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Formula 1 Retrospective: 1950 Monaco Grand Prix

Posted on March 3, 2011 by gharls

1950 RACE 2 PRINCIPALITY OF MONACO 21 May, Eleventh Grand Prix de Monaco Circuit de Monaco Maiden Monaco meeting within the modern Formula 1 World Championship format. P1 Grid: J.M. Fangio, Argentina, Alfa Romeo 158. (maiden, career). Fangio (Alfa Romeo) … Continue reading →

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NASCAR Retrospective: 1953 Daytona Grand National

Posted on March 2, 2011 by gharls

Long before Bill France constructed his famous speedway on the western outskirts of Daytona Beach, the Series conducted its winter classic on the already esteemed Daytona Beach and Road Course.  The 4.2 mile circuit consisted of a southerly two-mile paved … Continue reading →

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Formula 1 Retrospective: 1950 British Grand Prix

Posted on March 1, 2011 by gharls

1950 RACE 1 SILVERSTONE, ENGLAND 13 May, Third British Grand Prix Silverstone Circuit Maiden meeting for the modern Formula l World Championship format. P1 Grid: E.G. Farina, Italy, Alfa Romeo SpA 158. 1.5 liter supercharged inline eight, Pirelli. (maiden, career). … Continue reading →

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Ferris Bueller’s Day Off …

Posted on February 27, 2011 by gharls

NASCAR We here at DGM rolled our eyes all week as wunderboy Trevor Bayne basked in glory over his improbable Daytona 500 victory. Bayne makes for a fabulous story, but  goodness, give the media a little bit of rope … … Continue reading →

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