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History Articles
[NOTE: Book Reviews have been moved to their own page with ratings.]
DVD Review: The World's Fastest Indian
by Russell Jaslow, June, 2006
A review of the movie "based on one hell of a true story," Burt Munro and his never-say-die dream of building the world's fastest Indian motocycle and his adventures on the Bonneville Salt Flats.
2004 Long Beach Grand Prix Historical F1 Photo Gallery
by Jeff Davidson, April, 2004
Another "vintage" weekend of historical open wheel racecars at Long Beach.
2003 Long Beach Grand Prix Historical F1 Photo Gallery
by Jeff Davidson, April, 2003
The Formula One cars return to Long Beach to put on an exhibition race.
1904 Vanderbilt Cup Rules
June, 2001
The conditions governing competition for the Trophy presented by Mr. William K. Vanderbilt, Jr., as they originally
appeared, for the first Vanderbilt Cup race in 1904.
1904 Vanderbilt Cup Instructions
June, 2001
The instructions to operators (drivers), judges, checkers, and special officers, as they originally appeared, for
the first Vanderbilt Cup race in 1904.
Auto Racing History's Russell Jaslow Appears In The Wall Street Journal.
Press Release, May 25, 2001
1967 Canadian Grand Prix Photo Gallery
by Fred Young, April, 2001
A very special treat. Fred Young pulled out some of his original photos of the first Canadian Grand Prix which
he attended to complement the article that appeared earlier on this site.
Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival Photo Gallery
by Russell Jaslow, January, 2001
We once again bring you the very popular Festival at Watkins Glen for the reenactment of the famous Watkins Glen
Grand Prix. The cars for the exhibition race and Concours d'Elegance are both captured.
Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival Photo Gallery
by Russell Jaslow, December, 1999
See the cars that made up the reenactment of the famous Watkins Glen Grand Prix. The cars for
the exhibition race and Concours d'Elegance are both captured.
The Ardent Alligator and The 1949 Watkins Glen Grand Prix
by Russell Jaslow, December, 1999
The Ardent Alligator had a long career, but this car's highlight was winning the 1949
Watkins Glen Grand Prix driven brilliantly by Miles Collier.
First Canadian Grand Prix
by Russell Jaslow, April, 1999
This event may be the province of Montreal now, but it all started in Mosport.
Early Minnesota Auto Racing
by Don Stauffer, December, 1996
Although they got off to a slightly late start in the pioneering age of auto racing, Minnesota
soon became home to a 24-hour race, events at the fairgrounds, and a superspeedway near Fort
Snelling. Many greats of that era competed in the Twin Cities. The tracks may be gone (the
superspeedway is now the airport), but the racing exploits have not been forgotten. [This article
first appeared on Don Stauffer's personal home page and this link points you there.]
Who Really Won The First Indy 500?
by Russell Jaslow, February, 1997
The record books say it was Ray Harroun, but many facts, rumors, and claims point to
Ralph Mulford as the true winner of the first Indy 500. [This article first appeared
in the North American Motorsports Journal and this link points you there.]
Indianapolis, Miami, and Carl Fisher.
by Russell Jaslow, March, 1997
What do these two cities have in common? It could be said that one man is responsible
for putting them on the map -- Carl Fisher. It was his idea to build the Indianapolis
Motor Speedway in order to help that city win the battle with Detroit as the premier
automotive manufacturing center. Afterwards, he went to Miami and dreamed up the
idea of putting grand hotels on the beach, thus turning it into a Mecca for touring
sun worshipers. [This article first appeared in the North American Motorsports Journal
and this link points you there.]
The Great Savannah Races
by Russell Jaslow, May, 1997
There is going to be an Indy Lites race held in Savannah, GA, and CART may return
big time racing to that area. It's time to look back at the history of racing in
this city and how they were able to get two of the greatest events of the time -- The US
Grand Prize and The Vanderbilt Cup. [This article first appeared in the North
American Motorsports Journal and this link points you there.]
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