This Race in Racing History (February 25-March 3)
This Week in Racing History Michael J. Stucker February 25 F1 and sportscar racer Tony Brooks born (1932). February 26 Australian Touring Car Legend Peter Brock born in Hurstbridge, Victoria, Australia (1945). Jeff Gordon wins the Goodwrench ...
This Week in Racing History
Michael J. Stucker
February 25
F1 and sportscar racer Tony Brooks born (1932).
February 26
Australian Touring Car Legend Peter Brock born
in Hurstbridge, Victoria, Australia (1945).
Jeff Gordon wins the Goodwrench 500 NASCAR
Winston Cup race at Rockingham, North Carolina,
USA (1995).
February 27
Tony Schumacher sets an NHRA Top Fuel 1/4 mile
ET record of 4.503 seconds at Pomona, California,
USA (1999).
February 28
Richard Petty scores his first NASCAR victory
when he wins on the dirt track at the Charlotte
Fairgrounds (1960).
Sportscar racer Bruce Leitzinger born (1969).
March 1
Jackie Stewart wins the South African Grand Prix
in a Matra MS10-Ford. Last race for the MS10
(1969).
March 2
Michael Andretti drives a Swift-Ford to victory
in the CART Marlboro Grand Prix of Miami at
Homestead, Florida, USA. First CART win for Swift
in their first CART race (1997).
March 3
Dick Johnson drives the Zupps Improved Touring
Holden Torana XU-1 for the first time, at Amaroo
Park, Australia (1973).
Capps, Schumacher score their first wins of 2018
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Schumacher unconcerned by new crew chief’s lack of Top Fuel experience
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Hagan, Brown, Enders lead first day of NHRA Spring Training
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Bathurst 12 Hour: Record provisional pole for Engel
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Ford still not satisfied with Supercars Gen3 parity
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