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International Motorsports Hall of Fame

The International Motorsports Hall of Fame is a Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame

A hall of fame is a type of museum established for any a field of endeavor to honor individuals of noteworthy achievement in that field.In some cases, these halls of fame consist of actual halls or museums which enshrine the honorees with sculptures, plaques, and displays of memorabilia....
dedicated to enshrining those who have contributed the most to auto racing

Auto racing

Auto racing is a motorsport involving racing cars. It is one of the world's most watched television sports....
either as a driver, owner, developer or engineer. Although people of many nationalities have been inducted (including racing legends such as Fangio, Moss, Senna) many inductees are Americans who competed in domestic series (particularly NASCAR

NASCAR

The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
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It was founded in 1982 by Bill France, Sr., the founder of NASCAR, and is currently located in Talladega, Alabama

Talladega, Alabama

Talladega is a city in Talladega County, Alabama, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 15,143. The city is the county seat of Talladega County, Alabama....
, adjacent to Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway is a motorsports complex located in Talladega, Alabama, United States. It was constructed in the 1960s in place of abandoned airport runways by International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by NASCAR's founding France family along with Daytona International Speedway and several other racetracks....
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To be nominated, the person must be retired from their specialty in motorsports for at least five years unless approved on special means (age or worthy of special early induction).

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List of inductees

Name	Inducted	Lived	Active years	Main form of motorsport	Further career
Bobby Allison Bobby Allison Robert Arthur Allison is a former NASCAR NEXTEL Cup driver and was named one of NASCAR's 50 greatest drivers. His two sons, Clifford Allison and Davey Allison followed him into racing, and both died within a year of each other....	1993	b. 1937	1959-1988	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Davey Allison Davey Allison David Carl "Davey" Allison was a NASCAR race car driver, best known as the driver of the Robert Yates Racing #28Texaco-Havoline Ford. Born in Hollywood, Florida, he was the eldest of four children born to NASCAR driver Bobby Allison and wife Judy....	1998	1961-1993	1979-1993	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Joe Amato	2005	1944	?-2000	NHRA	Top Fuel champion during 1980s and 1992.
Mario Andretti Mario Andretti Mario Gabriele Andretti is an Italian American former automobile auto racing driver, and one of the most successful United States in the history of the sport....	2000	b. 1940	1953-1994	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , IndyCar IndyCar IndyCar and similar can mean:In American Championship Car Racing, "Indy car*" is a descriptive name for a type of open wheel car that has participated in the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race....
Art Arfons Art Arfons Arthur Eugene "Art" Arfons was the world land speed record holder three times in 1964 – 1965 with his Green Monster series of jet-powered cars, after a series of Green Monster piston-engine and jet-engined dragsters....	2008	1926-2007	1952-1971	land speed record Land speed record The land speed record is the fastest speed achieved by any wheeled vehicle on land, as opposed to one on water or in the air. There is no single body for validation and regulation; what is used in practice is the Category C flying start regulations, officiated by regional or national organizations under the auspices of the F?d?ration In... , tractor pulling Tractor pulling Truck and tractor pulling, also known as power pulling, is a competition using tractors and large trucks to pull a heavy drag along a 'track' and is very popular in rural areas....
Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascari Alberto Ascari was an Italy racing driver and twice Formula One List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions. He is one of only two Italian Formula One World Champions in the history of the sport....	1992	1918-1955	1930s-1955	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Buck Baker Buck Baker Elzie Wylie Baker Sr. better known as Buck Baker was an United States racecar driver....	1990	1919-2002	1939-1976	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Buddy Baker Buddy Baker Elzie Wylie Baker, Jr. is a former United States NASCAR racecar driver....	1997	b. 1941	1959-1992	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Tony Bettenhausen Tony Bettenhausen Melvin E. "Tony" Bettenhausen was an American racing driver, who won the American Championship Car Racing in 1951 and 1958.Bettenhausen was nicknamed the "Tinley Park Express" in honor of his hometown....	1991	1916-1961	1940s-1961	US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars....
Neil Bonnett Neil Bonnett Lawrence Neil Bonnett was a NASCAR driver who compiled 18 victories and 20 Pole Position over his 18-year career. The Hueytown, Alabama native currently ranks 35th in all time NASCAR Cup wins....	2001	1946-1994	1974-1990	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Jack Brabham Jack Brabham Sir John Arthur "Jack" Brabham, Order of Australia, Officer of the Order of the British Empire is an Australian former racing driver who was Formula One champion in 1959, 1960 and 1966....	1990	b. 1926	1946-1970	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....	Founder of Brabham Motor Racing Developments
Craig Breedlove Craig Breedlove Craig Breedlove is a five-time world land speed record holder. He was the first to reach , , and , using several turbojet-powered vehicles that were all named "Spirit of America"....	2000	b. 1937	1963-1965	land speed record Land speed record The land speed record is the fastest speed achieved by any wheeled vehicle on land, as opposed to one on water or in the air. There is no single body for validation and regulation; what is used in practice is the Category C flying start regulations, officiated by regional or national organizations under the auspices of the F?d?ration In... s
Jimmy Bryan Jimmy Bryan James Ernest Bryan was an American racecar driver.Born in Phoenix, Arizona, Bryan died as a result of injuries sustained in a champ car race at Langhorne Speedway....	2001	1926-1960	1952-1960	US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars....
Ettore Bugatti Ettore Bugatti Ettore Arco Isidoro Bugatti was an Italy automobile designer and manufacturer.He came from a notably artistic family with its roots in Milan....	2002	1881-1947	N/a	None	Founder of Bugatti Bugatti Bugatti was founded in Molsheim, France, as a car maker by Ettore Bugatti, an Italian people man described as an eccentric genius.The original company is legendary for producing some of the most exclusive cars in the world as well as some of the fastest....
