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Thursday, March 31, 2011
America's Finest Conquest: The 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans
On Sunday, A.J. Foyt, one of the greatest American-born drivers ever, turned 76 years old. While Foyt is best known as one of only three four-time Indianapolis 500 champions, he is also the only driver to ever have won at Indianapolis, the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
While all are great achievements, perhaps it is Foyt?s only win off of North American soil that is the most impressive overall. To this day, his 1967 Le Mans victory is the only time an all-American team ? American drivers driving an American car prepped by an American crew ? ever took the checkers at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Foyt was only two weeks removed from his third Indianapolis 500 win, which he inherited as Parnelli Jones? gearbox failed with merely four laps to go. He was paired behind the wheel with Dan Gurney, who was competing in his second Formula 1 season with his own Anglo American Racers squad and had won the non-point Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.
They would run a car prepared by Carroll Shelby, who had taken the top two spots at Le Mans the year before with the Ford GT40 Mk. II. Six of those vehicles were entered the previous year, three by Shelby and three by Holman-Moody. H-M relied on American drivers like Ronnie Bucknum, Mark Donohue, and Mario Andretti, but only Bucknum?s car made it to the finish. Meanwhile, Shelby relied on a Brit and three Australians; his third car was the only all-American team. Consisting of Gurney and Jerry Grant, that car completed 257 laps before dropping out.
But 1967 would be different. Ken Miles, Shelby?s former top driver and the winner of the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring, would be killed in a testing accident that August. Subsequently, driver pairings would switch around on the Shelby team. Foyt and Gurney took car No. 1; Donohue and defending Le Mans winner Bruce McLaren would drive the No. 2; Bucknum and Aussie Paul Hawkins would take the No. 57. Meanwhile, H-M fielded four cars, primarily employing open-wheel drivers and one car with Ford?s French arm. All seven vehicles would now be Mk. IVs, updated versions of the J-car version of the GT40 in which Miles had been killed.
Foyt and Gurney were regarded somewhat lightly going into the event. Not only were McLaren and Donohue the better road-racing team on the Shelby stable (remember that Foyt was primarily an oval driver in USAC), nobody thought that a team of two ultra-competitive drivers would be able to keep the car together for the full 24 hours of the event.
But Gurney and Foyt chose not to compete with one another in the same car. Instead, they went against their individual natures and cooperated in the car. Gurney, by far the more experienced road racer of the two, guided Foyt around the track with average laps, never getting into a hot lap competition in the same car. Although Foyt ran only a handful of practice laps on the track, they were more than enough, as the two drivers meticulously protected their vehicle.
The No. 1 took the lead 90 minutes into the event and never looked back, even with pressure from the factory Ferrari 330 P4 of Ludovico Scarfiotti and Mike Parkes. The Ford had a good four laps on the second-place Ferrari, but that?s not to say it was taken without a serious challenge.
Parkes looked to capitalize on Gurney?s conservative-but-steady pace by throwing him off his game. In the middle of the night, Parkes closed in on Gurney and began flashing his lights in an attempt to distract the American into overdriving or wrecking his vehicle. Gurney put up with it for a while, but finally pulled onto the grass at Arnage and stopped the vehicle. Parkes did the same.
For a few brief moments, the top two cars at Le Mans were simply sitting still on the race course.
Some say Le Mans is like a chess match; whoever is the smartest in any given race will probably come out on top. Usually, that chess is played at speeds of over 150 miles per hour. But in a rare turn of events, Gurney checkmated Parkes by standing still.
Eventually both cars pulled out, Parkes in front of Gurney; the Ford got by the Ferrari again not long after, and the race was completed. For the second year in a row, a Shelby-prepped Ford would take glory at Le Mans. Gurney initiated a tradition on the podium by spraying those watching below with his bottle of champagne in celebration. Meanwhile, Foyt was reported to have asked on the podium, tongue planted firmly in cheek, ?Do I win Rookie of the Year??
1967 would continue to be a great year for both drivers. Gurney would score the maiden win for his AAR team in Belgium the very next week. Meanwhile, Foyt would win his fifth USAC Champ Car title that year, winning four of the final nine races on his way to five on the year. Meanwhile, Fords would win the next two Le Mans events before pulling out of sports car racing entirely in 1970.
It wasn?t an American race, though American drivers won it. They won it by adopting drastically different driving styles while together than they would have separately. But by proving that they could adapt to different circumstances, A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney asserted themselves ? and American power, the Ford GT40 Mk. IV, with them ? as the best race car drivers in the world, driving the best race car in the world.
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Read more from Christopher Leone at Open Wheel America
Photo: Racing in America
While all are great achievements, perhaps it is Foyt?s only win off of North American soil that is the most impressive overall. To this day, his 1967 Le Mans victory is the only time an all-American team ? American drivers driving an American car prepped by an American crew ? ever took the checkers at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Foyt was only two weeks removed from his third Indianapolis 500 win, which he inherited as Parnelli Jones? gearbox failed with merely four laps to go. He was paired behind the wheel with Dan Gurney, who was competing in his second Formula 1 season with his own Anglo American Racers squad and had won the non-point Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.
They would run a car prepared by Carroll Shelby, who had taken the top two spots at Le Mans the year before with the Ford GT40 Mk. II. Six of those vehicles were entered the previous year, three by Shelby and three by Holman-Moody. H-M relied on American drivers like Ronnie Bucknum, Mark Donohue, and Mario Andretti, but only Bucknum?s car made it to the finish. Meanwhile, Shelby relied on a Brit and three Australians; his third car was the only all-American team. Consisting of Gurney and Jerry Grant, that car completed 257 laps before dropping out.
But 1967 would be different. Ken Miles, Shelby?s former top driver and the winner of the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring, would be killed in a testing accident that August. Subsequently, driver pairings would switch around on the Shelby team. Foyt and Gurney took car No. 1; Donohue and defending Le Mans winner Bruce McLaren would drive the No. 2; Bucknum and Aussie Paul Hawkins would take the No. 57. Meanwhile, H-M fielded four cars, primarily employing open-wheel drivers and one car with Ford?s French arm. All seven vehicles would now be Mk. IVs, updated versions of the J-car version of the GT40 in which Miles had been killed.
Foyt and Gurney were regarded somewhat lightly going into the event. Not only were McLaren and Donohue the better road-racing team on the Shelby stable (remember that Foyt was primarily an oval driver in USAC), nobody thought that a team of two ultra-competitive drivers would be able to keep the car together for the full 24 hours of the event.
But Gurney and Foyt chose not to compete with one another in the same car. Instead, they went against their individual natures and cooperated in the car. Gurney, by far the more experienced road racer of the two, guided Foyt around the track with average laps, never getting into a hot lap competition in the same car. Although Foyt ran only a handful of practice laps on the track, they were more than enough, as the two drivers meticulously protected their vehicle.
The No. 1 took the lead 90 minutes into the event and never looked back, even with pressure from the factory Ferrari 330 P4 of Ludovico Scarfiotti and Mike Parkes. The Ford had a good four laps on the second-place Ferrari, but that?s not to say it was taken without a serious challenge.
