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Dr. Lezotte's current project focuses on women's growing involvement in AutoCross - the reason's for women's participation; the methods by which women negotiate entry into a historically masculine environment; and how the AutoCross experience contributes to women's identity, self-knowledge, and empowerment.

While volunteering at the Revs Institute in Naples, Florida, Lauren Goodman encountered one of two Maseratis entered by Lucy Schell in the 1940 Indy 500.

Hannah Thompson examines the history of the NASCAR Hall of Fame from its inception in 2001 through the global pandemic, bringing into consideration why Charlotte was selected as the seat for the Hall and how the Hall has affected NASCAR and its fans.

Buz McKim's presentation explores the origins of modified stock car racing in the illegal distribution of untaxed adult beverages, or "moonshine."

The mid-1950s were witness to a change in fortunes for a few people who were lured by the growing number of sports cars coming into America from Europe. It was from this group of people that a small number of owners in and around the New York area took it upon themselves to form a club. Firstly, because they enjoyed their cars, and secondly because it was their aim to enter them into races, and hopefully win monetary prizes - something that was not possible by being a member of the Sports Car Club of America. It was decided that the club would be known as the Sports Car Owners and Drivers Association.

Has Formula One left behind its gritty, dangerous and somewhat esoteric past to become a cross between the World Cup and Disneyland? How much of its new global popularity can summed up as (perhaps merely) "media spectacle?"

The International Motor Racing Research Center is pleased to announce the addition of Chris Dyson and Rob Roessel to the Governing Council. The IMRRC’s Governing Council guides the organization and is composed of racing aficionados, library professionals and civic and community leaders from across the United States.

The staff of the IMRRC is honored to have Michael Argetsinger's Elden Mk10B on the floor of our visitor's center. Michael championed this Elden in 1973 on some of the most legendary circuits in Europe, as well as some airport circuits on USAF bases.

“The best thing to do is to keep it quiet as long as you could.” Don Cox explained to an audience at the 25th Amelia Island Concours d’Elegance, responding to the need to test, prepare, practice, and try out new ideas to improve performance or logistics before approaching The Captain.

The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), in partnership with the Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), will present the Sixth Annual Michael R. Argetsinger Symposium on International Motor Racing History.