Looking Back On Formula One's Embarassing 2005 U.S. Grand Prix
The 2005 U.S. Grand Prix was an absolute disgrace for the sport, the fans, and the drivers. There were a number of…
The Tale Of Longhorn Speedway, The Forgotten Ghost Track In The Shadow Of Circuit Of The Americas
Other than a weekend flea market that draws a decent crowd, things are pretty quiet at the corner of U.S. 183 and FM…
The Original Checkered Flags Might Have Just Meant 'Dinnertime'
In racing, the checkered flag is the ultimate goal—making it there, and making it there before everyone else. Passing…
Let This Video Take You Through The Haunting Desolation Of An Abandoned Drag Strip
For those of you who, like me, love looking at abandoned places and establishments, then you’ll really dig this seven…
How Motorsports Learned To Fight Fire With Fire (Suits)
At the race track, it doesn’t take much to tell competitors apart in the crowds. Just look for the…
The Indiana Pacers Got Their Name From The Indianapolis 500
The Indiana Pacers—it’s a sporty enough name, and it fits well for a basketball team. Without outside knowledge or a…
How This Early Form Of Motorcycle Racing Died A Fast Death
Racing is inherently dangerous, and that danger presents itself each time a vehicle rolls onto a track. Racing…
How ‘Soft Walls’ Save Lives And Cause Controversy At Race Tracks
Racing has never been a truly safe endeavor, but people behind the sport have learned how to improve it over the years.…
The Days When Even NASCAR Got Too Fast, And How They Changed The Sport
Happy Sunday! Welcome to Holy Shift, where we highlight big innovations in the auto and racing industries each…
What It Took To Be A Black NASCAR Driver During The Jim Crow Era
Wendell Scott was fast, but nothing came easy for him racing in the 1950s, ‘60s and ‘70s. Scott was the first…
What's The Most Awe-Inspiring Piece Of Automotive Or Racing History You've Seen?
Last week, I had a friend from out of state in town. Perhaps the most important activity on our list was a visit to Texa…
This Small-Town Race Track May Get A Stay Of Execution After Decades Of Struggling
Texas World Speedway is like one of those clown-shaped punching bags. Each time it gets knocked down, it jumps right…
These Are Your Tales Of America's Ghost Tracks
For every thriving motorsports facility in the U.S., we all know of a few that didn’t make it. Some speedways even sit…
From Hosts Of Racing To Ghosts Of Racing: How These Famous Tracks Fell Into Despair
Racing has never been a cheap endeavor, and that goes for the venues that host racing as well. One day a race track can…
The 38 Coolest Porsche Racing Posters Ever
While digging up pictures of the 911 GT3 R Hybrid this morning, we wandered into Porsche's German press site. The image…
Welcome To The Thunder: This Is Your Hump-Day Trans-Am
Wednesdays suck. 1960s American muscle does not suck. Road racing does not suck. YouTube also does not suck. Can you…