The great Los Angeles-to-Phoenix off-road race (more commonly known as "The Cactus Derby") was another of the terrific classics from the sport's early days. In its 1914 edition, track racing legend and barnstormer Barney Oldfield entered the same Stutz racer he had piloted to fifth place in that year's Indianapolis 500.
The man Indy 500 fans called "Hercules," Jim Hurtubise was one of the great characters of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 1960's and 1970's. This video clip is both raw and amazing. Those feint of heart may not want to view as this includes some images of Hurubise's terribly burned hands as he recovered from his injuries in a Houston burn center.