Great Articles on Lewis Strang

Attached is an article (attachment Strang100408)that was published in the Indianapolis Star on October 4, 1908 - the greatest year of Lewis Strang's career. This article summarizes an interview the author apparently had with Strang about the risks of racing.
Joan Cuneo at New Orleans

This is a terrific original research piece on Joan Cuneo, the most prominent and successful American female race driver of the early 20th century. This work was created by Elsa Nystrom, Professor of History at Kennesaw State University.
Art Greiner's Volatile Personal Life

When we read of the exploits and antics of race drivers or any celebrity names of 100 years ago it is easy to focus on the facts of their careers and forget they were human beings subject to the same temptations and foibles all of us are today. There was no "Entertainment Tonight" in those days, but you can bet there would have been plenty to talk about if there was.
1920 AAA Point Standings

Auto racing researcher Ken Parrotte has been studying early motor sport history and especially the controversial 1920 American Automobile Association (AAA) national championship point standings. This year's championship was particularly odd because of attempts by individuals years later to revise the results. These changes attempted to establish Tommy Milton as the 1920 champion replacing Gaston Chevrolet.
1920 AAA Championship

Auto racing researcher Ken Parrotte has been studying early motor sport history and especially the controversial 1920 American Automobile Association (AAA) national championship point standings. This year's championship was particularly odd because of attempts by individuals years later to revise the results.
Joe Dawson Collection

Below is a collection of articles about the great American driver Joe Dawson who won the second Indianapolis 500 Mile Race in 1912. Take special note of the 1932 article written by William Duncan (attachment Joe Dawson 1932). This article was discovered by Larry Snyder whose grandfather Charles was Joe's brother.
History of a Roadster

Interesting article by Donald Davidson on the car that may have rescued two-time Indy 500 champ Rodger Ward's career.
War of the Worlds - Monza 1958

This is a gem of a story about one of the two races in the late 1950's when drivers of the Indianapolis 500 competed with the stars of Formula One at Monza.

The photographs and excerpts are contributed by author Marci Lynn McGuinness from her book, Yesteryear at the Uniontown Speedway. She is presently writing Speedway Kings of SW PA & Region, 100 Years of Racing History, which includes over 100 never before seen or published photographs of Oldfield, the Chevrolet brothers, Milton, Murphy, Laemmle, Firestone and more. She is also shopping her screenplay around based on the story about this wildcat track. More at: www.uniontownspeedway.com or call 724-710-7801.

"Yesteryear at Uniontown Speedway"

The photographs and excerpts are contributed by author Marci Lynn McGuinness from her book, Yesteryear at the Uniontown Speedway.

This category contains feature stories on auto racing history that have been published in Indianapolis Motor Speedway Programs and historical publications. Most of the articles pertain to per-WWI auto racing, but others cover more recent history. Among the subjects covered are: Barney Oldfield, the 1914 Cactus Derby; Jim Clark racing in NASCAR; Jim Hurtubise racing in NASCAR; an interview with John Surtees; the 1909 Motorcycle meet at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway; the first French Grand Prix; the Vanderbilt Cup; the 1937 Indianapolis 500; Wilbur Shaw; Cannon Ball Baker; Holmon and Moody; Indianapolis 500 relief drivers; Ralph De Palma; Smokey Yunick; the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Harvest Classic; Rudolf Carraciola; Dan Gurney and Johnny Aitken. The articles are a mix of biographical pieces and stories of milestone events in auto racing history.

Joe Dawson - The Indiana Whirlwind

This is this best and most comprehensive profile of 1912 Indianapolis 500 Mile Race winner Joe Dawson in existence. I'd be delighted to read something better if someone out there can deliver it.