Racing Through Crisis: The Winston West Series in the Shadow of the Oil Embargo

Описание: This episode of The Logbook, our History of Motorsports Series, looks back at a transformative period in American motorsports during the mid-1970s to 1979, guided by Dr. Daniel J. Simone. The episode explores how the OPEC oil embargo challenged and eventually reshaped racing, focusing on the NASCAR Winston West Series. Various significant drivers, such as Ray Elder, Jimmy Insolo, and Herschel McGriff, are highlighted alongside the struggles and triumphs of west coast racing teams. The narrative also covers the impact of the environmental movement on racing and the importance of regional talents in shaping the national scene. The episode concludes with the legacies left by these drivers and the changes in racing dynamics heading into the 1980s.



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00:00 NASCAR Winston West Series: A Turbulent Era

01:55 The 1975 Racing Season: Challenges and Changes

03:31 NASCAR Pacific Coast Late Model Division: Early Days

04:18 Riverside International Raceway: A Hub of Motorsports

04:50 The Evolution of NASCAR Winston West Series

05:26 Key Drivers and Their Legacies

06:19 Ray Elder: A Racing Legend

09:05 Herschel McGriff: The Age-Defying Lumberman

13:03 The 1976 Season: New Challenges and Opportunities

16:32 The Rise of New Champions

26:02 The 1979 Season: A Benchmark Year

35:32 The Legacy of the Winston West Series

39:57 Conclusion and Acknowledgements


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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.