Red Byron Red Byron Robert "Red" Byron was a NASCAR driver who was successful in the sanctioning body's first years. He was NASCAR's first Modified champion in 1948 and its first Strictly Stock champion in 1949....	2008	1915-1960	1932-1951	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	SCCA Sports Car Club of America The Sports Car Club of America is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States and was formed in 1944.... manager
Malcolm Campbell Malcolm Campbell Sir Malcolm Campbell was an England racing motorist and motoring journalist. He gained the world speed record on Land Speed Record and on Water speed record at various times during the 1920s and 1930s using List of Bluebird record-breaking vehicles....	1990	1885-1948	1920s-1930s	Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. It quickly evolved from a simple road race from one town to the next, to Endurance racing for car and driver....	Land speed record breaker
Rudolf Caracciola Rudolf Caracciola Rudolf Caracciola , was a racecar driver, nicknamed "Karratsch" in Germany.Caracciola, born at Remagen, Germany, to a hotelier family in the Rhine valley, was a champion racer in Europe in the Grand Prix motor racing era of the 1920s and 1930s, and even into the early 1950s....	1998	1901-1959	1922-1952	Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. It quickly evolved from a simple road race from one town to the next, to Endurance racing for car and driver....
Colin Chapman Colin Chapman Anthony Colin Bruce Chapman Order of the British Empire was an influential United Kingdom designer, inventor, and builder in the automotive industry....	1994	1928-1982	N/a	None	Founder of Lotus Lotus Cars File:Final assembly.jpgLotus Cars is a United Kingdom manufacturer of sports car and race car automobiles based at Hethel, Norfolk, England. The company designs and builds race and production automobiles of light weight and high Car handling characteristics....
Louis Chevrolet Louis Chevrolet Louis-Joseph Chevrolet , of French descent was a racing driver and a co-founder of the Chevrolet, which was acquired by General Motors Corporation and is their bestselling brand nationwide and in many cases synonymous with General Motors itself....	1992	1878-1941	1915-1920	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....	Founder of Chevrolet Chevrolet Chevrolet is a brand of automobile, produced by General Motors . It is the top selling GM marque, with "Chevrolet" or "Chevy" being at times synonymous with GM.... and Frontenac Frontenac Motor Corporation Frontenac Motor Corporation was the joint venture of Louis Chevrolet and Gaston Chevrolet. Louis returned to the Indy 500 racing circuit after leaving Chevrolet in 1915....
Jim Clark Jim Clark Jim Clark Officer of the Order of the British Empire was a Scotland Formula One Auto racing.He was the dominant driver of his era, winning two List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions, in 1963 and 1965....	1990	1936-1968	1958-1968	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Briggs Cunningham Briggs Cunningham Briggs Swift Cunningham II was an American sportsman who raced cars and yachts.He was a racing car constructor, driver and team owner; also a sports car manufacturer and automobile collector....	2003	1907-2003	1930-1966	Various	Founder of Cunningham Racing
Ralph DePalma Ralph DePalma Ralph DePalma was an Italian-American racecar driving champion, most notably winner of the 1915 Indianapolis 500. His entry at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame estimates that he won about 2000 races, and he is credited with winning 24 American Championship Car Racing races....	1991	1884-1956	1906-1925	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....	Land speed record breaker
Junie Donlavey Junie Donlavey W.C. "Junie" Donlavey , is a former NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car owner with a team based in Richmond. Rarely fielding a car without his familiar #90, he began fielding his team in 1950....	2007	b. 1924	N/A	N/A	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... Winston Cup car owner
Mark Donohue Mark Donohue Mark Neary Donohue, Jr. was an USA racecar driver known for his ability to set up his own race car and drive it consistently on the absolute limit....	1990	1937-1975	1959-1975	SCCA Sports Car Club of America The Sports Car Club of America is a club and sanctioning body supporting road racing, rallying, and autocross in the United States and was formed in 1944.... , Trans-Am Trans-Am Series Created in 1966, by SCCA President John Bishop, the Trans-American Sedan Championship was derived from the Sports Car Club of America's A & B Sedan amateur Club Racing classes, and was divided into 2 classes; the Over 2.0 Liter and Under 2.0 Liter , with both classes running together.... , Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Dale Earnhardt Dale Earnhardt Ralph Dale Earnhardt, Sr. was an American race car driver, best known for his career driving stock cars in NASCAR's Winston Cup. Earnhardt had four children, Kerry Earnhardt, Kelley Earnhardt Elledge, Dale Earnhardt, Jr., and Taylor Earnhardt....	2006	1951-2001	1975-2001	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Ralph Earnhardt Ralph Earnhardt Ralph Lee Earnhardt was a NASCAR racing legend. He was the father of Dale Earnhardt, the grandfather of Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Kerry Earnhardt, and great grandfather of Jeffrey Earnhardt....	1997	1928-1973	1956-1964	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Richie Evans Richie Evans Richard Ernest Evans , was an American racing driver who won nine NASCAR National Modified Championships, including eight in a row from 1978 to 1985....	1996	1941-1985	1962-1985	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio Juan Manuel Fangio , nicknamed "El Chueco" or "El Maestro" , was a race car driver from Argentina, who dominated the first decade of Formula One racing....	1990	1911-1995	1934-1958	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Charles "Red" Farmer Red Farmer Charles "Red" Farmer is a former NASCAR racecar driver....	2004	b. 1928?	1946-present as of 2007	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	Inducted by the motorsports media while semi-retired.
Enzo Ferrari Enzo Ferrari Enzo Anselmo "the Commendatore" Ferrari Italian orders of merit was an italy race car driver and entrepreneur, the founder of the Scuderia Ferrari Grand Prix motor racing team, and subsequently of the Ferrari car manufacturer....	1994	1898-1988	1919-1927	Coppa Acerbo Coppa Acerbo The Coppa Acerbo was an automobile race held in Italy, named after Tito Acerbo, the brother of Giacomo Acerbo, a prominent fascist politician. Following Italy's defeat in World War II, and the consequent demise of fascism, the race was renamed the Circuito di Pescara, and in some years was also referred to as the Pescara Grand Prix...	Founder of Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari S.p.A. is an Italian sports car manufacturer based in Maranello, Italy. Founded by Enzo Ferrari in 1928 as Scuderia Ferrari, the company sponsored drivers and manufactured race cars before moving into production of street-legal vehicles in 1947 as Ferrari Joint stock company....
Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi Emerson Fittipaldi is a highly successful Brazilian automobile racing driver, winning championships in both Formula One and Champcars, and the Indianapolis 500 twice....	2003	b. 1946	1966-1996	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Tim Flock Tim Flock Julius Timothy "Tim" Flock was one of NASCAR's early pioneers, and a two time series champion. He was a brother to NASCAR's second female driver Ethel Mobley and NASCAR pioneers Bob Flock and Fonty Flock....	1991	1924-1998	1949-1956	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Henry Ford Henry Ford Henry Ford was the United States founder of the Ford Motor Company and father of modern assembly lines used in mass production. His introduction of the Model T History of the automobile revolutionized transportation and American industry....	1993	1863-1947	1902		Founder of Ford
A. J. Foyt A. J. Foyt Anthony Joseph Foyt, Jr. , is a retired American automobile auto racing driving. He raced in numerous genres of motorsports. His open wheel racing includes United States Automobile Club Champ cars and midget car racing....	2003	b. 1935	1956-1985	US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars.... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... , 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a sports car racing endurance racing held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and runs on a Circuit de la Sarthe containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and dr...
Ray Fox Ray Fox Raymond Lee Fox, Sr. is a retired American engine builder, NASCAR car owner and NASCAR engine inspector. His cars won fourteen NASCAR Grand National events and sixteen pole positions....	2003	b. 1917	N/a	None	Crew chief and race car and engine builder in NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Bill France, Jr. Bill France, Jr. William Clifton France , nicknamed "Bill Jr." and "Little Bill," was an United States auto racing executive who served from 1972 to 2000 as the head of NASCAR, the sanctioning body of United States-based stock car racing....	2004	1933-2007	1960s-1970s	Enduro Enduro Enduro is a form of motorcycle sport run on courses that are predominantly off-road. Enduro consists of many different obstacles and challenges.... , Motocross Motocross Motocross is a form of motorcycle sport or all-terrain vehicle racing held on enclosed off road circuits. Motocross is derived from the French language, and traces its origins to uk Motocross#History competitions....	President of NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Bill France, Sr.	1990	1909-1992	1936-1946	stock car racing Stock car racing Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain and Brazil. Traditionally, races are run on oval track racing measuring approximately ? mile to 2.66 miles length, but are also raced on road courses....	Founder and president of NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Harry Gant Harry Gant Harry Phil Gant is a retired American racecar driver best known for driving the number 33 Skoal Bandits car on the NASCAR Winston Cup circuit....	2006	b. 1940	1967-1996	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Don Garlits Don Garlits Donald Glenn Garlits is considered the father of drag racing. He is known as "Big Daddy" to drag racing fans around the world. Always a pioneer in the field of drag-racing, he, with the help of T.C....	1997	b. 1932	1950s-1992	Drag racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line....	"Big Daddy", first driver to break 200 mph, and 250 mph in competition
Bob Glidden Bob Glidden Bob Glidden is a retired American drag racing. Glidden retired as the driver with the most wins in National Hot Rod Association history at that time , and he is currently the third most successful drag racer in the history of the NHRA behind Warren Johnson and John Force ....	2005	b. 1944	1960s-1997	Drag racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line....	10 time NHRA Pro Stock champion
Andy Granatelli Andy Granatelli Anthony "Andy" Granatelli was the CEO of STP .Along with brothers Vince and Joe, Andy first worked as an auto mechanic and 'speed-shop' entrepreneur, modifying engines such as the 'flathead' Ford into racing-quality equipment....	1992	b. 1923	1948	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....	CEO of STP STP STP may refer to:...
Peter H. Gregg	1992	1940-1980	1958-1980	24 Hours of Daytona 24 Hours of Daytona The Rolex 24 at Daytona is a 24-hour sports car racing endurance race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida....
Dan Gurney Dan Gurney Daniel Sexton Gurney is an American racing driver, race car constructor, and team owner.The son of a Metropolitan Opera star, he was born in Port Jefferson, New York, but moved to California as a teenager....	1990	b. 1931	1958-1980	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars....	Owner, Chairman and CEO of AAR Anglo American Racers Anglo American Racers was a Formula One and Champ Car constructor from the USA owned by Dan Gurney and run from the Weslake factory at Rye. They participated in 25 Grands Prix, entering a total of 34 cars....
Janet Guthrie Janet Guthrie Janet Guthrie is a race car driver and the first woman to qualify and compete in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Daytona 500.Guthrie was originally an Aerospace engineering and after graduating from the University of Michigan, she worked with Republic Aviation....	2006	b. 1938	1963-1980	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... , Daytona 500 Daytona 500 The Daytona 500 is a 200-lap, -long NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race held annually at the Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida....
Mike Hailwood Mike Hailwood Stanley Michael Bailey Hailwood, Order of the British Empire, George Medal was a United Kingdom Grand Prix motorcycle racing motorcycle road racing regarded by many as one of the greatest racers of all time....	2001	1940-1981	1957-1979	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , Grand Prix motorcycle racing Grand Prix motorcycle racing * In 2005, fuel tank capacity was reduced by 2 litres to 24 litres* In 2006, fuel tank capacity was reduced by a further 2 litres to 22 litres* From 2007 onwards and for a minimum period of five years, FIM has regulated in MotoGP class that two-stroke bikes will no longer be allowed, and engines will be limited to 800cc four-strokes....
Jim Hall Jim Hall (race car driver) Jim Hall is a former racecar driver and constructor from the United States. He competed in Formula One from to , participating in 12 World Championship Grands Prix and numerous non-Championship races....	1997	b. 1935	1950s-1996	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Chip Hanauer Chip Hanauer Lee Edward "Chip" Hanauer is the second most successful Hydroplane racing racer in history. He has won the American Power Boat Association Gold Cup a record 12 times and is the famous driver of one of the most famous boats in APBA history, the Miss Budweiser....	2005	b. 1954		Hydroplane racing Hydroplane racing Hydroplane racing is a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes and rivers. It is a popular spectator sport in several countries....
Donald Healey Donald Healey Donald Mitchell Healey Order of the British Empire was a noted England rally driver, automobile engineer, and speed record holder....	1996	1898-1988	1920s-1930s	Rally Rallying Rallying is a form of motor competition that takes place on public or private roads with modified production or specially built road-legal cars....	Founder of Donald Healey Motor Company Donald Healey Motor Company The Donald Healey Motor Company Ltd was a United Kingdom car company....
