This Week in Racing History
Michael Stucker
www.vintageRPM.com
February 3
The Porsche 917LH of Jo Siffert, Vic Elford, and Rolf Stommelen wins the 24 Hours of Daytona (1968).
Pedro Rodriguez (#18) in front of Vic Elford(#21)
Connie Kalitta becomes the first man in NHRA history to record a speed greater than 290 mph in the quarter mile when he runs 291.54 mph at Pomona, California, USA (1989).
February 5
Malcolm Campbell drives his Napier-Campbell to a World Land Speed record of 256.086 MPH (1931).
February 6
Ricardo and Pedro Rodriguez, ages 12 and 15 respectively, take part in their first auto race (1955).
February 7
Bruce McLaren drives a Cooper-Climax to victory in the Argentine Grand Prix at Buenos Aires (1960).
February 8
Revised Ferrari GTO granted homologation by FIA (1964).
February 9
Jimmy Bryan, driving a Mercury, wins the USAC stock car race on the dirt track at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona, USA (1958).
