2026 Daytona 500 Countdown

Kelly Petillo's win in the 1935 Indy 500 was the 1st time an Offenhauser engine captured the 500. There would be many more...
5 Kelly Petillo 1935 Indy winner 1st Offy win.jpeg


Rodger Ward won the Indy 500 in 1959 and 1962 driving for Bob Wilke's Leader Card team, sort of like the Team Penske of that era. Chassis by the legendary A.J. Watson, who also was Ward's chief mechanic (crew chief). Offenhauser engine. Ward's 1959 car was entered as number 5...
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Arie Luyendyk 1997 (his 2nd win in the 500).
5 1997 Arie Luyendyk Trophy.jpg


Frenchman Johann Zarco and Honda win the 2025 French GP.
5 Johann Zarco wins French GP 2025.webp


Ricky Rudd in the Tide Ride...
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Terry Labonte wins Bristol, despite the best efforts of Dale Earnhardt.
5 Terry Labonte Bristol.webp
 
Mario Andretti 1978 F1 champion...
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Mario introduced the concept of tire stagger to Colin Chapman.
5 Mario Andretti introduce concept of stagger to F1ed th.jpg


On my short list of motor racing GOAT's. And a Hollywood casting department could not possibly come up with a better look for a GOAT.
5 Mario Andretti headshot 1978.webp


Rick Mears and his 1988 Indy 500 winner. He also won the 500 in 1979, '84, and '91.
5 Rick Mears 1988 Indy 500.webp


Kyle Larson... 2 time Cup champion and counting...
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