Ray Hendrick Ray Hendrick Ray Hendrick , was known as "Mr. Modified" during his 36-year career in motorsports mainly in the modified stock car racing class.The Virginia native collected more than 700 victories in modifieds, NASCAR Winston Cup series, and late model sportsman series ....	2007	1929-1990	1956-1970s	Modified stock car racing Stock car racing Stock car racing is a form of automobile racing found mainly in the United States, Canada, New Zealand, Great Britain and Brazil. Traditionally, races are run on oval track racing measuring approximately ? mile to 2.66 miles length, but are also raced on road courses....
Graham Hill Graham Hill Norman Graham Hill was a United Kingdom racing driver and two-time Formula One World Champion. He was born in Hampstead, London.Graham Hill is the only driver to win the so-called Triple Crown of Motorsport....	1990	1929-1975	1958-1975	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... , 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a sports car racing endurance racing held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and runs on a Circuit de la Sarthe containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and dr...
Phil Hill Phil Hill Philip Toll Hill, Jr., was a United States automobile racer and the only American-born driver to win the Formula One World Drivers' Championship....	1991	1927-2008	1949-1967	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a sports car racing endurance racing held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and runs on a Circuit de la Sarthe containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and dr...
Al Holbert Al Holbert Alvah Robert "Al" Holbert was an United States automobile racing driver who was a five-time champion of the International Motor Sports Association IMSA GT Championship series....	1993	1946-1988	1971-1988	24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a sports car racing endurance racing held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and runs on a Circuit de la Sarthe containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and dr... , 24 Hours of Daytona 24 Hours of Daytona The Rolex 24 at Daytona is a 24-hour sports car racing endurance race held annually at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Florida....
Tony Hulman Tony Hulman Anton "Tony" Hulman, Jr. was a businessman from Terre Haute, Indiana and graduated from Yale University in 1924.His business, Hulman & Company, produces Clabber Girl Baking Powder, which Tony made popular through the use of clever advertising in the 1930s....	1990	1946-1988	N/a	None	Owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana in the United States, is the home of the Indianapolis 500 race.It has existed since 1909, and is the original "Speedway," the first racing facility historically to incorporate the word....
Denis Hulme Denny Hulme Denis Clive "Denny" Hulme Officer of the Order of the British Empire was a New Zealand car racer, the 1967 Formula One World Champion for the Brabham team....	2002	1936-1992	1961-1974	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Harry Hyde Harry Hyde Harry Hyde was a leading crew chief in NASCAR stock car racing in the 1960s through the 1980s, winning 56 races and 88 pole positions. He was the 1970 championship crew chief for Bobby Isaac....	1999	1936-1992	1940s-1950s	Various	Crew chief in NASCAR
Jack Ingram Jack Ingram (NASCAR) Jack Ingram is a former NASCAR Busch Series race car driver and champion. Nicknamed the "Iron Man", during eight seasons in the Busch Series, he won 31 races and 5 poles, as well as the 1982 and 1985 championships....	2007	b. 1936	1960s-1991	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... Busch Series Busch Series The NASCAR Nationwide Series is a stock car racing series owned and operated by the NASCAR. It is promoted as NASCAR's "minor league" circuit , and is a proving ground for drivers who wish to step up to the organization's "big league" circuit, the Sprint Cup....
Bobby Isaac Bobby Isaac Bobby Isaac is a former NASCAR Grand National Series champion....	1996	1932-1977	1956-1977	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	Land speed record breaker
Jacky Ickx Jacky Ickx Jacques Bernard "Jacky" Ickx is a Belgium former racing driver who achieved 25 podium finishes in Formula One and six wins in the 24 hours of Le Mans....	1996	b. 1945	1965-1985	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , 24 hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a sports car racing endurance racing held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and runs on a Circuit de la Sarthe containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and dr...
Ned Jarrett Ned Jarrett Ned Jarrett is a retired Auto racing driver and two-time NASCAR champion.Jarrett was best known for his calm demeanor, and he became known as "Gentleman Ned Jarrett"....	1991	b. 1932	1952-1965	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Bill Jenkins Bill Jenkins (dragracer) William Tyler "Grumpy" Jenkins is an engine builder and retired drag racing. Between 1965 and 1975 he won a total of thirteen NHRA drag races....	2008	b. 1931	1950s-1976	Drag racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line....
Gordon Johncock Gordon Johncock Gordon Johncock is a former racing driver, best known as a two-time winner of the Indianapolis 500 and the 1976 United States Automobile Club Marlboro Championship Trail champion....	1990	b. 1937	1965-1992	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... , US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars....
Junior Johnson Junior Johnson Robert Glen Johnson, Jr. , known as Junior Johnson, was a moonshiner in the rural South who became one of the early superstars of NASCAR in the 1950s and 1960s....	1990	b. 1931	1955-1966	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Warren Johnson Warren Johnson Warren Johnson is an NHRA drag racing driver. He is the driver with the most wins in pro stock with 96 career wins, earning himself the nickname The Professor of Pro Stock....	2007	b. 1943	1971-present	NHRA National Hot Rod Association The *National Hot Rod Association* is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in drag racing and host events all over the United States and Canada, with over 80,000 drivers in its rosters, the NHRA is considered one of the largest motorsports sanctioning bodies in the world....	5-time NHRA Pro Stock Champion
Parnelli Jones Parnelli Jones Rufus Parnell "Parnelli" Jones , is a retired American racing driver and racecar owner. He is most remembered for his 1963 Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 win, and almost winning the 1967 Indianapolis 500 Indy 500 in a turbine car....	1990	b. 1933	1950s-1974	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Mel Kenyon Mel Kenyon Mel Kenyon is a former midget car racing driver. He is known as the "King of the Midgets" , "Miraculous Mel" , and "Champion of Midget Auto Racing." The Motorsports Hall of Fame of America says "Many consider him to be midget car racing's greatest driver ever." ...	2003	b. 1933	1954-2005	Midget car racing Midget car racing Midget cars, also Speedcars in Australia, are very small race cars with a very high power-to-weight ratios and typically using four-cylinder engines....
