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Top of Page Source: Getty ImagesThe Civil War and the Reconstruction period that followed are among the signal events of American History. The roots of the conflict run deep, and its effects are…Thomas W. Binford Biography
Thomas W. BinfordAge: 74 Indianapolis banker who served as president of the United States Auto Club (1957-69) and chief steward (referee) of the Indianapolis 500 (1974-95). Died of a cerebral…Marvin Runyon 2004 Deaths
Marvin RunyonAge: 79 former auto executive who served as postmaster general of the U.S. Postal Service from 1992 to 1998. He also served as chairman of the Tennessee Valley Authority. Died:…Poems by Emily Dickinson: Two Worlds
by EmilyDickinsonXIXThe MountainTwo Worlds Two Worlds It makes no difference abroad, The seasons fit the same, The mornings blossom into noons, And split their pods of flame. Wild-…J. C. Furnas 2001 Deaths
J. C. FurnasAge: 95 historian and writer known for his in-depth examination of social issues. His article “…And Sudden Death” investigated auto-related deaths. The piece led to safer designs…World Time Zones Map
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Juan Manuel FangioBorn: June 24, 1911Argentine auto racer 5-time Formula One world champion (1951,54-57); 24 career wins, retired in 1958.Died: July 17, 1995Nick FaldoD - FMarshall Faulk…Graham Hill
Graham HillBorn: Feb. 15, 1929British auto racer 2-time Formula One world champion (1962,68); won Indy 500 in 1966; killed in plane crash; father of Damon.Died: Nov. 29, 1975Damon HillG -…Junior Johnson
Junior JohnsonBorn: June 28, 1931Auto Racing won Daytona 500 in 1960; also won 13 NASCAR races in 1965, including the Rebel 300 at Darlington; retired from racing to become a highly…Barney Oldfield
Barney OldfieldBorn: Jan. 29, 1878Auto racing pioneer drove cars built by Henry Ford; first man to drive car a mile per minute (1903).Died: Oct. 4, 1946Jose Maria OlazabalN - QWalter O'Malley…Trending
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