History Articles

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.

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.

Bob Larivee Sr. has accumulated some amazing stories over the course of his very long career. We sit down with him to talk about building a car show empire, going to Disneyland with Ed Roth, and meeting John and Yoko while hanging out with George Barris.

Ray Fahrner's Boothill Express was among the most famous and best from the wild era of the show rod.

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.

Each year over a thousand race cars of all shapes and sizes run head to head on a massive concrete slab that was once a WWII airbase, and it all happens right here in our hometown. Here's the story of how the SCCA Solo Nationals landed in Lincoln, NE.

Darryl Starbird gave us a look at how the future might be with his wild custom Predicta.

For this special anniversary episode we celebrate 70 years of Speedway Motors with Carson, Craig, and Clay Smith. As the sons of "Speedy" Bill and Joyce Smith, they were there for it all as the business and the family grew up together.

The 100th running of the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb takes place this year. Speedway Motors has been there and done that a few times...here's what happened.

To celebrate the upcoming 106th running of the Indianaplis 500, here's a look back at a few of the engines that have competed at the Brickyard over the years.