We all know Ray Harroun won the inaugural #Indy500 in 1911… but did he really? 🤔

The first #F1 calendar was composed of major Grands Prix throughout continental Europe… but it started with the #BritishGP . But why? Why not at Monaco? #formula1 #motorsport

Ever wondered what the fashion mavens of 1933 were wearing to the #Indy500? I did some digging and found the answer — plus some early WAG coverage, too! open.substack.com/pub/deadlypa...

Timing is critical for understanding a modern race… so how the hell did they do in 1911 for the first #Indy500? Turns out, the answer is: they did it poorly. As in, it was catastrophically bad: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgd4...

For decades, the Offenhauser engine dominated the #Indy500 — but its origins stem back to the early 1920s, and to a man who claimed his best ideas came from the supernatural realm. This is the story of Harry Miller. www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4bj...

The Mille Miglia was one of the most iconic road races in the world. But how did it get started?

What would it take to fix a Grand Prix? For years, journalists and historians thought they'd figure it out! #motorsport #f1 #grandprix

New Substack with some thoughts on Miami 🏁 open.substack.com/pub/deadlypa...

Did you know the #MiamiGP can trace its #F1 origins back to the 1980s — and to a Cuban immigrant? www.youtube.com/watch?v=kdFA...

The #CanadianGP has been an #F1 calendar staple since the late 1960s… but a spat between two beer sponsors almost killed the race!

I set out to uncover the story of one Lotus #F1 staffer being arrested at the 1972 Spanish Grand Prix… and found a whole different police run-in instead! #formula1 #teamlotus #motorsport #spanishgp

In 1976, Enzo Ferrari distributed a book called "Il Flobert" that was basically a roast of all the #F1 media members he'd worked with over the years and I am DESPERATE to get my hands on it: open.substack.com/pub/deadlypa...

Happy #MiamiGP week to all who celebrate! But I am afraid that #F1-only fans need to tip their cap to the #Indy500, because we wouldn't have this race without Indy! youtu.be/rfaf6XoX7Cw?...

It's been rare for a major auto race to be canceled purely on speculative safety grounds, but that's just what happened at the 2001 Firestone Firehawk at Texas Motor Speedway. #motorsport #indycar #motorsporthistory #motorsportsafety

This clip is pulled from the Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys podcast episode titled, “How Mercedes powered Hitler's motorsport arms race.” Give it a listen! open.spotify.com/episode/0DFD...

If you want to thank one man for the professionalization of the at-track race team, you'll have to talk about none other than Alfred Neubauer.

If you want to thank one man for the professionalization of the at-track race team, you'll have to talk about none other than Alfred Neubauer.

Today, we're celebrating the father of the Corvette: Zora Arkus-Duntov. #corvette #chevrolet #generalmotors #gmhistory

The world of American open-wheel racing was already at odds when, in 1978, a tragic and fatal plane crash changed everything.

Motorsport journalists face plenty of opportunities for conflicts of interest. Here are some ways to think about it: open.substack.com/pub/deadlypa...

The Long Beach Grand Prix was last weekend, and while we know it today as an #IndyCar event, it got started with #Formula1 in mind! But to conquer California, #F1 first had to conquer… adult theaters. youtu.be/6o4A5Q52Pjs?...

Boycotts. Deaths. And the first points scored for a woman in #F1. This month on “Deadly Passions, Terrible Joys,” I’m taking a deeper look into the chaotic 1975 Spanish Grand Prix… with the help of Mario Andretti. open.spotify.com/episode/1HU9...

Love her or not, Danica Patrick made history #OnThisDay in 2008 by becoming the only woman to win a major open-wheel racing event in an American series. #danicapatrick #indycar #motorsporthistory #womeninmotorsport

Phil Hill, #F1's first American world champion, was a VERY unlikely fit to become a racing driver. #formula1 #philhill #f1history

Today @elizablackstock.bsky.social taught me that a South African woman is one of only five women to have ever competed in Formula One. You too can learn incredible historical racing facts by subscribing to her award-winning podcast: @deadlypassions-pod.bsky.social

The 1971 #SpanishGP marked a major turning point in #F1 : it was the first race where slick tires were used! But how did they get there? #firestone #goodyear #formula1

When motorsport was first introduced in the US, there was no such thing as a "race weekend." Today I'm looking into the wild schedules of some of those early events! (Anyone wanna recreate the weeklong program from the LA Motordrome?) deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/what-race-...