Parkes looked to capitalize on Gurney?s conservative-but-steady pace by throwing him off his game. In the middle of the night, Parkes closed in on Gurney and began flashing his lights in an attempt to distract the American into overdriving or wrecking his vehicle. Gurney put up with it for a while, but finally pulled onto the grass at Arnage and stopped the vehicle. Parkes did the same.
For a few brief moments, the top two cars at Le Mans were simply sitting still on the race course.
Some say Le Mans is like a chess match; whoever is the smartest in any given race will probably come out on top. Usually, that chess is played at speeds of over 150 miles per hour. But in a rare turn of events, Gurney checkmated Parkes by standing still.
Eventually both cars pulled out, Parkes in front of Gurney; the Ford got by the Ferrari again not long after, and the race was completed. For the second year in a row, a Shelby-prepped Ford would take glory at Le Mans. Gurney initiated a tradition on the podium by spraying those watching below with his bottle of champagne in celebration. Meanwhile, Foyt was reported to have asked on the podium, tongue planted firmly in cheek, ?Do I win Rookie of the Year??
1967 would continue to be a great year for both drivers. Gurney would score the maiden win for his AAR team in Belgium the very next week. Meanwhile, Foyt would win his fifth USAC Champ Car title that year, winning four of the final nine races on his way to five on the year. Meanwhile, Fords would win the next two Le Mans events before pulling out of sports car racing entirely in 1970.
It wasn?t an American race, though American drivers won it. They won it by adopting drastically different driving styles while together than they would have separately. But by proving that they could adapt to different circumstances, A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney asserted themselves ? and American power, the Ford GT40 Mk. IV, with them ? as the best race car drivers in the world, driving the best race car in the world.
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Read more from Christopher Leone at Open Wheel America
Photo: Racing in America
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Elfyn Evans prepared for Bulldog Rally
Dolgellau (Gwynedd, Wales) based rally driver, Elfyn Evans, says he is 'fully prepared' to compete in the Bulldog Rally this weekend.� The local rally, which is held in Welshpool, is one of the best gravel events of the championship, according to the 22-year old Pirelli Star Driver. Elfyn Evans finished 9th overall in this rally [...]
David?s Blog: Going Back to Cali
David Ragan talks about heading to Fontana this weekend, making a stop at the Shriners Hospital and answers your questions in this week's blog
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David?s Blog: Race Hub & Final Off Weekend
David filmed a segment for SPEED's Race Hub today and is getting ready for the final week before the UPS team heads down to Daytona!
2011 SCCA Houston Solo Tour ? Cone Carnage
As we await Eric’s next & final blogged 2011 SCCA Houston Solo National Tour report, we pause for a moment of silence.� As is the case at all Solo/autocross events, there is always the silent victim, the lowly, but oh SO necessary orange rubber traffic cone. I understand this SCCA Solo National Tour event [...]
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
David?s Blog: Ready for Preseason Thunder
David is getting ready to head down to Daytona for preseason testing and fan fest!
Nate Brasz?s Isis Sponsored S13!
Nathan Brasz wins the 3rd annual StreetLife Tour for the 2nd time!
The third annual StreetLife Tour was the place to be in Xenia, Ohio this past weekend. The Kil Kare raceway was host to over 3,000 spectators with a car show, concert, Stunt bikes, drag racing, and bikini contest to lead up to the head-lining
The third annual StreetLife Tour was the place to be in Xenia, Ohio this past weekend. The Kil Kare raceway was host to over 3,000 spectators with a car show, concert, Stunt bikes, drag racing, and bikini contest to lead up to the head-lining
Monday, March 28, 2011
From Racedriven ? Win a $25 BP Gas card photography Contest.
I?m sure most of us have seen the every changing gas prices daily over the past several months including hitting $4 for a gallon for gasoline at one point this year, so thanks to M80 on behalf of BP, I am running an automotive photography contest with each winner receiving one $25 BP Gift Cards. [...]
Can't Compare Johnson's Three to Cale Yarborough's Three
So Jimmy Johnson won his third championship in a row yesterday. Good for him. But it can't be considered the same as when Yarborough did it in the '70s. Keep with me after the jump for more...
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NASCAR's New One-Championship-Only Rule Rocks
NASCAR is about to officially announce a new rule that forces drivers to choose one and only one series in which they're going to race for championship points.
Bully for NASCAR.
They had to do something. Cup drivers dominating the races in trucks (most recently Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and any driver Harvick put in his No. 2 Chevy) and especially the Nationwide Series (Busch, Carl Edwards, Harvick, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, the ringer du jour in a DEI car, etc.) were ruining the two support series.
With a small handfull of Cup teams and drivers showing such a undeniable advantage the triple A and double A -type NASCAR series 'regulars' had as much chance of winning as they did of competing for the sponsorship dollars that would allow them to be competitive.
NNS and truck race promotors love the Cup drivers because they sell tickets. I can't blame them for worrying their gates are going to suffer if the Cup stars decide to pass on a few races, e.g. "their" races, since they won't be able to compete for a championship.
There's absolutely no doubt. Stand alone NNS and truck races a long, long way from same weekend Cup events are going attract smaller crowds without the Cup stars, especially when disposable income is still scarcer than hen's teeth. The entries normally driven by Kyle, Carl, Kevin and others will either stay home or have not-in-the-same-Cup-star substitutes behind the wheel -- to the great, I-think-I'll-pass chagrin of Billy Bob, Bobby Jo and thousands of others Sprint Cup -obsessed NASCAR fans.
Fact: The Nationwide Series will wither and die without some protection from irrelevancy after nearly a decade of cherry picking champions.
So Cup teams and owner/drivers are going to have to do what's best for the Family and give up the glorious goal of multiple championships.
NNS and Camping World Truck Series champions will now be non-Cup regulars and all will be right with the world.
Theoretically, and ideally, a driver or driver/team combination can start with the truck series, move up to Nationwide and then, if they win races or contend for a championship move up to the Cup Series. And that's after they find some success in local late models, one of the NASCAR 'home track' series, ARCA or even USAC on their way to the pick-em-up series.
Success is defined by winning or at least competing for wins. Wins are what sponsors want. Running at the front where the cameras are pointed is what the sponsors want. Interviews after the race, where pit reporters and SPEED TV hosts talk to the top three finishers and give them the chance to spew their annoying "the Depends/Billy Beer/isitlowt.com Chevy ran great today" drivel are exactly what the sponsors want.
If the sponsors can't or don't get what they want in the Nationwide or truck series they either move their money to a winner (even if it means moving to another series like IndyCar, Supercross or NHRA drag racing) or they leave motorsports completely.
NASCAR can't afford either of those possibilities. If the ladder system is going to work it has to have different levels of sponsorship and support spread throughout the three series in order to keep them all solvent.
