From RACER: Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank is set to play Janet Guthrie — the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 — in a new feature film based on Stephan Talty’s book Speed Girl. Swank, who won Oscars for her performances in Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, and more recently starredContinue reading “Hilary Swank to star in Janet Guthrie movie”
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Bobby Unser passes away at age 87
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Unser, one of the most colorful, outspoken and popular drivers in the history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” died Sunday, May 2 at his New Mexico home. He was 87. Unser won the Indianapolis 500 in 1968, 1975 and 1981. He is one ofContinue reading “Bobby Unser passes away at age 87”
Bill Whittington dies at age 71
From Racer.com: The tumultuous life of Bill Whittington came to a fiery end Friday afternoon in a private airplane crash outside Winslow, Ariz. Whittington, 71, and another passenger perished but details were still sketchy on Sunday as local officials and the National Transportation Safety Board have yet to officially confirm his death. Some of Whittington’sContinue reading “Bill Whittington dies at age 71”
Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon join Andretti Autosport development program
From Andretti Autosport on Twitter: Really happy to welcome Sebastian & Oliver Wheldon to the #AllAndretti family as our newest, and youngest, development drivers! Dan Wheldon was my favorite driver growing up, and to see his two sons form a relationship with the team where Dan broke through into IndyCar stardom warms my heart. IContinue reading “Sebastian and Oliver Wheldon join Andretti Autosport development program”
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces Rick Mears Exhibit
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum proudly announces the Sunday, May 2 opening of its new featured exhibit honoring one of the Indianapolis 500’s living legends: “Rocket Rick Mears presented by Racemaker Press.” Mears earned a record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 1991 – a race also remembered for hisContinue reading “Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces Rick Mears Exhibit”
Motorsports historian Donald Davidson announces retirement
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Donald Davidson, beloved by race fans worldwide for nearly six decades for his encyclopedic knowledge of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500, is retiring Dec. 31 as IMS historian. Davidson has amazed, entertained and delighted millions since he first crossed the Atlantic to visit IMS in May 1964, fulfillingContinue reading “Motorsports historian Donald Davidson announces retirement”
Lewis Hamilton to miss Sakhir Grand Prix due to COVID-19
From Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team on Twitter The Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team regrets to announce that Lewis Hamilton has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to take part in this weekend’s Sakhir GP. I hate that Lewis caught COVID-19, and it’ll be weird to see an F1 race without him on the gridContinue reading “Lewis Hamilton to miss Sakhir Grand Prix due to COVID-19”
NASCAR bans the Confederate flag
From NASCAR: “The presence of the confederate flag at NASCAR events runs contrary to our commitment to providing a welcoming and inclusive environment for all fans, our competitors and our industry. Bringing people together around a love for racing and the community that it creates is what makes our fans and sport special. The displayContinue reading “NASCAR bans the Confederate flag”
Bubba Wallace to drive Black Lives Matters car in NASCAR race
From Richard Petty Motorsports on Twitter: Tomorrow night at @MartinsvilleSwy, @BubbaWallace will run a special #BlackLivesMatter paint scheme promoting racial equality. #CompassionLoveUnderstanding As I wrote on Sunday, I would have never believed anyone who told me that a NASCAR team would be running a paint scheme is support of a progressive cause like Black LivesContinue reading “Bubba Wallace to drive Black Lives Matters car in NASCAR race”
NASCAR’s Black Lives Matter gesture before Atlanta race
From NASCAR on FOX on Twitter A moment of silence and a message from NASCAR President Steve Phelps and drivers. One of the many twists and turns of 2020 — I would have never expected NASCAR to a public statement about the treatment of Black people in the United States before a race, but hereContinue reading “NASCAR’s Black Lives Matter gesture before Atlanta race”
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