The #SaudiArabianGP would have been this weekend, but I'm still looking into the way Saudi Arabia is reshaping the global sporting landscape with massive sponsorships in sports like #F1. (And yes, we're addressing sportswashing.) youtu.be/KeEkWtaxVxY

The very first #MonacoGP took place #OnThisDay back in 1929. Its victor? A man who would later play a major role in the French resistance during World War II.

It's big news when an #F1 driver says he's not happy with a car today… but imagine what would happen if he wrote a whole letter to his team boss claiming he's not going to race. Jochen Rindt didn't have to imagine.

Imagine you turned up to compete in an #F1 race, only to find out the rules had changed and you probably won't have a chance to qualify. That happened at the 1970 #SpanishGP.

#OnThisDay in #F1 history, one venue hosted a Grand Prix for the first — and last — time.  That venue? Donington Park. (And yes, this is the Sonic the Hedgehog trophy race!!!!) #formula1 #europeangp #doningtonpark

You don't have to let our corporate overlords take over your soul just because you want to watch #F1. Stay punk! open.substack.com/pub/deadlypa...

Even though there's no #BahrainGP this week, I'm still digging into the country's #F1 ties on YouTube, specifically regarding the state investment Bahrain has made in McLaren Racing… and what could happen next. youtu.be/0O4GvMy_zms?...

In the consistently fatal #Formula1 of the 1960s, Jim Clark's death came as a unique surprise to drivers at the time. But why? #f1 #jimclark #teamlotus

After decades of mystery, we've finally started to uncover some of the real details about L. W. Wright, one of #NASCAR's most notorious conmen.

In 2004, #Formula1 made history by hosting the inaugural #BahrainGP — a move that paved the way for the massive influx of Middle Eastern venues we see on the calendar today. #formula1 #bahrain #f1lore

German racer Hans Stuck was critical in establishing Auto Union's dominance during the Nazi racing era... but his Jewish ties nearly saw him fired from the team.

When a journalist's access relies on explicit approval from a sport, there is no free press. But the Max Verstappen incident in Japan should open the doors for a greater conversation about the state of #F1 media. deadlypassionsterriblejoys.substack.com/p/there-is-n...

It's rare for a #Formula1 Grand Prix to be canceled, especially if it's a race we've seen on the calendar for the past few years. Today, I'm talking #F1 cancellations in the past, and how they compare to the current situation with the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix. youtu.be/Aaq2qdiQxns

This first talk centers on the women who transformed the racing world and paved the way for the women of the future.

Missed my women's history month talks at the San Antonio Public Library system? Never fear!! I'll be uploading all three of them on YouTube, Substack, and anywhere you get your audio-only podcasts over the next few weeks! www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KQd...

After surviving racing's most dangerous decade, Clay Regazzoni's #F1 career ended with a 150-mph brake failure at Long Beach that left him paralyzed. But he didn't let that stop him. #formula1 #clayregazzoni #motorsporthistory

Cheryl Glass was consistently the first Black woman to compete at countless race tracks across America, but her legacy has been tarnished by a complete misunderstanding of mental health. #cherylglass #womeninmotorsport

Are you a new motorsport journalist who just cannot get a good answer from a driver? I've got a few tips that might be able to help you mine something far more interesting! #motorsport #motorsportjournalist #f1 #formula1

Before Honda ever released a production car, it started developing an #F1 machine. In honor of the #JapaneseGP this weekend, this week's YouTube vid is looking at Honda's first foray into Formula 1! www.youtube.com/watch?v=SF31...

Janet Guthrie transformed the world of #NASCAR for women… but she knew that backlash was hiding around every corner. #womeninmotorsport #womeninnascar #womenshistorymonth

man's finally got the time to catch up

Camille du Gast was born to be a racer in an era where women were hard-pressed to exist without their husbands. #camilledugast #motorsport #womeninmotorsport #womenshistorymonth

Did you know that Sebring actually SAVED American road racing? Back in the 1950s, racing on public roads was banned in the USA. Sebring was one of the few tracks built on private property! #sebring #motorsport #motorsporthistory