News Details
The unsuspecting combo that barnstormed the Daytona 500
Race fans will enjoy the 63rd running of the Daytona 500 later today, which reminds us that Mario Andretti is the only F1 driver in history to have won NASCAR's jewel-in-the-crown event. But even more remarkable is the fact that motorsport's greatest all-rounder achieved the feat in 1967 despite his own team's efforts to squash his chances! As a member of Ford's factory Le Mans program led by Holman Moody, Andretti was entrusted with the team's #11 Fairlane 427 for NASCAR's biggest race, having briefly sampled the '500' the year before. However, the 26-year-old burgeoning IndyCar star, who had just become an American citizen at the time, didn't get much respect from his team who pulled...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Daytona 500: The fans powering on through the pandemic
RV’s, shirtless fans and copious amounts of booze. The Daytona 500 is...
4y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Motorsport Monday: Issue 403 free to read now
With no live events to report on this week, Davey Euwema sat down for an...
4y ago from MotorsportWeek.com
You never forget your first fast one with Max
©Instagram An opportunity to enjoy a fast lap around Barcelona alongside...
4y ago from F1i.com
F1 Social Stint | Ferrari shows first images of SF21
It's time for winter break and that means drivers and teams can enjoy a...
4y ago from GPBlog.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP Sepang test: Schedule, entry list and how to...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio Quartararo responds to speculation about Honda...
No description available...
18h ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Marquez: "Gresini is the most solid option,...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
This is how every bike on the 2026 MotoGP grid looks
No description available...
22h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Nolan Siegel says pressure of contract year...
No description available...
15h ago from Motorsport.com
IndyCar announces Donald Trump-backed race on National...
IndyCar has announced an inaugural race on America's National Mall,...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power: Andretti “will be the best team in the...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
WRC Monte Carlo: Oliver Solberg continues domination...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
New WRC winter tyre expected in 2027 after Monte Carlo...
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
More than 10 tuners interested in joining WRC under...
No description available...
1w ago from Motorsport.com
Why Thierry Neuville struggled in “most difficult”...
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Madueke to haunt Chelsea after getting off mark at...
Noni Madueke made use of the time wisely. With around 20 minutes until...
1h ago from SkySports.com
Arsenal vs Chelsea live on Sky: Gunners waiting on...
No description available...
1h ago from SkySports.com
‘One to watch' – Arsenal given hope of...
Arsenal’s transfer strategy has been forced into an unexpected turn...
2h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Advantage Arsenal, but still work to do to reach...
Morning all. It's a big one this evening as we take on Chelsea in the...
2h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Williams bank new partner to unite 'two British icons'
Williams has announced the signing of a new... Read More »
55m ago from RacingNews365.com
Alonso x Newey: The star pupil has a new teacher and it's...
F1 legend Fernando Alonso has heaped praise on... Read More »
55m ago from GPFans.com
Esteban Ocon says it looks to be difficult to pass with...
Haas driver Esteban Ocon warned that overtaking... Read More »
55m ago from GrandPrix247.com
