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”
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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”
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