Alan Kulwicki Alan Kulwicki Alan Dennis Kulwicki , nicknamed "Special K" and the "Polish Prince", was an United States NASCAR Winston Cup Series racecar driver. He started racing at local short track racing in Wisconsin before moving up to regional stock car racing touring series....	2002	1954-1993	1973-1993	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Frank Kurtis Frank Kurtis Frank Kurtis was an American racing car designer. He designed and built Midget car racing, quarter-midgets, sports cars, sprint car racing, American Championship Car Racing, and Formula 1 cars....	2008	1908-1987	1930s-1962	quarter midgets Quarter Midget racing Quarter Midget racing is a form of racing. The cars are approximately one quarter the size of full size midget car racing and gain speeds of up to about 45 mph.... , midgets Midget car racing Midget cars, also Speedcars in Australia, are very small race cars with a very high power-to-weight ratios and typically using four-cylinder engines.... , sports cars Sports car racing Sports car racing is a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. They may be purpose-built or related to road-going sports cars.... , sprint cars Sprint car racing Sprint cars are high-powered race cars designed primarily for the purpose of running on short oval or circular dirt track racing or paved tracks.... , Indy cars American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars.... , and Formula 1	Chassis and engine builder
Niki Lauda Niki Lauda Andreas Nikolaus "Niki" Lauda is an Austrian aviator, entrepreneur, former Formula One racing driver and three-time List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions....	1993	b. 1949	1960s-1979, 1982-1985	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Fred Lorenzen Fred Lorenzen Fred Lorenzen , is a former NASCAR driver. He first caught the car bug young, and had built his first car at the age of 13. After graduating from high school, he began racing modifieds and late models, and made his NASCAR debut in 1956 at Langhorne Speedway, finishing 26th after suffering a broken fuel pump, winning $25....	1991	b. 1932	1950s-1972	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Tiny Lund Tiny Lund DeWayne Louis "Tiny" Lund was a NASCAR driver. He was known as "Tiny" due to his rather large and imposing size....	1994	1929-1975	1940s-1975	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Nigel Mansell Nigel Mansell Nigel Ernest James Mansell Order of the British Empire is a United Kingdom racing driver from England who won both the Formula One World Championship and Champ Car ....	2005	b. 1953	1976-1995, 1998	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars....
John Marcum John Marcum John Marcum was the co-founder of ARCA and a NASCAR official from Toledo, Ohio, United States. He raced in the 1930s and 1940s. He owned cars entered in two NASCAR Grand National races with one Top 10 finish....	1994	1913-1981	1930-mid 1940s		NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... official, promoter for MARC, ARCA Automobile Racing Club of America Automobile Racing Club of America is an auto racing sanctioning body in the United States, founded in 1953 by John Marcum. The current president of ARCA is Ron Drager....
Banjo Matthews Banjo Matthews Edwin Keith "Banjo" Matthews was a NASCAR driver, car owner and builder....	1998	1932-1996	1952-1963	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	Car owner and builder in NASCAR
Rex Mays	1993	1913-1949	1934-1949	US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars.... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Bruce McLaren Bruce McLaren Bruce Leslie McLaren , born in Auckland, New Zealand, New Zealand, was a race-car designer, driver, engineer and inventor.His name lives on in McLaren which has been one of the most successful in Formula One championship history, with McLaren cars and drivers winning a total of 20 world championships....	1991	1937-1970	1952-1970	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , 24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a sports car racing endurance racing held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and runs on a Circuit de la Sarthe containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and dr... , CanAm CanAm The Canadian-American Challenge Cup or Can-Am, was an Sports Car Club of America/Canadian Auto Sport Clubs sports car racing series from 1966 to 1974....	Engineer and inventor, founder of McLaren McLaren McLaren is a Formula One team based in Woking, Surrey, UK. Founded in 1963 by New Zealander Bruce McLaren, McLaren is best known as a Formula One constructor but has also competed in the Indianapolis 500 and CanAm....
Rick Mears Rick Mears Rick Ravon Mears is a retired United States race car driver. He is the third of three men to have won the Indianapolis 500 four times , and the current record-holder for pole positions in the race with six ....	1997	b. 1951	1970s-1992	US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars.... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....	4-time Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... champion
Louis Meyer Louis Meyer Louis Meyer July 21 1904 - October 7 1995) was an United States International Motorsports Hall of Fame race car driver best known as the first three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500....	1992	1904-1995	1920s-1939	US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars.... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Ralph Moody Ralph Moody Ralph Moody was a NASCAR early driver, but became most famous as team co-owner of Holman Moody....	1994	1917-2004	1935-1957	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	Founder of Holman Moody Holman Moody Holman Moody was an auto racing team, racecar manufacturer, and marine engine manufacturer. The team built virtually all of the factory Ford Motor Company racecars of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s....
Stirling Moss Stirling Moss Sir Stirling Craufurd Moss Order of the British Empire is a retired racing driver from England. His success in a variety of categories placed him among the world's elite – he is often called "the greatest driver never to win the World Championship"....	1990	b. 1929	1948-1962	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , Mille Miglia Mille Miglia The Mille Miglia was an open-road endurance racing which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 .Like the older Targa Florio and later the Carrera Panamericana, the MM made Gran Turismo sports cars like Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati and Porsche famous....
Shirley Muldowney Shirley Muldowney Shirley Muldowney , the "First Lady of Drag racing" was the first woman to receive a licence to drive a top fuel dragster by the NHRA. She won the NHRA Top Fuel championship in 1977, 1980 and 1982....	2004	b. 1940	1970s-1984, late 1980s-2003	Drag racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line....	First female driver in the NHRA 3-time Top Fuel champion
Bill Muncey Bill Muncey William Edward "Bill" Muncey was an United States hydroplane racing legend from La Mesa, California. He won 62 races, the most races in the history of the sport....	2004	1929 – 1981	1950s – 1981	Hydroplane racing Hydroplane racing Hydroplane racing is a sport involving racing hydroplanes on lakes and rivers. It is a popular spectator sport in several countries....