It needs full fields, rivalries and the steady, race-by-race or even season-by-season reveal of big fish in small (trucks) and medium (NNS) ponds. It needs to introduce and grow the drivers and teams NASCAR Sprint Cup fans will begin to follow as they prove their mettle and show they're worthy of moving up to the next rung on the ladder.
I applaud this decision. I see no downside to restricting NASCAR drivers to single championship eligibility with no restrictions on their right to race and pick prize money maraschinos.
Cup teams and drivers will still race and win in the two lower series. But the championship battle will be a new and different storyline throughout the season.
And that's what those indispensable, you-can't-go-racing-without-us sponsors want: A story, some content, media exposure and the branding opportunity that justifies the value of their motorsports marketing investment.
This should work.
Nice job, NASCAR. You rock.
-Bill
Read more of Bill Tybur's thoughts on fantasy racing at FMFL
photo credit: RWM
Bully for NASCAR.
They had to do something. Cup drivers dominating the races in trucks (most recently Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and any driver Harvick put in his No. 2 Chevy) and especially the Nationwide Series (Busch, Carl Edwards, Harvick, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, the ringer du jour in a DEI car, etc.) were ruining the two support series.
With a small handfull of Cup teams and drivers showing such a undeniable advantage the triple A and double A -type NASCAR series 'regulars' had as much chance of winning as they did of competing for the sponsorship dollars that would allow them to be competitive.
NNS and truck race promotors love the Cup drivers because they sell tickets. I can't blame them for worrying their gates are going to suffer if the Cup stars decide to pass on a few races, e.g. "their" races, since they won't be able to compete for a championship.
There's absolutely no doubt. Stand alone NNS and truck races a long, long way from same weekend Cup events are going attract smaller crowds without the Cup stars, especially when disposable income is still scarcer than hen's teeth. The entries normally driven by Kyle, Carl, Kevin and others will either stay home or have not-in-the-same-Cup-star substitutes behind the wheel -- to the great, I-think-I'll-pass chagrin of Billy Bob, Bobby Jo and thousands of others Sprint Cup -obsessed NASCAR fans.
Fact: The Nationwide Series will wither and die without some protection from irrelevancy after nearly a decade of cherry picking champions.
So Cup teams and owner/drivers are going to have to do what's best for the Family and give up the glorious goal of multiple championships.
NNS and Camping World Truck Series champions will now be non-Cup regulars and all will be right with the world.
Theoretically, and ideally, a driver or driver/team combination can start with the truck series, move up to Nationwide and then, if they win races or contend for a championship move up to the Cup Series. And that's after they find some success in local late models, one of the NASCAR 'home track' series, ARCA or even USAC on their way to the pick-em-up series.
Success is defined by winning or at least competing for wins. Wins are what sponsors want. Running at the front where the cameras are pointed is what the sponsors want. Interviews after the race, where pit reporters and SPEED TV hosts talk to the top three finishers and give them the chance to spew their annoying "the Depends/Billy Beer/isitlowt.com Chevy ran great today" drivel are exactly what the sponsors want.
If the sponsors can't or don't get what they want in the Nationwide or truck series they either move their money to a winner (even if it means moving to another series like IndyCar, Supercross or NHRA drag racing) or they leave motorsports completely.
NASCAR can't afford either of those possibilities. If the ladder system is going to work it has to have different levels of sponsorship and support spread throughout the three series in order to keep them all solvent.
It needs full fields, rivalries and the steady, race-by-race or even season-by-season reveal of big fish in small (trucks) and medium (NNS) ponds. It needs to introduce and grow the drivers and teams NASCAR Sprint Cup fans will begin to follow as they prove their mettle and show they're worthy of moving up to the next rung on the ladder.
I applaud this decision. I see no downside to restricting NASCAR drivers to single championship eligibility with no restrictions on their right to race and pick prize money maraschinos.
Cup teams and drivers will still race and win in the two lower series. But the championship battle will be a new and different storyline throughout the season.
And that's what those indispensable, you-can't-go-racing-without-us sponsors want: A story, some content, media exposure and the branding opportunity that justifies the value of their motorsports marketing investment.
This should work.
Nice job, NASCAR. You rock.
-Bill
Read more of Bill Tybur's thoughts on fantasy racing at FMFL
photo credit: RWM
Sunday, March 27, 2011
This Week in the NASCAR Blogosphere
By the end of the race at Lowe’s Motorspeedway the Chase will be half over. When the heck did that happen? I don’t know. Last weekend’s race at Talladega provided Tony Stewart with his first win of the season, his first win there in a sprint cup car and ended his 43 race winless streak. [...]
You Too Can Be Fast And Fabulous!
Hey race fans- just wanted to let you know that you can win a $25.00 BP gas card from TheFastandTheFabulous.com. Just fill out the form located here. And while you are there poke around- it’s a great racing blog!
Engine Compression Check Made Easy
Keep tabs on your engine's compression ratio and performance with this cool new compression tester from Katech Performance...
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Mad Man Hennessey Pushes Power out of his Limited Run of Camaro Convertibles
Most of today’s supercars and sports cars have enough power to satisfy the general adrenaline-junky public. But John Hennessey has, for some time, disagreed with that. His Texas-based shop, Hennessey Performance, has been taking already fast cars, throwing turbos on them, and producing crazy horsepower numbers. Now Hennessey is offering his usual performance package options [...]
America's Finest Conquest: The 1967 24 Hours of Le Mans
On Sunday, A.J. Foyt, one of the greatest American-born drivers ever, turned 76 years old. While Foyt is best known as one of only three four-time Indianapolis 500 champions, he is also the only driver to ever have won at Indianapolis, the Daytona 500, the 24 Hours of Daytona, and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
While all are great achievements, perhaps it is Foyt?s only win off of North American soil that is the most impressive overall. To this day, his 1967 Le Mans victory is the only time an all-American team ? American drivers driving an American car prepped by an American crew ? ever took the checkers at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Foyt was only two weeks removed from his third Indianapolis 500 win, which he inherited as Parnelli Jones? gearbox failed with merely four laps to go. He was paired behind the wheel with Dan Gurney, who was competing in his second Formula 1 season with his own Anglo American Racers squad and had won the non-point Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.
They would run a car prepared by Carroll Shelby, who had taken the top two spots at Le Mans the year before with the Ford GT40 Mk. II. Six of those vehicles were entered the previous year, three by Shelby and three by Holman-Moody. H-M relied on American drivers like Ronnie Bucknum, Mark Donohue, and Mario Andretti, but only Bucknum?s car made it to the finish. Meanwhile, Shelby relied on a Brit and three Australians; his third car was the only all-American team. Consisting of Gurney and Jerry Grant, that car completed 257 laps before dropping out.
But 1967 would be different. Ken Miles, Shelby?s former top driver and the winner of the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring, would be killed in a testing accident that August. Subsequently, driver pairings would switch around on the Shelby team. Foyt and Gurney took car No. 1; Donohue and defending Le Mans winner Bruce McLaren would drive the No. 2; Bucknum and Aussie Paul Hawkins would take the No. 57. Meanwhile, H-M fielded four cars, primarily employing open-wheel drivers and one car with Ford?s French arm. All seven vehicles would now be Mk. IVs, updated versions of the J-car version of the GT40 in which Miles had been killed.
