Howard Keck won both the Indianapolis 500 and the Kentucky Derby

June 12, 2015 by Leave a comment

American businessman Howard B. Keck has a unique place in sports history.  He was the owner of a Championship auto racing team which won the Indianapolis 500 twice and the owner of a thoroughbred horse which won the Kentucky Derby.

Keck was the son of California oilman William Myron Keck.   ...

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Book Review–Vukovich, an inspiring story of American achievement

June 9, 2015 by Leave a comment

Book Review:  Vukovich, an inspiring story of American achievement by Bob Gates.

Bill Vukovich was quite possibly the greatest auto racer to ever win the Indianapolis 500.  He was one of the California midget racers who took Championship racing by storm in the early 1950s. The record book clearly shows ...

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Banker accused of stealing F1 replica steering wheel from Mercedes-Benz World

February 19, 2015 by Leave a comment

In a case that is stranger than fiction, Colin Butcher was accused of stealing a 2000 British pound replica of the F1 steering wheel of Nico Rosberg used during the 2012 campaign from Mercedes-Benz World in Brooklands, England.

The steering wheel went missing on August 19, 2014.  Upon review of ...

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Dean Smith & Tony Hulman–two legends of sport

February 9, 2015 by Leave a comment

Yesterday the sports world learned of the passing of Dean Smith, the legendary coach of the University of North Carolina Tar Heels (1961-1997).

When I think about Dean Smith and Tony Hulman, several things strike me.  Both were legends in their time and had a profound impact on the sport ...

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