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Racing
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Atlas F1: The Journal of Formula One Motorsport 
 An online journal devoted to events in the world of Grand Prix Formula One auto racing. Each week it describes past and future races, reviews books on the subject, gives the latest news, and provides current statistics. The F1 "Hall of Fame" and a timeline of the sport's history make this useful for fans and novices alike. http://www.atlasf1.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Magazines, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Aug 4, 2009 Champ Car World Series
Official site for this series of Grand Prix car races. The site features an event schedule, results and standings, photos, rules, and information about tracks, drivers, teams, and car technology and specifications. Also includes news and a glossary. Some material also in Spanish. http://www.champcarworldseries.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Baseball, Photograph Collections, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Oct 11, 2005 F1-Live.com
Devoted to Formula One car racing. Includes news, current calendars for the racing season, photos, team and driver lineups, and the status of the championships. Available in French, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. http://www.f1-live.com/f1/ Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jan 11, 2007 Facts for Features Special Edition: 50th Daytona 500
Collection of statistics related to the "50th running of the Daytona 500 on Feb. 17 [2008, which] is being billed as the 'most anticipated event in [auto] racing history.'" Features changes in population, prices, and trends from 1959 (when NASCAR's 200-lap, 500-mile stock-car race was first run at Daytona International Speedway in Florida) to 2008, and statistics for Daytona Beach, Florida, Deltona-Daytona Beach Metro Area, auto racing, and automobiles. From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/011041.html Topics: Automobiles, Statistics Last updated Dec 21, 2007 Facts for Features Special Edition: Indianapolis Motor Speedway 100th Anniversary
Quick facts and statistics related to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which celebrates its centennial in 2009. "One hundred years after the first of more than 300 races at the speedway, it remains home of the world-famous Indianapolis 500, as well as NASCAR's Brickyard 400, and some motorcycle and Formula One events." Find data on Indianapolis, Indiana, auto racing, automobiles, and recreational vehicles (RVs). From the U.S. Census Bureau. http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/facts_for_features_special_editions/013417.html Topics: Automobiles, Statistics, U.S. History By Place Last updated Mar 30, 2009 Faster: The Pomona Drags
This photography exhibit "examines a remarkable, head-on confrontation between two technologies that have shaped the Southern California psyche -- cars and cameras." It features annotated images of photos of drag racing in Pomona (Southern California) during the 1960s and an introductory essay. From the California Museum of Photography, University of California, Riverside. http://www.cmp.ucr.edu/exhibitions/faster/ Topics: Automobiles Last updated Aug 22, 2006 Formula 1 Database
Contains all drivers, teams, cars, and race results since the first official FIA (Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile) Grand Prix in 1950. Also features a FAQ, news, statistics, related links, and discussion lists. Browsable and searchable. Available in English, Spanish, and German. http://www.f1db.com/tiki-index.php Topics: Automobiles, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jul 1, 2005 Formula1.com
In-depth news and events from the world of Formula One auto racing. Includes driver profiles, details about each race circuit, Fantasy F1, screensavers, games, and a caption competition for candid F1 photographs. There are "live timing" results during races and practices, and links to other F1 sites. An essential resource for fans of Formula One car racing! http://www.formula1.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Dec 21, 2004 Library Factfiles: History of the Indianapolis 500
Background information about the auto race held annually on Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Features key events in the history of the race, photos, biographies of the owners of the speedway, a lists or winners and of drivers and mechanics killed in the race, and related information. From the library of the Indianapolis Star. http://www2.indystar.com/library/factfiles/sports/autoracing/indy500.html Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections, Social Issues, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 26, 2008 NASCAR.com
Everything for the stock car racing enthusiast. Includes the Daytona 500, Winston Cup Series, Busch Series, Craftsman Truck Series, news, schedules and results. A great place to visit for last-minute stories and practice results the morning of a race. http://www.nascar.com/ Topics: Automobiles, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Dec 21, 2004 Physics of Racing Series
A collection of articles exploring the physics of car racing. There is a FAQ. http://autopedia.com/stuttgart-west/StuttPhysics.html Topics: Automobiles, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Jun 17, 2002 Race Track Locator (ChasinRacin)
Information about 1500 motor racing facilities in the U.S. and Canada is searchable via track name or location, map, or track type. Includes track address and contact information, driving directions, and structural data. Site also includes general track statistics and track photos. http://chasinracin.com/track-locator/ Topics: Automobiles, Photograph Collections, Photograph Collections: Regional, Sports, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Dec 21, 2004 |
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