. From NASCAR to Formula One, we dive in-depth to give you the in-depth history and information you need to know about the most famous car races in the world.

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Greatest Races – 1933 Tourist Trophy

1933 Tourist Trophy – Sensation at Syracuse By Richard Hough “It seems perfectly apparent,” wrote Sammy Davis after the 1932...
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Reno Air Races 2009 – Results and Photo Gallery

The Reno Air Races, also known as the National Championship Air Races, take place each September at the Reno Stead...
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1969 24 Hours of Daytona – Race Profile

Heavens To Murgatroyd! – Big surprise at the 1969 24 Hours of Daytona Story by Louis Galanos; photos by Louis...
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Greatest Races – 1903 Paris to Madrid City to City Race

1903 Paris to Madrid – The Race to Death By Charles Jarrott PARIS-BORDEAUX! The very name conjures up old memories...
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The Donohue Factor – 24 Hours Daytona 2009

In a story spanning 40 years, motorsports photographer Hal Crocker compares and contrasts Mark Donohue’s experiences at the 24 Hours...
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2010 Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona – Results and Photo Gallery

The last hour at the 24 Hours of Daytona is a nail biter: the cars are tired, ailing machines with...
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Super GT – The Potential Revitalization of Road Racing

Story by Will Silk Forty years ago the world was enjoying the height of heavy weight sports car action with...
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Fifteen Year Old at 1970 Watkins Glen Six Hours and Can-Am

Story and photos by Rich Martin Any race weekend at Watkins Glen is a great event but for me, the...
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Greatest Races – The City to City Motor Races

City to City Motor Races It began with demonstration runs such as one that took place on the 22nd of...
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1974 12 Hours of Sebring – Race Profile

Story and photos by Hal Crocker As it lay there all twisted and rusting its steel skeleton reminded me of...
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1974 12 Hours of Sebring – Story Behind the Story

Story and photo by Hal Crocker The voice on the phone was by Maker’s Mark, the sound of fine Kentucky...
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BMW Wins 1940 Mille Miglia – A Victory of Passion and Precision

Story by Will Silk BMW is a marque that may appear relatively young in terms of motorsports accomplishments to many...
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24 Hours of Le Mans 2010 – Report and Photo Gallery

Audi scored their ninth overall victory at the 78th edition of the 24 Hours of Le Mans after a fierce...
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Porsche Honors 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans Victory

On 14 June 1970, Porsche claimed the first of what would become 16 overall victories in the world’s most prestigious...
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1965 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance – Race Profile

And Then The Rains Came – The 1965 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance Story by Louis Galanos. Black and...
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The Aintree Grand Prix Circuit

History of the Aintree Grand Prix Circuit For horse racing enthusiasts planning to wager on the Grand National 2021 with bet365 in...
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1973 United States Grand Prix – Race Profile

Story and photos by Rich Martin By the time the 1973 United States Grand Prix came around I practically made...
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Greatest Races – The Vanderbilt Cup

Racing History – Long Island Vanderbilt Cup Races The Initial Races So was heralded the Long Island Vanderbilt Cup races....
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Reno Air Races 2010 – Results and Photo Gallery

The Reno Air Races 2010, also known as the National Championship Air Races, were held September 15-19 at the Reno-Stead...
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A Victor’s Report – Rudolf Caracciola At The 1935 Tripoli Grand Prix

1935 Tripoli Grand Prix – The Victory Report By Rudolf Caracciola We stood by the cars and waited. Music drifting...
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Greatest Races – 1902 Circuit des Ardennes Race

1902 Circuit des Ardennes – The Great Races By By Charles Jarrott Ten Years of Motors and Motoring It is...
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History of Formula 1 – Motor Races 1931

History of Formula 1 – Motor Races 1931 Ogden’s Cigarettes Tobacco advertising and automobile racing goes back a lot further...
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24 Hours of Daytona in the 1980s – Porsche Dominance

The 49th running of the Rolex 24 at Daytona will be held January 29-30, 2011 on the 11-turn, 3.56 mile...
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1971 24 Hours of Daytona – Race Profile

1971 24 Hours of Daytona – The End of an Era Story and photos by Louis Galanos Few fans of...
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Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2011 – Results and Photo Gallery

The Rolex 24 Hours of Daytona 2011 was held January 29-30 at the 3.56-mile (5.73 km) Daytona International Speedway, a...
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1957 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix – Race Profile

1957 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix Race Profile – “El Chueco” Rides A Hot Seat Story by Louis Galanos In 1957...
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1965 Sebring 12-Hour Grand Prix of Endurance – Race Videos

The 1965 12 Hours of Sebring Grand Prix is legendary because it was won by American drivers driving an American...
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12 Hours of Sebring 2011 – Report and Photo Gallery

The 12 Hours of Sebring 2011 was held Saturday, March 19th at Sebring International Raceway in Florida. The 59th annual...
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Podium for Sale – Ethical Lapses at 24 Hours of LeMons

By Martin Swig Jay Lamm is a long-time friend. Back in 2006, when he first thought of “LeMons,” I encouraged...
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History of the Indianapolis 500 – Part One

Story by Leigh Dorrington The story of the Indianapolis 500 is the story of America in a pivotal century—the beginning...
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1931 Mille Miglia – Race Profile

In April 1931, Rudolf Caracciola became the first non-Italian to win the Mille Miglia road race. Alongside his co-driver Wilhelm...
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History of the Indianapolis 500 – Part Two

History of the Indianapolis 500 – Part Two (See History of the Indianapolis 500 – Part One) By Leigh Dorrington...
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Palm Springs Vintage Grand Prix – Race Profile

Story and photos by Art Evans Some 25 years ago, there was a vintage event like none other. It was...
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History of Sports Cars – Speed Records at Daytona Beach

By Art Evans When younger motor racing enthusiasts think of Daytona, images of stock cars on the International Speedway come...
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Greatest Races – 1901 Paris to Berlin City to City Race

1901 Paris to Berlin Race – Faster Than The Express Train By Walter Wellman Picturesque, indeed, was the scene at...
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The Greatest Race – 1908 New York to Paris

By Art Evans As I described in my July column, the first motorized-vehicle race on land is acknowledged by historians...
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The First Grand Prix – History of the 1906 French GP

By Art Evans The series we now know as Formula One traces its roots back to 1906. Before the term,...
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Vanderbilt Cup – Race Profile

The Vanderbilt Cup, America’s First International Series By Art Evans The first Vanderbilt Cup Race, held in 1904, amounted to...
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History of Formula 1 – Greatest Racing Circuits

The Best Race Circuits In Grand Prix History Many of the greatest racing circuits exist only in dim memory brought...
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1962 Daytona 3-Hour Continental – The Tradition Begins

By Louis Galanos | Photos as credited January 2012 marks the Golden Anniversary (50th) of sports car endurance racing at...
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