Humpy Wheeler, once recognized as the most innovative promoter in NASCAR, has died. He was 86.

NASCAR announced today the inductees who will comprise the NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The three-person group – the 14th since the inception of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in 2010 – consists of Jimmie Johnson, Chad Knaus and Donnie Allison. In addition, Janet Guthrie was named the...

It was a no-brainer.How could you keep a seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion with 83 career victories out of the NASCAR Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility?Clearly, the Hall of Fame Voting Panel agreed with the absurdity of that prospect, electing Jimmie Johnson overwhelmingly to the Class...

Photo: IMSIndianapolis, IN – The Indianapolis Motor Speedway continues its “Traditions” series with the stories of some of the greatest moments in the history of the Indianapolis 500 -- including the 30-year anniversary of Willy T. Ribbs being the first African American driver to qualify for the race, the 45-year...

Academy Award-winning actress Hilary Swank is set to play Janet Guthrie -- the first woman to race in the Indianapolis 500 -- in a new feature film based on Stephan Talty’s book Speed Girl.Swank, who won Oscars for her performances in Boys Don’t Cry and Million Dollar Baby, and more...

March is annually recognized as Women’s History Month; an opportunity to highlight the contributions of women to events in history and contemporary society. It is celebrated in the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom, with International Women’s Day falling on March 8. This year will have extra significance, with...

Daytona Beach, FL -- Nine legends from the world of motorsports, including an unprecedented three female honorees, were named to the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America (MSHFA) as the 33rd class was unveiled Saturday (Jan.30) at Daytona International Speedway.Photo: Michael Levitt/Motorsport ImagesRobin Miller, the journalist and TV personality who...

Indianapolis, IN -- The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announced last week that it made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Indianapolis Historic Racing Exhibition, usually held in conjunction with the traditional Indy 500 festivities.Photo: Scott PaceleyDue to the significant amount of activities that needed to be rescheduled around the...

As the calendar turns to March, we recognize National Women’s History Month, and what better way for us to do that than to take a look at a few of the women who have made a significant impression on the Sport Car Club of America’s 76-year history.Women have affected every...

Indianapolis, IN -- Janet Guthrie and Dale Earnhardt will comprise the 2020 inductee class of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame.The two drivers were chosen from a ballot of 14 nominees and will be honored in a May 21 ceremony in downtown Indianapolis.An accomplished road racer before coming to...