Foyt and Gurney were regarded somewhat lightly going into the event. Not only were McLaren and Donohue the better road-racing team on the Shelby stable (remember that Foyt was primarily an oval driver in USAC), nobody thought that a team of two ultra-competitive drivers would be able to keep the car together for the full 24 hours of the event.
But Gurney and Foyt chose not to compete with one another in the same car. Instead, they went against their individual natures and cooperated in the car. Gurney, by far the more experienced road racer of the two, guided Foyt around the track with average laps, never getting into a hot lap competition in the same car. Although Foyt ran only a handful of practice laps on the track, they were more than enough, as the two drivers meticulously protected their vehicle.
The No. 1 took the lead 90 minutes into the event and never looked back, even with pressure from the factory Ferrari 330 P4 of Ludovico Scarfiotti and Mike Parkes. The Ford had a good four laps on the second-place Ferrari, but that?s not to say it was taken without a serious challenge.
Parkes looked to capitalize on Gurney?s conservative-but-steady pace by throwing him off his game. In the middle of the night, Parkes closed in on Gurney and began flashing his lights in an attempt to distract the American into overdriving or wrecking his vehicle. Gurney put up with it for a while, but finally pulled onto the grass at Arnage and stopped the vehicle. Parkes did the same.
For a few brief moments, the top two cars at Le Mans were simply sitting still on the race course.
Some say Le Mans is like a chess match; whoever is the smartest in any given race will probably come out on top. Usually, that chess is played at speeds of over 150 miles per hour. But in a rare turn of events, Gurney checkmated Parkes by standing still.
Eventually both cars pulled out, Parkes in front of Gurney; the Ford got by the Ferrari again not long after, and the race was completed. For the second year in a row, a Shelby-prepped Ford would take glory at Le Mans. Gurney initiated a tradition on the podium by spraying those watching below with his bottle of champagne in celebration. Meanwhile, Foyt was reported to have asked on the podium, tongue planted firmly in cheek, ?Do I win Rookie of the Year??
1967 would continue to be a great year for both drivers. Gurney would score the maiden win for his AAR team in Belgium the very next week. Meanwhile, Foyt would win his fifth USAC Champ Car title that year, winning four of the final nine races on his way to five on the year. Meanwhile, Fords would win the next two Le Mans events before pulling out of sports car racing entirely in 1970.
It wasn?t an American race, though American drivers won it. They won it by adopting drastically different driving styles while together than they would have separately. But by proving that they could adapt to different circumstances, A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney asserted themselves ? and American power, the Ford GT40 Mk. IV, with them ? as the best race car drivers in the world, driving the best race car in the world.
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Read more from Christopher Leone at Open Wheel America
Photo: Racing in America
While all are great achievements, perhaps it is Foyt?s only win off of North American soil that is the most impressive overall. To this day, his 1967 Le Mans victory is the only time an all-American team ? American drivers driving an American car prepped by an American crew ? ever took the checkers at the Circuit de la Sarthe.
Foyt was only two weeks removed from his third Indianapolis 500 win, which he inherited as Parnelli Jones? gearbox failed with merely four laps to go. He was paired behind the wheel with Dan Gurney, who was competing in his second Formula 1 season with his own Anglo American Racers squad and had won the non-point Race of Champions at Brands Hatch.
They would run a car prepared by Carroll Shelby, who had taken the top two spots at Le Mans the year before with the Ford GT40 Mk. II. Six of those vehicles were entered the previous year, three by Shelby and three by Holman-Moody. H-M relied on American drivers like Ronnie Bucknum, Mark Donohue, and Mario Andretti, but only Bucknum?s car made it to the finish. Meanwhile, Shelby relied on a Brit and three Australians; his third car was the only all-American team. Consisting of Gurney and Jerry Grant, that car completed 257 laps before dropping out.
But 1967 would be different. Ken Miles, Shelby?s former top driver and the winner of the 1966 24 Hours of Daytona and 12 Hours of Sebring, would be killed in a testing accident that August. Subsequently, driver pairings would switch around on the Shelby team. Foyt and Gurney took car No. 1; Donohue and defending Le Mans winner Bruce McLaren would drive the No. 2; Bucknum and Aussie Paul Hawkins would take the No. 57. Meanwhile, H-M fielded four cars, primarily employing open-wheel drivers and one car with Ford?s French arm. All seven vehicles would now be Mk. IVs, updated versions of the J-car version of the GT40 in which Miles had been killed.
Foyt and Gurney were regarded somewhat lightly going into the event. Not only were McLaren and Donohue the better road-racing team on the Shelby stable (remember that Foyt was primarily an oval driver in USAC), nobody thought that a team of two ultra-competitive drivers would be able to keep the car together for the full 24 hours of the event.
But Gurney and Foyt chose not to compete with one another in the same car. Instead, they went against their individual natures and cooperated in the car. Gurney, by far the more experienced road racer of the two, guided Foyt around the track with average laps, never getting into a hot lap competition in the same car. Although Foyt ran only a handful of practice laps on the track, they were more than enough, as the two drivers meticulously protected their vehicle.
The No. 1 took the lead 90 minutes into the event and never looked back, even with pressure from the factory Ferrari 330 P4 of Ludovico Scarfiotti and Mike Parkes. The Ford had a good four laps on the second-place Ferrari, but that?s not to say it was taken without a serious challenge.
Parkes looked to capitalize on Gurney?s conservative-but-steady pace by throwing him off his game. In the middle of the night, Parkes closed in on Gurney and began flashing his lights in an attempt to distract the American into overdriving or wrecking his vehicle. Gurney put up with it for a while, but finally pulled onto the grass at Arnage and stopped the vehicle. Parkes did the same.
For a few brief moments, the top two cars at Le Mans were simply sitting still on the race course.
Some say Le Mans is like a chess match; whoever is the smartest in any given race will probably come out on top. Usually, that chess is played at speeds of over 150 miles per hour. But in a rare turn of events, Gurney checkmated Parkes by standing still.
Eventually both cars pulled out, Parkes in front of Gurney; the Ford got by the Ferrari again not long after, and the race was completed. For the second year in a row, a Shelby-prepped Ford would take glory at Le Mans. Gurney initiated a tradition on the podium by spraying those watching below with his bottle of champagne in celebration. Meanwhile, Foyt was reported to have asked on the podium, tongue planted firmly in cheek, ?Do I win Rookie of the Year??
1967 would continue to be a great year for both drivers. Gurney would score the maiden win for his AAR team in Belgium the very next week. Meanwhile, Foyt would win his fifth USAC Champ Car title that year, winning four of the final nine races on his way to five on the year. Meanwhile, Fords would win the next two Le Mans events before pulling out of sports car racing entirely in 1970.