Tazio Nuvolari Tazio Nuvolari Tazio Giorgio Nuvolari was an Italy motorcycle and racecar auto racing, known as Il Mantovano Volante or Nivola. He was the 1932 European Championship in Grand Prix motor racing....	1998	1892-1953	1920-1940s	Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motor racing Grand Prix motor racing has its roots in organised automobile racing that began in France as far back as 1894. It quickly evolved from a simple road race from one town to the next, to Endurance racing for car and driver.... , Mille Miglia Mille Miglia The Mille Miglia was an open-road endurance racing which took place in Italy twenty-four times from 1927 to 1957 .Like the older Targa Florio and later the Carrera Panamericana, the MM made Gran Turismo sports cars like Alfa Romeo, Ferrari, Maserati and Porsche famous....
Fred Offenhauser Fred Offenhauser Fred Offenhauser , was an automotive engineer and mechanic who designed the Offenhauser racing engine, nicknamed the "Offy", which dominated competition in the Indianapolis 500 race for decades....	2001	1888-1973	N/a	None	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... engineer and motor designer
Barney Oldfield Barney Oldfield Berna Eli "Barney" Oldfield was an automobile racer and pioneer. He was born on a farm on the outskirts of Wauseon, Ohio. He was the first man to drive a car at 60 miles per hour on an oval....	1990	1878-1946	1902-1918	Various	Land speed record breaker, barnstormer
Cotton Owens Cotton Owens Everett "Cotton" Owens "the King of the Modifieds" was a NASCAR driver. For five straight years , Owens captured at least one Grand National series win....	2008	b. 1924	1950s-1964	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Wally Parks Wally Parks Wallace Gordon Parks was instrumental in establishing drag racing as a legitimate amateur and professional motorsport. He was the Founder, President, and the Chairman of the Board of the National Hot Rod Association, or better known by the acronym *NHRA*....	1992	1913-2007	N/a	Drag Racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line....	Co-founder and head of the American National Hot Rod Association National Hot Rod Association The *National Hot Rod Association* is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in drag racing and host events all over the United States and Canada, with over 80,000 drivers in its rosters, the NHRA is considered one of the largest motorsports sanctioning bodies in the world....
Benny Parsons Benny Parsons Benjamin Stewart Parsons was an United States NASCAR driver, and later an announcer/analyst on TBS , ESPN, NBC Sports and Turner Network Television....	1994	1941-2007	1960s-1988	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... commentator
David Pearson David Pearson David Gene Pearson is a former United States NASCAR racecar champion.Known as the "Silver Fox", he debuted on the NASCAR racing circuit in 1960 and earned NASCAR Rookie of the Year honors that same season....	1990	b. 1934	1960-1986	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Roger Penske Roger Penske Roger Penske is the owner of the auto racing team Penske Racing, the Penske Corporation, and other automotive related businesses.He also is one of the corporate directors at General Electric and was chairman of Super Bowl XL in Detroit, Michigan....	1998	b. 1937	1958-1965	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... , Indy Car, Sports Car Sports car A sports car is a term used to describe a class of automobile. The exact definition varies, but generally it is used to refer to a low to ground, light weight vehicle with a powerful engine....	Founder of Penske Racing Penske Racing Penske Championship Racing is a racing team that competes in the Indy Racing League, American Le Mans, and NASCAR. They also previously competed in road racing, Formula One and CART.... and Penske Corporation
Lee Petty Lee Petty Lee Arnold Petty was an American stock car driver in the 1950s and 60s. He was one of the pioneers of NASCAR, and one of its first superstars....	1990	1914-2000	1949-1964	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	Founder of Petty Enterprises Petty Enterprises Petty Enterprises was a NASCAR racing team based in Mooresville, North Carolina. The team was owned by Richard Petty, his son Kyle Petty, and Boston Ventures....
Richard Petty Richard Petty Richard Lee Petty is a former NASCAR driver who raced in the Strictly Stock/Grand National Era and the Winston Cup Series. "The King", as he is nicknamed, is most well-known for winning the Nascar Championship seven times , winning a record 200 races during his career, winning the Daytona 500 a record seven times, and winning a record 27 rac...	1997	b. 1937	1958-1992	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	Head of Petty Enterprises Petty Enterprises Petty Enterprises was a NASCAR racing team based in Mooresville, North Carolina. The team was owned by Richard Petty, his son Kyle Petty, and Boston Ventures....
Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet Nelson Piquet Souto Maior , more commonly known as Nelson Piquet, is a Brazilian former racing driver who was Formula One world champion in 1981 Formula One season, 1983 Formula One season, and 1987 Formula One season....	2000	b. 1952	1971-1991	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Ferdinand Porsche Ferdinand Porsche Prof. Dr. Ing h.c. Ferdinand Porsche was an Austria-Hungary automotive engineering. He is best known for creating the Volkswagen Beetle as well as the first of many Porsche automobiles, and for his contributions to advanced German tank designs: Tiger I, Tiger II and the Elefant....	1996	1875-1951	N/a	None	Automotive engineer and designer, founder of Porsche Porsche Porsche SE or Porsche is a Germany automotive industry of luxury vehicle automobiles, which is majority-owned by the Porsche family and Pi?ch families....
Alain Prost Alain Prost Alain Marie Pascal Prost, Order of the British Empire, Chevalier de la L?gion d'honneur is a French People racing driver. A four-time Formula One Drivers' Champion, only Juan Manuel Fangio and Michael Schumacher have won more titles than Prost....	1999	b. 1955	1969-1993	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Don Prudhomme Don Prudhomme Don 'The Snake' Prudhomme, is an American drag racer, who won the NHRA funny car championship four times in a thirty-five-year career. He was the first funny car driver to exceed 250 mph....	2000	b. 1941	1959-1994	Drag racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line....	4-time NHRA Funny Car Champion
Bobby Rahal Bobby Rahal Robert "Bobby" Woodward Rahal is an United States auto racing team owner and former driver, spending most of his driving career in the Champ Car open-wheel series, winning three championships there....	2004	b. 1953	1970s-1998	US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars.... , Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....	Co-founder of Rahal Letterman Racing Rahal Letterman Racing Rahal Letterman Racing is an auto racing team that currently races in the IndyCar Series. It is co-owned by 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal and television talk show host and comedian David Letterman and is based in Hilliard, Ohio....
