06Feb
A Brick, A Piece of History
Duesenberg
02/06/2010
Mark Dill

The Yahoo Auto Racing History Group is on a roll. Ken Massey of the group posted this interesting link from Cruise-IN.com, an excellent resource for the history of Indiana-built automobiles.

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Feb.6.2010
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06Feb
A Chance to Make History
Indianapolis Motor Speedway
02/06/2010
Mark Dill

On February 2, 2010 Randy Bernard, CEO of the Professional Bull Riders Association was named the CEO of the Indy Racing League, the sanctioning body of the Indianapolis 500 at the 101 year old Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Everything I can see about the man I like.

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Feb.6.2010
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05Feb
Joe Boyer Photos
Indianapolis 500, Joe Boyer
02/05/2010
Mark Dill

Another gem from the Yahoo Auto Racing History Group is this collection of images and one of the greatest underappreciated drivers of all time, 1924 Indianapolis 500 winner Joe Boyer.

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Feb.6.2010
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04Feb
Photos: Auto Racing 1894-1910
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial, Vanderbilt Cup
02/04/2010
Mark Dill

Another shout out from the Yahoo Auto Racing History Group where this excellent collection of images was flagged for its members. Really terrific shots of auto racing between 1894 and 1910, the preponderance of which are from the Vanderbilt Cup races.

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Feb.4.2010
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03Feb
"Vintagent" - Motorcycle History Blog
02/03/2010
Mark Dill

A gentleman by the name of Paul d'Orleans - writer, publisher, public speaker and owner of a very well done an interesting blog called "The Vintagent, Everything Old Motorcycle," recently linked with me on "Linked-In." His blog is extremely well done and a must-see if you are interested in motorcycles and especially their history.

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Feb.3.2010
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31Jan
Joost Indy 500 Films!
Indianapolis 500
01/31/2010
Mark Dill

A great collection of old Indianapolis 500 films available at Joost!

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Jan.31.2010
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30Jan
Eye Candy From Porsche
Porsche
01/30/2010
Mark Dill

Paul Pfanner of OnCars.com spotted this video from the Porsche archives.

Very sweet eye candy.

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Jan.30.2010
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29Jan
Happy Birthday, First Super Speedway!
First Super Speedway, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Centennial
01/29/2010
Mark Dill

First Super Speedway is now one year old - and thank you for your interest in auto racing and your support of the world's largest on-line archive of primary research on pre-1920 auto racing history!
 

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Jan.30.2010
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28Jan
1970 Hoosier Hundred
Hoosier Hundred
01/28/2010
Mark Dill

There's no shortage of amazing things you can find on You Tube. Check out this clip from ABC's Wide World of Sports coverage of the 1970 Hoosier Hundred from the Indiana State Fairgrounds. Should I admit I was there?

 

 

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Jan.28.2010
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26Jan
Beautiful Automotive Art
01/26/2010
Mark Dill

I had an interesting exchange with automotive artist Richard Lewis over the last few days. Richard has acquired a wonderful artifact of Indianapolis Motor Speedway history, a medal that was presented to racing people for meritorious contributions in the very early days of the "Brickyard." Richard shared a link to his Web site, something that I know you will enjoy. Check it out.

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Jan.26.2010
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