Open Wheel Madness, Part 1 - Board Track Racing (Herb Anastor)

In Part 1 of "Open Wheel Madness" we dive into the exhilarating world of Board Track Racing with none other than Area Auto Racing News' (AARN) Herb Anastor, a seasoned journalist, historian and enthusiast of this high-speed sport. Herb takes us on a thrilling journey through the golden age of motor racing, where fearless daredevils hurtled around steeply banked wooden tracks at breakneck speeds. With his wealth of knowledge and passion for the subject, Herb illuminates the history, the legends, and the heart-stopping moments that defined an era where speed was king and danger lurked around every turn. 

This episode is part of our HISTORY OF MOTORSPORTS SERIES and is sponsored in part by: The International Motor Racing Research Center (IMRRC), The Society of Automotive Historians (SAH), The Watkins Glen Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Argetsinger Family - and was recorded in front of a live studio audience.

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00:00:00 Introduction and Acknowledgements

00:01:22 Herb Anastor's Journey into Motorsports

00:03:11 The Fascination with Board Track Racing

00:04:12 The Origins of Board Track Racing

00:06:13 The Rise of Board Track Racing in the US

00:12:46 Challenges and Innovations in Board Track Racing

00:19:02 Famous Figures and Cars in Board Track Racing

00:35:29 Eddie Rickenbacker's Racing Legacy

00:40:39 Eddie Rickenbacker: Ace of Aces

00:41:14 Racing Legends and Their Machines

00:41:35 The Evolution of Racing Cars

00:41:58 Board Track Racing: The Golden Era

00:42:24 The Business of Racing

00:43:30 Racing Culture and Media

00:44:15 The Mechanics of Racing

00:45:58 The Cost of Racing: Then and Now

00:48:09 Innovations in Racing Technology

00:49:12 Famous Racers and Their Stories

00:53:14 The Decline of Board Track Racing

00:57:55 Legacy and Historical Impact

01:11:16 Conclusion and Reflections