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Oldfield Wins 1914 "Cactus Derby"

By: Mark Dill

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.

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Louis Meyer - 1936

This is David Story's rendering of 1936 Indianapolis 500 winner Louis Meyer. Meyer became the first three-time champion of the legendary contest, with other victories in&nb

Driver - Riding Mechanic Communication

03/25/2009

Ever wonder how drivers and riding mechanics (called "mechanicians" back in the day) communicated above the roar of unmuffled engines of hundreds of cubic inches? In many ways, the riding mechanic played a role similar to spotters with headsets standing high above ovals on the roofs on control towers today.

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