Oval track racingOval track racing is a form of motorsport that is contested on an oval-shaped race track. An oval track differs from a road course in that the layout resembles an oval (more precisely an ellipse or stadium), with turns in only one direction, and the direction of traffic is almost universally counterclockwise. Oval tracks are dedicated motorsport circuits, used predominantly in the United States.Indianapolis 500Annual auto race held in Speedway, Indiana, USMotor raceThe Indianapolis 500, commonly shortened to Indy 500, is an automobile race held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, United States, an enclavesuburb of Indianapolis. The event is traditionally held over Memorial Day weekend, usually the last weekend of May.Ray HarrounRay Wade Harroun (January 12, 1879 – January 19, 1968) was an American racing driver and pioneering race car constructor. He is most famous for winning the inaugural Indianapolis 500 in 1911. BiographyHarroun was born on January 12, 1879, in Spartansburg, Pennsylvania to Russell LaFayette Harroun and Lucy A. Halliday. His father was a carpenter. Ray was their youngest child. Harroun served on a U.S. Navy coaler during the Spanish American War.
Touring car racingTouring car racing is a form of motorsport racing featuring production cars, modified for competition. The discipline emphasizes close racing, balanced performance, and manufacturer diversity, with cars that still resemble their road-going counterparts. Originating in Europe in the mid-20th century, touring car racing has since expanded globally through rule sets such as Group A, Super Touring, and the FIA TCR formula.
Road racingRoad racing is a North American term to describe motorsportracing held on a paved road surface. The races can be held on a closed circuit—generally, a purpose-built racing facility—or on a street circuit that uses temporarily closed public roads. The objective is to complete a set number of laps in the least time, or to accumulate the most circuit laps within a set time.American open-wheel car racingCategory of professional-level automobile racing in North AmericaÁlex Palou, 2026 IndyCar Series ChampionAmerican open-wheel car racing, also known as Indy car racing, is a category of professional automobile racing in the United States. As of 2026, the top-level American open-wheel racing championship is the IndyCar Series, which is sanctioned by IndyCar, LLC.
Ariel AtomThe Ariel Atom is a road-legal high-performance open-wheel car made by the Ariel Motor Company based in Crewkerne, Somerset, England, and under license in North America by TMI Autotech, Inc. at Virginia International Raceway in Alton, Virginia.Street-legal vehicleMotor vehicle approved for use on public roadways Two images showing a Mazda 323F's headlights retracted and visible. Street-legal, road-legal, or road-going, refers to a vehicle such as a car, motorcycle, or light truck that is equipped and licensed for use on public roads, being therefore roadworthy. This will require specific configurations of lighting, signal lights, and safety equipment.
Stock car racingStock car racing is a form of automobile racing run on oval tracks and road courses. It originally used production-model cars, hence the name "stock car", but is now run using cars specifically built for racing. Originating in the southern United States, its largest governing body is NASCAR, whose NASCAR Cup Series is the premier top-level series of professional stock car racing.
Sports carA sports car is a type of automobile that is designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance, such as handling, acceleration, top speed, the thrill of driving, and racing capability. Sports cars originated in Europe in the early 1910s and are currently produced by many manufacturers around the world.
Marmon Motor Car CompanyMarmon Motor Car Company was an American luxury automobile manufacturer founded by Howard Carpenter Marmon and owned by Nordyke Marmon & Company of Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., and active from 1902 to 1933. It was established in 1902 but not incorporated as the successor of Nordyke Marmon & Company until 1926. In 1933 it was succeeded by Marmon-Herrington, and in 1964 the Marmon brand name was sold to the Marmon Motor Company of Denton, Texas.
Fender (vehicle)A fender is a part of an automobile, motorcycle or other vehicle body that frames a wheel well (the fender underside). Its primary purpose is to prevent sand, mud, rocks, liquids, and other road spray from being thrown into the air by the rotating tire. Fenders are typically rigid and can be damaged by contact with the road surface.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.