Thursday, 27 April 2023

Death, gangsters, revolution, champion driver kidnapped: It all happened at one Formula One race

The 1958 Cuban Grand Prix featured a revolution, death, gangsters and the kidnapping of champion Juan Manuel Fangio. 'Like a bad movie,' driver says.

      


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Thursday, 20 April 2023

Family of Michael Schumacher to take legal action over AI interview with Formula One legend, per report

A German magazine published a cover story with an AI-generated interview with Formula 1 legend Michael Schumacher. His family is taking legal action.

      


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Friday, 14 April 2023

The night sprint car racer Justin Owen died: 'Please tell me he's out of the car'

USAC sprint car racer Justin Owen's car made a shriek as it went airborne. Moments later, sirens screamed as EMTs performed CPR. People began to cry.

      


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Thursday, 13 April 2023

World Rally Championship driver Craig Breen dies in testing accident at 33

Craig Breen, an eight-time podium finisher and 30-time stage winner in the WRC, died following a testing accident ahead of next week's Croatia Rally.

      


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Sunday, 9 April 2023

Justin Owen, 26-year-old sprint car driver, dies in crash at Lawrenceburg Speedway

Sprint car racer Justin Owen died Saturday from injuries sustained in a massive crash during the USAC's AMSOIL Sprint Car National Championship.

      


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