It wasn?t an American race, though American drivers won it. They won it by adopting drastically different driving styles while together than they would have separately. But by proving that they could adapt to different circumstances, A.J. Foyt and Dan Gurney asserted themselves ? and American power, the Ford GT40 Mk. IV, with them ? as the best race car drivers in the world, driving the best race car in the world.
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Road Test Review of Cruze 2011
Do not mistake the Cruze for a Corvette, as both the engines offer better acceleration in most of the situations. The turbo charged cruze versions provides a better feel of energy especially in the cities and while merging on to the highway. The manual transmissions and eco versions have not been available yet for the [...]
Guitarist Jeff Beck Gets His Hands Dirty on His Own Collection
The rich and famous often love to collect and show off their cars, which are usually high-end supercars or full-tilt special builds they ordered. But there are not many guys out there with the money and capabilities to still build their own stuff, except for the famous UK guitarist Jeff Beck. Recently Beck did a [...]
Pit Road And How To Legally Speed
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Friday, March 25, 2011
This Weekends Race?
I just got this email through NASCAR.com Due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Hanna, tomorrow?s Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway has been postponed until 1 p.m. Sunday. The Nationwide event will now be run at 7 p.m. Sunday.
2011 SCCA Houston Solo Tour ? Cone Carnage
As we await Eric’s next & final blogged 2011 SCCA Houston Solo National Tour report, we pause for a moment of silence.� As is the case at all Solo/autocross events, there is always the silent victim, the lowly, but oh SO necessary orange rubber traffic cone. I understand this SCCA Solo National Tour event [...]
Richard Petty 50th Anniversary
This weekend marks the 50th anniversary of Richard Petty's first race, which occurred on July 12, 1958. In celebration of his half-century of involvement in NASCAR, here is a reproduction of a Petty Enterprises race report...
Thursday, March 24, 2011
David?s Blog: Kicking Off the 2011 Season
The 2011 NASCAR season is upon us and David Ragan starts the year out with media interviews and a quick photo shoot at the Roush Fenway Racing shop
Detroit Dragway Action: Mr. Unswitchable versus Hemi-Hunter
In April of 1967, I attended the Midwest Championships at Detroit Dragway. The event included eliminations for both nitro and gas burning funny cars. Most of the cars were part of the UDRA circuit out of Chicago, and they ran the gamut from steel bodied match racers to the latest all-fiberglass missiles. This is my [...]
Merry Christmas To All
Cross Posted from Rev’Jim’s RantsnRaves Santa didn’t forget We almost let Christmas slip by without offering a wish list for some of our favorite drivers, teams, and NASCAR personalities. I’m not going to let that happen. Silly season never really ended. Bobby Labonte was released from Petty Enterprises even after avowing his loyalty to that [...]
Seventh Annual Dale Earnhardt Day Set for April 29th
Dale Earnhardt Inc. will host the seventh annual Dale Earnhardt Day at its corporate headquarters in Mooresville, N.C. on Tuesday, April 29th.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Merry Christmas To All
Cross Posted from Rev’Jim’s RantsnRaves Santa didn’t forget We almost let Christmas slip by without offering a wish list for some of our favorite drivers, teams, and NASCAR personalities. I’m not going to let that happen. Silly season never really ended. Bobby Labonte was released from Petty Enterprises even after avowing his loyalty to that [...]
The Association of California Car Clubs (ACCC)
The Association of California Car Clubs (ACCC) was formed March 16, 1972 and� consists of thousands of automobile hobbyists throughout the state who are interested in California laws. regulations and policies regarding collector vehicles. The ACCC is a volunteer organization with regional representatives who represent the interests of individual members and member clubs across the [...]
Investment Portfolio: Rare Cars are Better than Gold
A ?63 Shelby Cobra was the top seller at $467,500 at the Auctions America Collector Cars of Ford Lauderdale auction in March 2011. The Cobra is a numbers-matching, low mileage CSX2080 and the fifth 289 Cobra built. Sold to only its third owner, this car is a pristine piece. The funny thing about this one [...]
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
No More Saleen Mustangs
Revstone Industries, the parent firm of Saleen Performance Vehicles, has announced that the 2011 Saleen Mustang S302 will be the last performance car marketed under the Saleen brand by the company. Dealers will take orders on the current model through May, while production at Saleen’s Troy, Michigan facility will be wound up in the third [...]
Monday, March 21, 2011
Stone, Woods and Cook at Detroit Dragway
Even though the Dark Horse 2 funny car never left the trailer, the Stone, Woods and Cook Mustang still made a big impression on the fans at Detroit Dragway.
Hobart Brothers Welding Tips Poster
Hobart Brothers offers the cure to common stick welding troubles. The poster illustrates common weld defects, their causes and solutions and is available free of charge in Spanish and English.
The Association of California Car Clubs (ACCC)
The Association of California Car Clubs (ACCC) was formed March 16, 1972 and� consists of thousands of automobile hobbyists throughout the state who are interested in California laws. regulations and policies regarding collector vehicles. The ACCC is a volunteer organization with regional representatives who represent the interests of individual members and member clubs across the [...]
Petty Holdings Announces Richard Petty's Driver Search
Training Camp & Competition Will Award Opportunity in ARCA Racing
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Isis Performance S14, 383ci test!
See you guys in Sonoma!!!! Formula D round 6!!!!!!!!!!
Isis Performance S14 Testing for Formula Rd 6 from Beard Life on Vimeo.
Isis Performance S14 Testing for Formula Rd 6 from Beard Life on Vimeo.
Things Racing Fans Should See in Las Vegas
I just got back from a trip to Las Vegas and I know it's not exactly known as the mecca for NASCAR, but if you are heading to Las Vegas anytime soon there are some things you should really see. If you are planning on attending a race in Las Vegas these things could be a cool addition to the actual race.Nascar CafeLocated in the Sahara Hotel and Casino, this place is really cool. They have actual NASCAR race cars outside and even some hanging across the rafters. They have huge TV's to watch sports and the food is rather good also. Right outside the cafe are cars driven by Dale Earnhardt sr, Dale Earnhardt Jr and Rusty Wallace. They have a nice display of fire suits and plenty of other cool NASCAR items. Speed - The RideAlso located inside the Sahara Hotel this Roller coaster-like ride will take your breath away. The initial burst of speed is simply amazing and the coaster takes you through turns outside the casino. It really is worth the price of admission.Pole Position RacewayYou may have heard about Pole Position Raceway mentioned during one of the races because it's part owned by Kurt Busch. It is really fun and they have cool memorabilia.Auto Collection ShowLocated in the Imperial Palace Casino on the Las Vegas strip the Auto Collection Show is open all year round and has some cool racing cars from the past. Last time I was there they had a few pace cars from the Indy 500, a couple IROC cars and some race cars from the 1950's. Admission is around $8, but there are usually coupons to get in free on the internet or from the many magazines in Las Vegas. If you have a Harrah's players card they usually give coupons also. Bring a camera as there will be many cars you will want a get on film.Shelby MuseumYou can also head up to the track and visit the Shelby museum which is located right near the race track. There are plenty of race cars and racing memorabilia and even a place to grab a quick bite.
