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In 1956 two brothers travelled to Italy intending to purchase a car to race back home. They returned with three: two Indy cars and a 1930s 6CM. The first part of this paper covers the modest race history of these cars in New Zealand.

Discover Corvette Thunder At The Glen! Watkins Glen is the birthplace of American Road Racing.  But did you know that they also have an event specifically for Corvette?

As a young boy growing up during a Western New York summertime I can recall hearing those iconic “Sunday, Sunday Niagara” radio advertisements promoting the upcoming drag racing events at the legendary and now defunct Niagara (NY) Drag Strip.

We hope that Corvette Z06 sweepstakes winner Bill Parker is enjoying the car now that the weather has improved for those of us in the northeast!

The IMRRC, in conjunction with the Society of Automotive Historians, will soon be launching a Virtual Symposium on International Motor Racing History that will provide an on-line platform for presentations on aspects of motor racing history by authors, academic motorsport scholars, enthusiast historians, and students who wish to present their research and findings to the motorsport community. 

Niagara Dragway was one of the most popular and iconic drag strips in New York State from the early 1960’s to 1974. “SUNDAY…NIAGARA” commercials boomed from superstation WKBW during that period making Niagara THE PLACE TO BE for maximum automotive excitement! “Straight Line Speed – the History of Niagara Dragway” will be the topic of the IMRRC’s first Center Conversation series of the season, on Saturday. May 10 from 1-3PM.

David Crowther, the driver, competed from the 1960s through the late 1980s in various events, including autocross, rallying, and ice racing, participating almost every weekend from January to October. The collection comprises extensive race results, news clippings, programs, and even race banquet menus, offering a remarkable glimpse into the life of an everyman driver.

The new issue of the SAH Journal has five issues in one #328 through #332, 80 pages vs. the usual 16 pages.

The deadline for Cugnot-English, Benz, Friend of Automotive History, Brigham, Bradley, and Ingersoll award nominations is upon us. SAH 2025 Award Nominations Deadline is April 15th

From Brittany Force to Hailie Deegan, women in motorsport have hit sport headlines on various networks and modalities. While coverage of women in motorsport may be more positive, in terms of quantity and perception has academia had any sort of focus on women in motorsport?