Writing Worth Reading
Writing Worth Reading
Sportswriter's daughter had never shown much interest in his area of expertise. Then, unaccountably, she developed an interest in NASCAR, one of the few sports her father knew virtually nothing about. Eh? Classic, charming Posnanski
The Monaco Grand Prix. "For motor-racing enthusiasts, it is the one race that hasn't really changed at all. Since 1929, when cars first wove through these narrow streets, the circuit has remained largely the same"
The select club of Formula 1 champions who retired, then returned, now has a new member: The 2007 champion, Kimi Raikkonen. Past experience suggests that the story is unlikely to end well
Fast cars, huge crowds, billions of dollars in revenue. It's Nascar racing, and Gelles goes to the Daytona 500 to find out what it's all about
![Peking To Paris Autorace [1907] Attribution Unk [RESTORED] by ralphrepo](http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2713/4074429874_47547a1e88_s.jpg "Peking To Paris Autorace [1907] Attribution Unk [RESTORED] by ralphrepo")
Via Alaska and Russia. Initial camaraderie among teams turned sour in Midwest, with accusations of cheating. Eventual winner arrived in Paris almost six months later, only to be arrested for having no headlights. A rollicking ride
"The horrifying death of IndyCar driver Dan Wheldon in a 15-car crash in Las Vegas needs to serve as a wake-up call. Earnhardt's death inspired numerous and effective safety upgrades in stock-car racing; Wheldon's must do the same"
Tribute to IndyCar racing driver, killed in a multi-car crash at season finale in Las Vegas. "One minute you're joking around at driver intros—the next, Dan's gone," said distraught rival Dario Franchitti
Interesting if friendly profile of Ferrari chairman, Luca Cordero di Montezemolo. Elegant aristocrat who pulled Ferrari up by its bootstraps. Very popular in Italy. Isn't doing much to dampen speculation that he could enter politics
Wonderful account of the first Indy 500 car race, held on 30 May 1911. Thrilling, horrifying, at times comical but compelling reading throughout. Features 40 daring drivers, dramatic crashes, confusion over the eventual winner
Only one way to find out: take a gamer to a track, enter them in a race. Enjoyable throughout: "I decided that looking fast and feeling fast would be integral to actually being fast, and I sent my helmet off to be painted"
Interview with the straightest-speaking driver in Formula One, Australian Mark Webber. On racing colleagues and bosses, his acrimonious battle with teammate Sebastian Vettel last year, and renewing the rivalry in the season to come
Ferrari the only team still active that competed in first world championship season in 1950. Their aura still vital to grand prix racing. Their view: tiny budgets, slow uncompetitive cars don't add to lustre of the sport
Ever wondered why you didn't take up motorbike racing? Pay attention from the 48" mark
