At its zenith, especially from 1910 to the 1940s, nearly every new innovation in the auto industry came from a desire to win at the racetrack. The enthusiasm around the automobile, and the excitement around those who were brave enough to race one, captivated our culture. The men who drove...

Number 5 in a countdown of the things that racers must do to achieve greatness is to be known for what you are off the track as well as your prowess behind the wheel. The drivers with a huge fan base are the ones that have stood out from the...