Renowned for his engineering skills, studious approach and road-racing prowess, Mark Donohue could also hold his own on ovals – as his 1972 Indianapolis 500 win testifies.Mark Donohue's career at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was much like the man: understated and somewhat under-appreciated, while being overshadowed by his trendsetting car...

Above: Jim Kaser (right) chatting with driver Denny HulmeJames E. "Jim" Kaser, the first head of SCCA Pro Racing, passed away last week in Naples, Florida after an illness. Kaser oversaw the first SCCA professional racing series, the United States Road Racing Championship (USRRC), and will be inducted into the...

Texan Jim Hall wasn’t one to follow the crowd.Developing his Chaparral racecars at his shop and Rattlesnake Raceway in Midland, Texas, Hall pioneered many of the aerodynamic developments that have changed the face of motorsports. Hall purchased a pair of Chaparrals from Troutman and Barnes for racing in 1962. Driving...