The new International Motor Racing Research Center at Watkins Glen. A prime source of historical documents, racing diaries, and written oral histories.
Located in the Detroit Public Library, the National Automotive History Collection (NAHC) is regarded as the nation's premier public automotive archive. The NAHC documents the history and development of the automobile and other forms of motorized, wheeled, and land transportation in the United States and abroad.
A research and archive facility located in Gravesend, Kent, England. Devoted to the history of the British Racing & Sports Car Clubs and that of the Octagon circuits. However, they have material on all aspects of racing as they seek to build a comprehensive history of the sport.
Database of results for all sorts of formula (F1, F2, F3, F3000, Champ Car, Atlantic, etc.), sports cars (FIA, Can-Am, ALMS, etc.), Touring, drivers, and circuits.
The objective of this website is to honor the memory of all those that paid motorsport’s saddest price -- by remembering their histories, reviewing their careers, celebrating their victories, cherishing their lives.
Preserving racing history for future generations by building a comprehensive repository of stock car racing materials. They welcome the public and assist them in their research.
The history of racing in the Sunshine State going back to the 1908 Los Angeles to Phoenix Road Race through Phoenix International Raceway and Firebird Raceway.
Here's an interesting project -- an attempt to collect and share images of as many racing program covers they can find. Side projects include entry lists and hydroplane covers.
A unique place whether you love cars or not. Offers a fascinating chronicle of American ingenuity, innovation and imagination, depicting the ever changing worlds of transportation, manufacturing, home life, entertainment and technology. Contains some of the most prized race cars in the world.
Started by a group of enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the early days of American motor racing. Houses a large collection of vintage race cars, a gift shop, racing artifacts, and a research library of rare books, documents, and photos. Located near York Springs, PA.
From their mission statement: To preserve the history of all types of motor racing in the state of Michigan, and make this history available to the public.
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