This Week in Racing History
Michael Stucker
www.vintageRPM.com
February 4
Malcolm Campbell sets a Land Speed Record of 174.833 mph in his Bluebird
at Pen Pine (1927).
February 5
Lee Shepherd becomes the first man to drive an NHRA Pro Stock car faster
than 170 mph over the 1/4-mile when he runs 174.08 mph at Pomona,
California, USA (1982).
February 6
The 24 Hours of Daytona endurance race is won by Ken Miles and Loyd Ruby
driving a Ford GT40 MkII (1966).
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 Bryant, driving a Mercury, wins the USAC stock car race on the dirt
track at the Arizona State Fairgrounds in Phoenix, Arizona, USA (1958).
February 10
Marshall Teague, driving a Hudson Hornet, wins his second straight NASCAR
race on the sand at Daytona Beach, Florida, USA (1952).
