The power and the glory

Article Abstract:

The Ascot Speedway opened for its first race in 1923, and during the 1930s many events were marred by tragic accidents and fatalities. The Los Angeles Herald, which belonged to the Hearst Corp, published many stories that protested the dangerous races.

Newspapers, Periodicals, Newspaper publishing, Humor and anecdotes, Hearst Corp.

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Duels and dualies

Article Abstract:

An aging car enthusiast professes that he still has a love for large pickup trucks called 'dualies,' which have double rear wheels for heavy hauling. Restoring old racing automobiles and entering them in competitions is gaining popularity.

Trucks, Column, Appreciation, Collections and collecting, Automobiles, Racing, Race cars

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Death of a gentleman's sport

Article Abstract:

The 1950 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race was marred by the fatal crash of Sam Collier, who was the first amateur race car driver to die. The crash sobered many and brought the realization that racing was a potentially deadly sport.

History, Grand Prix racing, Watkins Glen Grand Prix Race

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