19Jan
"The Legend of the First Super Speedway" Excerpt
01/19/2021
Mark Dill

Enjoy this excerpt from Mark Dill's new book, "The Legend of the First Super Speedway." It's a slice of a racer's life from 1903. The book spans 1902-1910, culminating at a freshly-paved Brickyard. It's a time machine that thrusts you into the seminal moments of auto racing. Check out markgdill.com. Also available at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Target, and Blackwell's in the UK.

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Jan.19.2021
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09Dec
History of Christmas
12/09/2020
Mark Dill

I know, this has nothing to do with motorsport. It's still a great history about Christmas, which my family and me cherish. Click the attachment.

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Dec.9.2020
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09Dec
History of Christmas
12/09/2020
Mark Dill

I know, this has nothing to do with motorsport. It's still a great history about Christmas, which my family and I cherish. Click the attachment.

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Dec.9.2020
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02Nov
November 17 Facebook Live Legend of the First Super Speedway Book Launch Party
11/02/2020
Mark Dill

Mark your calendar. November 17 at 7 pm Eastern time. Come to the First Super Speedway Facebook page for Mark Dill’s launch party for his new book. The title is on this coffee cup, a popular item you have a chance to win in our trivia question contest. Bottom line, I would be honored if you join us!

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Nov.2.2020
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26Oct
Twin City Motor Speedway
10/26/2020
Mark Dill

Indianapolis Motor Speedway founder Frank Wheeler was the driving force behind the ill-fated Twin City Motor Speedway. The attached article was originally published in Minnesota History Magazine.

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Oct.27.2020
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26Jul
A.J. Foyt SI Article
07/26/2020
Mark Dill

This article that originally appeared in Sports Illustrated in 1991, at the end of A.J. Foyt's career.

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Jul.26.2020
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20Jul
Foreword to my Book, "The Legend of the First Super Speedway"
07/20/2020
Mark Dill

Foreword by Willy T. Ribbs

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Jul.21.2020
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07Jul
Bobby Unser True Mag Inteview
07/07/2020
Mark Dill

Bobby Unser rated race drivers in 1973 True Magazine interview.

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Jul.7.2020
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23May
Preamble to Legend of the First Super Speedway
05/23/2020
Mark Dill

This is the preamble of my upcoming book, "The Legend of the First Super Speedway, the Battle for the Soul of American Auto Racing."
 

Preamble By Mark Dill
 

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Dec.8.2020
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12May
Mom Unser Chili Recipie
05/12/2020
Mark Dill

Mom Unser's lasting legacy is her wonderful racing family, but she also left us with a delicious Chili recipie. I secured the recipie from a 22-year-old CARA charity recipie book purchased so many years ago. You will enjoy.

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May.12.2020
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