That's my list. What are your favorite places to visit in Las Vegas as a racing fan?
-Vinny
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That's my list. What are your favorite places to visit in Las Vegas as a racing fan?
-Vinny
Read more from Vinny at Awesome Race Fans
Photo Credit: Urban Mixer
Honda Jazz Price and Features in Australia
Honda jazz is back and loaded with various new features. We'll talk about Honda Jazz price in Australia here. Honda Jazz boasts its many awards from around the world as a sign of global recognition and admiration.
Mexico Demands Apology from Top Gear UK; They?ll Probably Have to Get in Line
By Jesse Kiser Yea that’s right, the boys of British Top Gear are back at it again pissing off anyone and everyone they can. Top Gear is one of the highest-rated television shows in BBC history, and part of its popularity no doubt comes from how the three hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James [...]
Isis Performance S14, 383ci test!
See you guys in Sonoma!!!! Formula D round 6!!!!!!!!!!
Isis Performance S14 Testing for Formula Rd 6 from Beard Life on Vimeo.
Isis Performance S14 Testing for Formula Rd 6 from Beard Life on Vimeo.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Bonnie Anderson and the That Girl Chevelle Funny Car
That Girl was a true altered-wheelbase match-bash funny car. Bonnie Anderson was one of the pioneer women funny car pliots and she was a regular on the UDRA circuit,.
Guitarist Jeff Beck Gets His Hands Dirty on His Own Collection
The rich and famous often love to collect and show off their cars, which are usually high-end supercars or full-tilt special builds they ordered. But there are not many guys out there with the money and capabilities to still build their own stuff, except for the famous UK guitarist Jeff Beck. Recently Beck did a [...]
The Power of Great Storylines
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David?s Blog: First Off Weekend of Season
David Ragan and the UPS team have this weekend off from racing. David will head back home to Georgia to spend the weekend at home before heading to Bristol next week.
Ask The Insiders Wednesday #117
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FD 2010 Recap
The first event was Round 2 Road Atlanta. The cars shake down event. There were a few things that needed to be worked out. Bill only had 1 day of testing before hand and it was a short one. So unfortunately he didn’t make it into the top 32 this event,
Friday, March 18, 2011
New Hampshire Weekend Review
There is never any way, in the US at least, Formula One is going to steal NASCAR’s thunder. The racing world was amazed as 21 year old Sebastion Vettel became the youngest driver ever to win a points Grand Prix race in the history of that series. He did it at Monza in Italy, driving [...]
Thursday, March 17, 2011
ISIS Performance at FD Sonoma Round 6!
Here are some photos of the car competiting at Formula Drift Round 6!� Bill qualified 21st, and finished 32nd due to power steering issue causing the car not to make it the line in time to go against Takatori in the top 32 battle.� Aside from that the car ran great with the new 383ci
MOLLY AND BEC READY FOR WRC DEBUT
� Australia?s Molly Taylor and Rebecca Smart are on their way to Portugal to prepare for their debut next week in the 2011 World Rally Championship. � The duo is among 20 crews contesting the WRC Academy, a sub-series of the WRC, which replaces the previous Junior WRC category and has been designed to give [...]
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Short on Luck in Vegas; Ragan Finishes 22nd
David Ragan and the UPS team started 42nd and finished 22nd in Sunday's race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway
Betfair Trading Expert ? 6 Systems for 1 Price ? Great Conversions
2 Soccer Systems and 4 Tennis Systems for a one-off fee ensure great conversions. Purchasers get free daily selections for all systems for life. 51% Commission for Affiliates & help at www.betfairtradingexpert.com/affiliates.php Betfair Trading Expert – 6 Systems for 1 Price – Great Conversions addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fdanica-patrick%2Fbetfair-trading-expert-6-systems-for-1-price-great-conversions'; addthis_title = 'Betfair+Trading+Expert+%26%238211%3B+6+Systems+for+1+Price+%26%238211%3B+Great+Conversions'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: [...]
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
New Points System, Chase Tweaks for NASCAR -- But Are the Chase's Days Numbered?
Last Wednesday NASCAR announced a new points system for its Cup, Nationwide and Camping World Truck Series plus another modification to the Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship.Starting this season drivers will be awarded 43 points for first place, 42 for second, 41 for third, etc. with the last place driver in 43rd earning a single point. The winner gets three bonus points plus another point for leading a lap and one more point if he leads the most laps.Nothing wrong with that.The Chase will still have a dozen drivers but the 11th and 12th will be added based on race wins if they are not in the top 10 in points and as long they're in the top 20 when the 'regular' season is over.I'm okay with that too.But what I really liked hearing was what Speedway Motorsports Inc. Chairman Bruton Smith said on Tuesday, the day before the announcement."It [the Chase] started off as a good idea but maybe it's time to look for something [else]. I think it started off being very important, but I don?t think it?s as important as maybe we thought it would be."Hear, hear. Another voice of reason, one who carries a pretty big stick, has actually said what many of us 'purists' think.The Chase was a manufactured marketing strategy intended to boost the broadcast audience when the NFL season started. It added nothing, zero, zilch, nada to the sport and was about as successful at growing TV share numbers against the NFL as Jeremy Mayfield was in sueing NASCAR.The Chase was and remains a feeble attempt at creating a playoff segment a la the NFL, NBA, NHL and Major League Baseball.But those sports and their championship elimination tournaments are based on the format of teams playing against one another, one game at a time. To crown a champion in those sports, a single-elimination playoff schedule is really the only option.That's certainly not the case with NASCAR, IndyCar, Formula 1 or anything else except drag racing -- which does it at every event.As a traditionalist I have never liked the Chase, just as I didn't like the NHRA creating their me too Countdown to the Championship for its Full Throttle Pro classes. Racing championships are supposed to be determined according to a full season's results.They're not supposed to be manipulated or messed with to gin up 'spin' or generate more interest; the spin and interest are the by-product of unbesmirched competition for a championship.Yes, some championships are boring if the season provides nothing but runaway wins by one dominant team and driver. And some are as close and exciting as you could want, with titles going down to the last race and even the last lap.But race fans don't consciously choose to not attend or watch a race because of championship standings. We watch and follow and buy tickets because we like the noise and action and precision and brutality of racers pushing their vehicles to the limit in an effort to pass the guy in front or hold off every one who's behind.In 2013 NASCAR will introduce the next generation of Sprint Cup cars, styled and designed to more closely resemble their Chevy, Dodge, Ford and Toyota street car inspirations.I think that would be a great year to lose the Chase.
-Bill
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-Bill
Read more of Bill Tybur's thoughts on fantasy racing at FMFL
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Petty Holdings Announces Richard Petty's Driver Search
Training Camp & Competition Will Award Opportunity in ARCA Racing
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Nigel Riddle ? MINI WRC Team: Q&A
The MINI John Cooper Works WRC in full flight during testing. Photo: MINI WRC Team MINI WRC Team Engineering Planning Manager Nigel Riddle explains what the final tests for the upcoming MINI WRC Team season debut are all about. Interview�courtesy of�www.minimotorsport.com. Kris Meeke and Dani Sordo are currently testing the MINI John Cooper Works WRC�in [...]
