For over twenty-five years, two American legends have maintained a quiet working relationship in the foothills of Alabama, while the successes of their unique relationship roll across the nation. Since 1981, Harley-Davidson Motor Company has...
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McCaig Wellborn Research Library
CUTLINE INFORMATION: The McCaig-Wellborn Research Library at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum (IMHOF) is undergoing a 1,600 square foot expansion. The library houses some 14,000 books and periodicals and more than 10,000 photos. It is open...
Rocket Car Roars Into the Imagination
Appearing to be more missile than car, the Budweiser Rocket Car at the International Motorsports Hall of Fame and Museum (IMHOF) is one fast machine. It’s also a “must see” exhibit for visitors. Powered by a...
The Bandits Last Ride
On November 13, 1994, Harry Gant brought an end to a career that had spanned twenty-one years at NASCAR’s highest level. In what seemed like fate, Gant rode his trusty steed, the No.33 Skoal Bandits car, to a 33rd-place finish....
Blue and Yellow Wasnt As Intimidating As Black
Before he became “The Intimidator”, before the black #3 struck fear in the hearts of competitors, Dale Earnhardt drove to his first NASCAR Cup Series Championship in a blue and yellow 1980 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. Visitors to the...
Battlestar Shines Bright At The International Motorsports Hall of Fame
In 1987 a rookie driver assumed control of the Ranier/Lundy #28 Ford Thunderbird. He carried with him the legacy of a last name made famous by his father and uncle, two drivers who had found success on NASCAR’s grandest stage. The driver,...
Special Tribute For NASCARs 60th Anniversary Honors Champions Past and Present
The past and present of NASCAR will converge on stage during the International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony on April 24. Standing side-by-side will be Raymond Parks, owner of the car driven by Robert "Red"...
Ralph Seagraves 2008 International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee
Ralph Seagraves liked to refer to himself as being "just a little ol' cigarette salesman from Winston-Salem." In reality, he was much, much more than that. A longtime employee with R.J. Reynolds Tobacco Co., Seagraves was at...
Legends Of Racing Abound At International Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
When the International Motorsports Hall of Fame holds its 2008 Induction Ceremony on Thursday April 24th, the attendees will include a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500, a pair of drivers who combined for a total of five NASCAR Cup...
Everett Cotton Owens 2008 International Motorsports Hall of Fame Inductee
Everett "Cotton" Owens was a two-timer. And proud of it. Owens had a successful career in the 1950s and early '60s as a stock-car racer, followed by an equally notable career as a car owner. "I'm...