Shake, Rattle, and Run: Chicago’s drag-famous ’57 Chevy - Hagerty
WEBApr 7, 2023 · Few drag racing cars have achieved the longevity, or popularity, of the Shake, Rattle, and Run 1957 Chevy. This Memorial Day Weekend, the candy-apple-red shoebox racer is set to compete at Great Lakes Dragaway in Union Grove, Wisconsin.
ENCORE - CHICAGO WAS ONCE FUNNY CAR HEAVEN!
WEBMay 4, 2024 · When nitro was in the tank, they had to be Funny Cars. Funny Cars in Chicago were as beloved as the Cubs, White Sox and Bears (the Chicago Bulls hadn’t been “invented” yet!). Old timers – and some not so old -- remember those days.
NASCAR roots in Chicago date back to 1954, including races at …
WEBJun 27, 2023 · Located about 20 miles southwest of Chicago in Willow Springs, Santa Fe Speedway hosted one Cup Series race way back in 1954. The race, held on July 10, 1954, was won by Dick Rathman driving...
Vintage speed demons -- Chicago Tribune
WEBMay 21, 2014 · The modern automobile wasn't even 10 years old before early enthusiasts held a race in Chicago. Six cars barreled through the city streets at harrowing speeds -- 5mph! - on a cold...
Chicago Indoor Drag Racing In The 1960s: A Complete History
WEBFeb 7, 2024 · You've seen a couple of photos, you have heard that it happened now and again, but this is the entire history of the now legendary indoor drag races held in 1962, 1963, and 1964 at the...
Motorsport at Soldier Field - Wikipedia
WEBFrom the 1940s until 1968, Soldier Field (a stadium in the United States city of Chicago) was regularly used as an motorsport venue. During this time, the stadium had a short track, which was first used for auto racing in 1935 and was last used in 1970.
Chicago's Hometown Fuelers - NHRA
WEBMay 31, 2018 · With a nod to this weekend’s JEGS Route 66 NHRA Nationals, let’s take a look at drivers from drag racing’s past who called Chicago home.
The History of Black Drag Racers in Chicago Runs Deep
WEBFeb 28, 2024 · Raylo Riley, a successful Black drag racer and the unofficial historian of the Chicago scene, speaks with reverence about the early days. “Frank King was among the first black drag racers that I know of,” Riley told Hagerty. “In 1962, King’s Chevy-powered Henry J was the car to beat at street races late at night.
Back to the ‘60s: Indoor Vintage Drag Racing Was a Thing
WEBJan 10, 2024 · The first-ever race at Chicago’s International Amphitheatre kicked off on December 30, 1962. The event attracted a crowd of 5,500 drag racing fans and 148 competitors. Cars ranged from top level Stock, Factory Experimental, and even Gassers.
Motor Sports - Encyclopedia of Chicago
WEBIn 1895 Chicago hosted America's first auto race, a road race running between Jackson Park and Evanston. The first major racing track in the Chicago area was the two-mile wooden-board Speedway Park in Maywood , which hosted open-wheel Indianapolis-style racing from 1915 to 1918.
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