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Why people used to really love those iconic high-wheel penny-farthing bicycles
Penny-farthings, or high-wheel bicycles, were all the rage in the Victorian age. In fact, many preferred them over conventional bikes. Here’s why.
Penny-farthings, or high-wheel bicycles, were all the rage in the Victorian age. In fact, many preferred them over conventional bikes. Here’s why.
Up in Wyoming, the Cheyenne’s Frontier Days festival featured bronco riding, a wild horse race, stage hold-up, hanging bee, cow-pony races, etc. and other rodeo events.
See the classic ’68 Fords when they were new in this Ford Guide for car buyers – including vintage Thunderbird, Mustang, Galaxie 500, LTD, Ford XL full-sized, station wagons, Torino and more!
How did the Kentucky Derby get started? Now, the famous Louisville horse race is the first part of the American Triple Crown of Thoroughbred Racing, but when it started, people didn’t know how important and iconic the Derby would eventually become. Here’s a look back at its history.
In addition to being the first Indianapolis 500 winner in a rear-engined car, Jim Clark would go on to also win the Formula One World Championship that same year – the only driver to accomplish that feat.
Rickenbacker sells speedway to Terre Haute sportsman Indianapolis, November 15, 1945 — Capt. Eddie Rickenbacker, a 70-mile-an-hour daredevil of the automobile tracks 30 years ago,
James Dean killed in car accident: Speed-loving James Dean, Hollywood’s latest bobby sox idol, was killed last night in a head-on collision of his German sports car and another automobile.
From 1960: Chevrolet and Plymouth showed its staying ability while Joe Lee Johnson proved a little good luck goes a long way as the long-awaited World 600 was run at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Inspired by the success of the first modern marathon at the 1896 Olympic games, the Boston Athletic Association decided to stage their own race in April of 1897.
Southside Agricultural Fair Big fair at Petersburg October 17th – 21st inclusive Premiums for exhibits and race purses Great Wild West show and other attractions
“Indy”500 discovers Mercury Cyclone GT! “Performance Car of the Year” Named Pace Car For Memorial Day 500 Indianapolis officials do not select their Pace Car
Ramp-to-ramp on Super Rayon with complete safety! Tires take the toughest torture ever devised when Tournament of Thrills drivers go rocketing through space to the
Roger Penske wins the 1962 Riverside Grand Prix … in his Zerex Duralite Special – sparked by silver-plated Champions The overwhelming majority of men who
Ford Torino: It came up the hard way, easy. A pack of rough, tough supercars is hard to beat. Specially-modified Torinos make it look easy. Won all
3 killed in motor car race More lives sacrificed at speed carnival New course at Indianapolis deals death Officials of meet declare contest called off
The pressure’s off Guthrie proves worth with solid 188.403 Indianapolis — This was not to be a run-of-the-mill Month of May. The ingredients simply didn’t
Wally’s hopes of speed fame go glimmering Indianapolis, May 28 — Wally Reid, moving picture star, will not drive the Duesenberg Straight Eight in which
Through the water at fifty-seven miles an hour A striking picture of the world’s greatest speed achievement in motor boats Here is one of the
Just another notch in gun for legendary ‘Super Tex’ Indianapolis – Like an aging gunfighter, A J Foyt added another notch to his legendary career
Foyt wins fourth Indy 500 crown Retires famed Coyote racer Indianapolis – A J Foyt announced a retirement in Victory Lane Sunday after winning his
Fast track: Sneva breaks ‘barrier’ by Jim Bailey Associate Sports Editor Indianapolis – As always, the opening day of qualifications for the Indianapolis 500
Vukovich death upholds three-in-row jinx Sweikert to collect $75,000 Curly haired, boyish Bob Sweikert of Indianapolis will pick up a check of about $75,000 at
Petty declared ‘500’ winner Beauchamp winds up second France announces his decision after studying photos By Bernard Kahn, News-Journal Sports Editor It’s official and final!
Marathon craze just a revival, say old-timers like Lantry Long distance and go-as-you-please races were all the rage in the early eighties Ex-Fire Commissioner won
Will radio race results to west Indianapolis, May 28 — Not only will the Indianapolis Motor Speedway have the greatest band in history play before
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