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Museum of American Speed Articles

Sammy! 50+ Years of Winning, The Story of Sammy Swindell
6/30/2023
Few drivers in any form of racing have had careers as long and successful as Sammy Swindell. In his new book, Sammy talks about his amazing life in racing!
Historic Chevy Performance Engines
5/22/2023
Take a look at a few of the rare and wonderful Chevy engines in the Museum of American Speed!
Unser Racing Museum & Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed Announce Merger
5/19/2023
The Unser Racing Museum and the Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed announced today their plans for a merger.
Are Green Racecars Bad Luck?
3/6/2023
We've all heard of that old myth about the color green being bad luck in racing. Where did that even come from? We're going to find out...
NASCAR Engines Through the Years
2/13/2023
In honor of NASCAR's 75th anniversary, we're taking a look at a few remarkable engines that have powered our favorite racers to victory through the years.
Things We Love About Automotive Styling Through the Decades
1/30/2023
How do we love old cars? Let us count the ways. Actually, that's what we're going to do here. Check out our decade by decade guide to some cars and details that we're head over heels for.
The Burke-Francisco "Sweet 16" Belly Tank
1/3/2023
This is what post-war hot rodding was all about. Unbridled creativity and courage to go just as fast as possible. Bill Burke invented the belly tank and perfected it on his third try. Meet "Sweet 16," currently on display at the Museum of American Speed.
The Jan Opperman 4x Sprint Car
11/21/2022
This is more than the story of a vintage sprint car. It's also the story of how a dynamic duo of "Speedy" Bill Smith and Jan Opperman toppled giants at the 1976 Hulman Classic.
The Boothill Express
10/12/2022
Ray Fahrner's Boothill Express was among the most famous and best from the wild era of the show rod.
Model T Gallery - Our Favorite Hot Rods and Jalopies
9/21/2022
It's Model T Day! Yes, that's a thing. In celebration, here is a small sample of the many Model T's that have chugged, rattled, and raced into our hearts over the years.
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