Wayne Rainey Wayne Rainey Wayne Wesley Rainey, born in Downey, California, United States, is an United States former Grand Prix motorcycle racing motorcycle road racing....	2007	b. 1960	1982-1993	Grand Prix motorcycle racing Grand Prix motorcycle racing * In 2005, fuel tank capacity was reduced by 2 litres to 24 litres* In 2006, fuel tank capacity was reduced by a further 2 litres to 22 litres* From 2007 onwards and for a minimum period of five years, FIM has regulated in MotoGP class that two-stroke bikes will no longer be allowed, and engines will be limited to 800cc four-strokes.... /AMA Superbike AMA Superbike The AMA Superbike is the premiere superbike racing series in the United States. It is part of the AMA Pro Racing series, and it is managed by the American Motorcyclist Association ....
Tim Richmond Tim Richmond Tim Richmond was an United States race car driver from Ashland, Ohio. He competed in IndyCar racing before transferring to NASCAR's Winston Cup Series ....	2002	1955-1989	1976-1989	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Eddie Rickenbacker Eddie Rickenbacker Edward Vernon Rickenbacker was an United States fighter aircraft Flying ace in World War I and Medal of Honor recipient. He was also a race car driver and automotive designer, a government consultant in military matters and a pioneer in air transportation....	1992	1890-1973	1912-1916	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....	Automotive designer; owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana in the United States, is the home of the Indianapolis 500 race.It has existed since 1909, and is the original "Speedway," the first racing facility historically to incorporate the word....
Glenn "Fireball" Roberts Fireball Roberts Edward Glenn "Fireball" Roberts, Jr. was one of the pioneering auto racing drivers of NASCAR....	1990	1929-1964	1947-1964	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Kenny Roberts Kenny Roberts Kenneth Leroy Roberts born in Modesto, California is a former motorcycle racer and the first United States to win the List of Grand Prix motorcycle racing World Champions....	1992	b. 1951	1974, 1978-1983	Grand Prix motorcycle racing Grand Prix motorcycle racing * In 2005, fuel tank capacity was reduced by 2 litres to 24 litres* In 2006, fuel tank capacity was reduced by a further 2 litres to 22 litres* From 2007 onwards and for a minimum period of five years, FIM has regulated in MotoGP class that two-stroke bikes will no longer be allowed, and engines will be limited to 800cc four-strokes....
Mauri Rose Mauri Rose Mauri Rose was an United States racecar driver.He started from the pole position driving a Maserati in the 1941 Indianapolis 500, but spark plug problems put him out of the race after sixty laps....	1994	1906-1981	1941-1951	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Jack Roush Jack Roush Jack Roush is the founder, CEO, and co-owner along with John W. Henry of Roush Racing, a NASCAR team headquartered in Concord, North Carolina, and is Chairman of the Board of Roush Enterprises....	2006	b. 1942	N/a	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... , Drag Racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line.... , Sports Car Racing Sports car racing Sports car racing is a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. They may be purpose-built or related to road-going sports cars....	Founder of Roush Fenway Racing
Johnny Rutherford Johnny Rutherford John Sherman Rutherford, III is a retired United States of America automobile racer.The Texas-raised "Lonestar J.R." is one of eight drivers to win the prestigious Indianapolis 500 mile race at least three times: in 1974 Indianapolis 500, 1976 Indianapolis 500, and 1980 Indianapolis 500....	2006	b. 1938	1960s-1988	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... , NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	3-time Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... champion
Wendell Scott Wendell Scott Wendell Oliver Scott was an United States stock car racing driver from Danville, Virginia. He is the only black driver to win a race in what is now the Sprint Cup Series....	1999	1921-1990	1947-1973	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Ralph Seagraves Ralph Seagraves William Ralph Seagraves was an American executive. For 13 years he was the president of R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company?s Special Events Operations ....	2008	?-1998	?-1995	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... , NHRA National Hot Rod Association The *National Hot Rod Association* is a drag racing governing body, which sets rules in drag racing and host events all over the United States and Canada, with over 80,000 drivers in its rosters, the NHRA is considered one of the largest motorsports sanctioning bodies in the world....		Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna Ayrton Senna da Silva, was a Brazilian race car driver and three-time Formula One List of Formula One World Drivers' Champions. He was killed while leading the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix and is the most recent Grand Prix driver to die at the wheel of a Formula One car....	2000	1960-1994	1973-1994	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
Wilbur Shaw Wilbur Shaw Warren Wilbur Shaw was a noted United States racing driver and president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway from 1945 until his death....	1991	1902-1951	1920s-1941	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....	President of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indianapolis Motor Speedway The Indianapolis Motor Speedway, located in Speedway, Indiana in the United States, is the home of the Indianapolis 500 race.It has existed since 1909, and is the original "Speedway," the first racing facility historically to incorporate the word....
Carroll Shelby Carroll Shelby Carroll Hall Shelby, is an American racing and automotive designer and former racing driver....	1991	b. 1923	1950s-1941	24 Hours of Le Mans 24 Hours of Le Mans The 24 Hours of Le Mans is a sports car racing endurance racing held annually since near the town of Le Mans, Sarthe, France. Commonly known as the Grand Prix of Endurance, it is organised by the Automobile Club de l'Ouest and runs on a Circuit de la Sarthe containing closed public roads that are meant not only to test a car and dr... , Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....	Founder of Carroll Shelby International Carroll Shelby International Carroll Shelby International was formed by Carroll Shelby in 2003 from Shelby American. The company is based at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway in Clark County, Nevada, Nevada....
Bruton Smith Bruton Smith Ollen Bruton Smith is a promoter and owner/CEO of NASCAR track owner Speedway Motorsports, Inc. The billionaire was ranked #207 on the Forbes 400 list with an estimated worth of $1.5 billion in 2005, and fell to #278 in 2006....	2007	b. 1927	N/A	N/A	Founder and CEO of Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Speedway Motorsports, Inc. Speedway Motorsports, Inc. or SMI is an United States corporation that owns and manages race tracks on the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and other race series....