Winter Fast Racing Exceptions
Although it’s still winter (& many regions are enjoying a warming respite), for some the snow & cold is not a reason to set racing aside.� I found 2 examples of cold, frozen, but FAST racing enthusiasm for this traditionally race-less season. Here’s the Rally America Championship -- 2011 Sno*Drift Rally Recap… To learn more, [...]
All About Co-Driving DVD
A DVD on how to get started in rally co-driving. Starring Martin Brady, John Higgins, Killian Duffy and Rory Kennedy. Produced by Stephen Byrne Directed by Anthony Concannon Sound by Dan Kavanagh Edited by Rob King & Simon Keenan It's about how to get into the co-driving seat with tips from International rally and multiple [...]
Monday, March 14, 2011
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Hot Rodding? Yea, There?s an App for That
By Jesse Kiser Thanks to technology, almost anything can be done from our phones. There are about a dozen different ways of communicating outside of phone calls, or sneaking in a NASCAR race while at a kid’s birthday party, playing games, and seeing where you are at all times. GPS and internet browsing have shrunk [...]
SASCA Retama Park Autocross (Re)Debut
Yesterday was the SASCA 2011 Autocross #2.� We debuted our new venue, Retama Park.� It was new to most of us, but SASCA has autocrossed there a few years ago.� You can still see former track tire wear marks from Google Maps. We had decent weather & a great turnout -- the were 105 registered [...]
The Golden Age of Rallying [VIDEO]
This Ford Motor Company�production covers the 'golden age' of rallying from 1958 to 1968 and is presented by Stuart Turner. The documentary includes contributions�from Peter Harper, Henry Liddon, Val�& Donald Morley, Timo Makinen, Paddy Hopkirk and�Roger Clark. Rallies featured or mentioned�are the�Monte Carlo, Coupes des Alpes, Sestri�re, RAC, Gulf, Acropolis, Tulip, Safari, Scottish, Welsh, Circuit [...]
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Pit Stop USA Announces New Retail Store and Catalog
Pit Stop USA, a leading online retailer to the circle market, will be opening a new retail showroom in March and also announced the release of their 2011 catalog.
David?s Blog: Surviving the Snow!
David talks about getting ready for Daytona, meeting with Ford and spending what remains of the off season with his family
David?s Blog: Roush Media Day
The NASCAR Media Tour made a stop with Roush Fenway Racing on Thursday. Check out David's blog about the day and hear how he's spending his final off weekend before Daytona.
Friday, March 11, 2011
Eastwood Versa Cut Plasma Cutter Launched
The exclusive Eastwood engineered Versa-Cut Plasma Cutter, a portable, affordable and easy-to-use DIY power tool, was launched today by The Eastwood Company, innovators of automotive restoration tools. The Eastwood Versa-Cut Plasma Cutter allows easy, clean cuts through steel, stainless steel and aluminum. This Plasma Cutter features voltage-sensing technology, which allows the hobbyist to plug into [...]
CRC Industries Announces Release of K&W FiberLock Head Gasket & Block Repair
CRC Industries, Inc., a chemical specialties manufacturer for maintenance and repair professionals and do-it-yourselfers in the automotive, marine, heavy trucking, electrical, industrial and hardware markets, has introduced a revolutionary new engine block repair product ? K&W FIBERLOCK? ? an award-winner at AAPEX (Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo) in 2010. FIBERLOCK? Head Gasket & Block Repair, launched [...]
2011 Ford F-150 EcoBoost Review ? a Winner!
These last 2 weeks I’ve test driven three 2011 Ford F-150 pickup trucks.� This was all about my learning about the new, highly acclaimed EcoBoost engine by Ford, the 3.5L EcoBoost V6 Twin Turbo Ti-VVT engine (rated at 365HP, 420 LB.-FT. Torque & 16 city/22 hwy combined mpg).�� Let me share what I learned about [...]
Quality Hotels West Cork Rally 2011 ? Entry List
� Seeded entry list for the 2011 Quality Hotels West Cork Rally, which takes place from 19-20 March. Seed Driver Navigator From Car CCs Class 1 John Dalton Gwynfor Jones Lampeter Darrian T90 GTR 2500 14 2 Daragh O'Riordan Tony McDaid Midleton Subaru Impreza S12 2000 8 3 Kevin Kelleher Gerard Seaman Clonakilty Misubishi Lancer [...]
This Is Supposed To Be Fun People
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Thursday, March 10, 2011
Martin?s Win Validates Turner Motorsports
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New Hampshire Weekend Review
There is never any way, in the US at least, Formula One is going to steal NASCAR’s thunder. The racing world was amazed as 21 year old Sebastion Vettel became the youngest driver ever to win a points Grand Prix race in the history of that series. He did it at Monza in Italy, driving [...]
Three Races In, Pit Stops Still Evolving
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Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Best behavior
Kyle Busch and Tony Stewart are known for their racing success and explosive tempers, but they have mellowed this season. That was never more apparent than Sunday. View full post on NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Fbest-behavior'; addthis_title = 'Best+behavior'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: behavior, best
Earnhardt?s ?last ride? for sale on eBay?
A hearse that allegedly took NASCAR superstar Dale Earnhardt from a funeral home to his final resting place is for sale on eBay. View full post on NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Fearnhardt%25e2%2580%2599s-last-ride-for-sale-on-ebay'; addthis_title = 'Earnhardt%E2%80%99s+%26%238216%3Blast+ride%26%238217%3B+for+sale+on+eBay%3F'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: Earnhardt?s, eBay, last, ride, SALE
This Is Supposed To Be Fun People
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Brick and Steel Ecosse Challenge ? Rally hopefuls gear up for 2011 Ecosse Challenge
Gordon Shedden (left) and Euan Duncan (right) GORDON Shedden was a surprise visitor as pre-season trials got underway for the 2011 Brick and Steel Ecosse Challenge at Knockhill. The Team Honda Touring Car ace was on hand to congratulate Euan Duncan, winner of last year's Civic Challenge. Duncan, who also won the 205 Challenge in [...]
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Rain, The Great Autocross Equalizer
Today, SASCA (the San Antonio Sports Car Club) started off the 2011 autocross season.� It was a cold & wet one.� The event took place at the NEISD Blossom Athletic Complex parking lot, just north of the San Antonio International Airport. Rain is the great equalizer.� This was no truer than today at the 2011 [...]
