History Articles

Jan Opperman was a two-time Indianapolis 500 starter in 1974 and 1976. His success with USAC earned him a ride in the 1974 Indianapolis 500 in this very car. He didn't finish, but there's plenty more to the story...

Check out some cool overhead conversions to the Ford flathead V8 on display in the Museum of American Speed!

Drag racing changed a lot in the 60's, and Dick Landy was right in the middle of it all. This 64 Dodge was the first factory built 426 Hemi car to win a sanctioned drag race. How cool is that?

This '31 Austin Bantam-bodied dragster has had quite a life. It now rests in the Museum of American Speed as a gleaming orange tribute to the good old days of drag racing.

Learn about or re-live the story of Jim Matthews. He touched many lives in the racing world before he died doing what he loved--racing.

Speedway Motors is recipient of the 25th annual Salute to Business award.

Day Five of Racer Appreciation Week brings us back to the Museum of American Speed to have a chat with 4 former employees of Speedway Motors.

On Day Four of Racer Appreciation Week, the Speedway Motors team visited the shop of Speedway Racing Engines for a tour.

The Speedway Motors team visits the Museum of American Speed to talk with Tim and Pat about how safety has evolved throughout the years.