Louise Smith Louise Smith Louise Smith was tied for the second woman to race in NASCAR at the top level. She was known as "the first lady of racing."She went as a spectator to the her first NASCAR race at the Daytona Beach Road Course in 1949....	1999	1916-2006	1949-1956	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Jackie Stewart Jackie Stewart Sir John Young "Jackie" Stewart, Order of the British Empire , better known as Jackie, and nicknamed The Flying Scot, is a Scotland former racing driver....	1990	b. 1939	1963-1973	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile ....
John Surtees John Surtees John Surtees, Order of the British Empire is a former Grand Prix motorcycle racing motorcycle road racing and Formula One driver from England....	1996	b. 1934	1952-1972	Formula One Formula One Formula One, abbreviated to F1, and currently officially referred as the FIA Formula One World Championship is the highest class of auto racing sanctioned by the F?d?ration Internationale de l'Automobile .... , Grand Prix motorcycle racing Grand Prix motorcycle racing * In 2005, fuel tank capacity was reduced by 2 litres to 24 litres* In 2006, fuel tank capacity was reduced by a further 2 litres to 22 litres* From 2007 onwards and for a minimum period of five years, FIM has regulated in MotoGP class that two-stroke bikes will no longer be allowed, and engines will be limited to 800cc four-strokes....
Herb Thomas Herb Thomas ----Herbert Watson Thomas was a NASCAR pioneer who was one of the series' most successful drivers in the 1950s....	1994	1923-2000	1949-1962	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Mickey Thompson Mickey Thompson Marion Lee "Mickey" Thompson was an United States off-road racing legend. He won many championships as a racer, and later formed sanctioning bodies SCORE International and Mickey Thompson Entertainment Group ....	1990	1928-1988	1949-1962	Drag racing Drag racing Drag racing is a competition in which vehicles compete to be the first to cross a set finish line, usually from a dead stop, and in a straight line.... , Off-road racing Off-road racing Off-road racing is a format of racing where various classes of specially modified vehicles compete in races through off-road environments.... etc.	Speed and endurance record breaker
Curtis Turner Curtis Turner Curtis Turner was an early NASCAR driver. In addition to his success in racing, he made a fortune, lost it, and remade it buying and selling timberlands....	1992	1924-1970	1946-1961, 1965-1967	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Al Unser Al Unser Alfred Unser is a former United States of America automobile racing driver, the younger brother of Bobby Unser and father of Al Unser, Jr.. He is the second of three men to have won the Indianapolis 500 four times, the fourth of five to have won the race in consecutive years, and is the only person to have both a sibling and child as fello...	1998	b. 1939	1957-1994	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Bobby Unser Bobby Unser Robert William "Bobby" Unser is a retired United States automobile racer. He is the brother of Al Unser and Jerry Unser, the father of Robby Unser, and the uncle of Al Unser, Jr....	1990	b. 1934	1960s-1993	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... , US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars....
Bill Vukovich Bill Vukovich Bill Vukovich was an United States of America motorsport racing driver. He was known variously as "Vuky" and "The Mad Russian" for his intense driving style, as well as the "Silent Serb" for his cool demeanor....	1990	1918-1955	1945-1955	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Darrell Waltrip Darrell Waltrip Darrell Lee Waltrip is a three-time former NASCAR Championship champion, the 1989 Daytona 500 winner, current television race commentator with Fox Broadcasting Company and columnist at Foxsports.com....	2005	b. 1947	1960s-2000	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....
Rodger Ward Rodger Ward Rodger Ward was an United States racecar driver who won the 1959 and 1962 Indianapolis 500. He also was the 1959 and 1962 USAC Championship Car champion....	1992	1921-2004	1950-1966	Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.... , US Champ. Car American Championship Car Racing Since 1916 there has been a recognized United States national automobile racing National Championship for drivers of professional-level, single-seat open wheel race cars....
A. J. Watson A. J. Watson A. J. Watson was a car builder and chief mechanic from 1949 through 1984 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race seven times, which leaves him tied for the record for most wins by a builder....	2003	b. 1924	N/a	None	Car builder and chief mechanic in the Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Joe Weatherly Joe Weatherly Joe Weatherly was a two-time NASCAR championship driver....	1994	1922-1964	1946-1964	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... , AMA American Motorcyclist Association The American Motorcyclist Association is an United States not-for-profit organization of more than 300,000 motorcyclists that organizes numerous motorcycling activities and campaigns for motorcyclists' legal rights.... nationals
Humpy Wheeler H. A. Wheeler Howard Augustine "Humpy" Wheeler, Jr. is the former President and General Manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway, one of the premier auto racing venues owned by Bruton Smith's Speedway Motorsports, Inc....	2006	b. 1938	N/a	None	President and General Manager of Lowe's Motor Speedway Lowe's Motor Speedway Lowe's Motor Speedway is a Oval track in Concord, North Carolina, north of Charlotte. It features a long quad-oval track that seats 167,000 people, with room for 50,000 more spectators in the infield....
Glen Wood Glen Wood Glen Wood is a former NASCAR driver from Stuart, VA. He founded the legendary Wood Brothers Racing team in 1953 in NASCAR, and won four races over an eleven year driving career....	2002	b. 1925	1953-1964	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....	Founder of Wood Brothers Racing
Cale Yarborough Cale Yarborough William Caleb Yarborough , is a businessman and former NASCAR Winston Cup Series driver and owner. He is the one of only two drivers in NASCAR history to win three consecutive championships, before Jimmie Johnson in 2006-2008....	2002	b. 1938	1957-1988	NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series.... , Indianapolis 500 Indianapolis 500 The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, often shortened to Indianapolis 500 or Indy 500 or commonly known simply as The 500, is an USA automobile auto racing, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana....
Smokey Yunick Smokey Yunick Henry "Smokey" Yunick was a mechanic and car designer associated with auto racing in the United States.Yunick was deeply involved in the early years of the NASCAR, and he is probably most associated with that racing genre....	1990	1925-2001	1930s	Motorcycle racing	Mechanic, builder, and crew chief in NASCAR NASCAR The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing is the largest sanctioning body of stock cars in the United States. The three largest racing series sanctioned by NASCAR are the Sprint Cup Series, the Nationwide Series and the Camping World Truck Series....

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