Tire gamble helps Edwards win in Las Vegas
Carl Edwards earned his first victory of the season by winning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. View full post on NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Ftire-gamble-helps-edwards-win-in-las-vegas'; addthis_title = 'Tire+gamble+helps+Edwards+win+in+Las+Vegas'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: Edwards, gamble, Helps, Tire, Vegas
Edwards hits it big in Vegas
Carl Edwards earned his first victory of the season Sunday by winning at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. View full post on NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Fedwards-hits-it-big-in-vegas'; addthis_title = 'Edwards+hits+it+big+in+Vegas'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: Edwards, hits, Vegas
Monday, March 7, 2011
Stone, Woods and Cook at Detroit Dragway
Even though the Dark Horse 2 funny car never left the trailer, the Stone, Woods and Cook Mustang still made a big impression on the fans at Detroit Dragway.
2012 Ford Boss 302 Mustang Test Drive at Laguna Seca
Rob Kinnan is the lucky bastard that gets first crack at the new Ford Boss 302 Mustang and our jealously needle has wound all the way to the bottom of the gauge because he’s driving it at historic Laguna Seca, the same track that Parnelli Jones won the Trans Am series at in a ’70 [...]
Discount Tire Seized The Opportunity
Last week I had Karlino‘s tires rotated & balanced.� I do this every 3000+ miles at Discount Tires as this is a free service they provide.� Why so often?� Well, due to my spirited daily driving & monthly autocrossing, I want the tires to wear evenly. During the course of this tire rotation event, one [...]
Petty Holdings Announces Richard Petty's Driver Search
Training Camp & Competition Will Award Opportunity in ARCA Racing
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Martin wins, Patrick best-ever 4th in Nationwide
Mark Martin knew he had to save gas to have any chance of winning the Nationwide Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. View full post on NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Fmartin-wins-patrick-best-ever-4th-in-nationwide'; addthis_title = 'Martin+wins%2C+Patrick+best-ever+4th+in+Nationwide'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: bestever, Martin, nationwide, Patrick, wins
Philippines Honda Jazz Price and Features
Are you a Honda Jazz lover living in Philippines ? Or perhaps you're curious about Honda Jazz price and features that it has to offer. If this is you, let's read on and find some answers
34 down, 2 more to go
That’s right the 2008 season is winding down. �With only two races left, it’s Jimmie’s championship to lose. �Carl did cut down some of Jimmie’s lead in Texas, but Jimmie and Chad have been here before. �I have to admit since Talladega I haven’t been all that excited about the racing. �I guess it’s because [...]
Petty Holdings Announces Richard Petty's Driver Search
Training Camp & Competition Will Award Opportunity in ARCA Racing
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Series and Marcos Ambrose and Randy LaJoie have joined the staff of
Richard Petty's Driver Search.
Saturday, March 5, 2011
Superstores!
Enjuku Racing Parts, LLC. is proud to announce the launch of some of our newest Super Store Websites. Be sure to check them all out.
Do you have a car that isnt a 240sx? Do you want some parts that may not be on our main EnjukuRacing.com site? Now we have SuperStore sites with Every
Do you have a car that isnt a 240sx? Do you want some parts that may not be on our main EnjukuRacing.com site? Now we have SuperStore sites with Every
David?s Blog: Family, Racing and Race Hub
Be sure to catch David tonight on SPEED's Race Hub. Also, he talks about his Thanksgiving break and getting ready for next weekend's Snowball Derby in this week's video blog
This Weekends Race?
I just got this email through NASCAR.com Due to inclement weather from Tropical Storm Hanna, tomorrow?s Chevy Rock & Roll 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway has been postponed until 1 p.m. Sunday. The Nationwide event will now be run at 7 p.m. Sunday.
Friday, March 4, 2011
Citro�n DS3 WRCs fill the first three places!
Photo: Willy Weyens - Rallyworld S�bastien Loeb, S�bastien Ogier and Petter Solberg have been in the top three since the start of the Rally Guanajuato Mexico. The three Citro�n DS3 WRCs have set five consecutive quickest times, and they have already opened up a considerable gap over their pursuers. Yesterday evening, the three Citro�n DS3 [...]
Old-Skool Willys Gasser | 1967 Detroit Autorama
This Willys coupe appeared at the 1967 Detroit Autorama, looking like a throwback to more colorful drag racing era.
Mexico Demands Apology from Top Gear UK; They?re Probably Have to Get in Line
By Jesse Kiser Yea that’s right, the boys of British Top Gear are back at it again pissing off anyone and everyone they can. Top Gear is one of the highest-rated television shows in BBC history, and part of its popularity no doubt comes from how the three hosts, Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond, and James [...]
New Backpack Cooler Keeps Cold-Ones Close By
An innovative backpack cooler from TrackPack chills and dispenses 20 beverage cans with the flick of a wrist, complies with most public venues and tracks and is easy for one person to carry. Drink up!
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Chris being the jackman
Chris working the jack at NASCAR Hall of Fame. addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Fchris-being-the-jackman'; addthis_title = 'Chris+being+the+jackman'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: being, Chris, jackman
Daytona winner Bayne hits hometown
Trevor Bayne is finally getting a chance to take in all the excitement of winning the Daytona 500. View full post on NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Fdaytona-winner-bayne-hits-hometown'; addthis_title = 'Daytona+winner+Bayne+hits+hometown'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: Bayne, daytona, hits, hometown, winner
Video: Johnson confident heading into Vegas
Jimmie Johnson, Kurt Busch and other drivers are looking forward to driving on the new surface at the Las Vegas track and know the impact the race will have on the rest of the season.�(NBC Sports) View full post on NBCSports.com: NASCAR / Motors addthis_url = 'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.nascarpitstopblog.com%2Fnascar-racing%2Fvideo-johnson-confident-heading-into-vegas'; addthis_title = 'Video%3A+Johnson+confident+heading+into+Vegas'; addthis_pub = ''; Technorati Tags: [...]
Don Schumacher and the Stardust Charger Funny Car
Don Schumacher's Stardust Charger funny car wasn't a flip top. Instead it featured an extreme altered wheelbase with both the rear and front wheels moved radically forward.
Wednesday, March 2, 2011
You Too Can Be Fast And Fabulous!
Hey race fans- just wanted to let you know that you can win a $25.00 BP gas card from TheFastandTheFabulous.com. Just fill out the form located here. And while you are there poke around- it’s a great racing blog!
Forza Famous!
Saw this random picture posted,� its pretty spot on minus the different front ends!!!� Rad.
2011 Ford Fiesta Price and Features
Ford Fiesta is manufactured by The Ford Motor Company. As one of the most recognized global subcompact cars, this car has been introduced to North American consumers during summer of 2010. The cars are manufactured at Mexican factory. You may choose the Fiesta according to your preference, be it a four door sedan or a [...]
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
You Too Can Be Fast And Fabulous!
Hey race fans- just wanted to let you know that you can win a $25.00 BP gas card from TheFastandTheFabulous.com. Just fill out the form located here. And while you are there poke around- it’s a great racing blog!
NASCAR?s 2008 ?Regular Season? Ends
Cross posted from Rev’ Jim’s RantsnRaves: NASCAR’s regular season for 2008 ended with a great shootout between two of the best drivers in the sport. The entire season had its share of similar exciting moments, as well as some huge disappointments. Dodge started out on a high note, with the Penske and Gillett-Evernham teams making [...]
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