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Paul Goldsmith, Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR icon, dies at 98
Paul Goldsmith, an Indianapolis 500 and NASCAR veteran and icon, has died at the age of 98. The news of his death was confirmed by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and NASCAR.
A West Virginia native, Goldsmith grew up in Detroit, Michigan, and began racing motorcycles as a teenager after the end of World War II. He became an American Motorcyclist Association expert on Harley-Davidson machines — netting his largest two-wheel triumph at the Daytona 200 and ending the Harley-Davidson’s drought in the event, according to a news release from NASCAR.
He balanced his winning ways while working full-time at the Chrysler factory in Detroit, the Speedway said in its own news release.
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While racing motorcycles, Goldsmith also tried his hand at stock car racing, winning a 250-mile race in 1953 at the Detroit Fairgrounds, according to the Speedway. He made his final motorcycle start in 1956 before focusing on stock car racing.
He earned his first NASCAR victory that year in a 300-mile race at Langhorne in the team by legendary car owner Smokey Yunick, NASCAR said.
“Paul Goldsmith had more natural talent than any driver I ever had anything to do with,” Yunick was quoted as saying in Peter Golenbock’s 1993 book, “American Zoom.” “He’s a very, very quiet, likable guy…good manners. A very, very fast race driver and had extremely quick reflexes. Inside of three or four races, he was as good as there was.”
Goldsmith has the distinction of being the final NASCAR Grand National winner on the old beach course in Daytona Beach in 1958. It was the end of an era as the 2.5-mile Daytona International Speedway opened the next year.
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In 1959, Goldsmith teamed up with another legendary car owner — Ray Nichels — and went on to dominate the U.S. Auto Club Stock Car circuit, claiming 26 victories in 85 starts, according to the Speedway.
He shifted to NASCAR in 1964 and went on to win nine races and earned 59 top-10 finishes in 127 starts, the Speedway said. His last NASCAR win came in 1966 at Bristol (Tennessee) Motor Speedway.
Goldsmith competed in the Indianapolis 500 on six occasions, NASCAR said. His best performance was in 1960 when he finished in third place.
Goldsmith, who officially stepped away from competitive racing in 1960, is credited with helping to develop water-circulating technology that served as a precursor to the cool-suit technology that modern race car drivers rely on.
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Goldsmith was inducted into the AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame in 1999, the Motorsports Hall of Fame of America in 2008, and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame in 2016.
He was predeceased by his wife, Helen, and son, Greg, the Speedway reported. He is survived by his daughter, Linda Goldsmith-Slifer.
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How to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Minnesota Vikings will take on the Chicago Bears today. The Vikings are currently 8-2, an impressive run so far this season, and will be looking to add a fourth win to their current streak after last Sunday’s 23-13 win against the Tennessee Titans. The Bears, on the other hand, are entering this game on the heels of a four-game losing streak after a tough 20-19 loss against the Green Bay Packers last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Vikings vs. Bears game today, whether or not you have cable.
How and when to watch the Minnesota Vikings vs. Chicago Bears
The Vikings vs. Bears game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
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How to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts NFL game today: Livestream options, more
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The Detroit Lions will face off against the Indianapolis Colts today. The Lions enter this game as top contenders with a near-perfect record of 9-1 so far this season. The Colts, who are 5-6 this season, could have a tough game on their hands against the Lions but will be looking to rack up another win after prevailing over the New York Jets in a tight game last Sunday.
Here’s how and when you can watch the Colts vs. Lions game today, whether or not you have cable.
Here’s how and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts
The Lions vs. Colts game will be played on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. ET (11:00 a.m. PT). The game will air on Fox and stream on Fubo and the platforms featured below.
How and when to watch the Detroit Lions vs. Indianapolis Colts game without cable
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Experience NFL action like never before with Fubo’s comprehensive sports streaming platform. From Sunday showdowns to primetime matchups, catch every NFL game across major networks including CBS, Fox, NBC, ABC, ESPN and NFL Network. Choose the Pro package to unlock 200+ channels and limitless DVR storage, or elevate your game-day experience with the Elite with Sports Plus package, featuring NFL RedZone’s commercial-free scoring highlights and stunning 4K quality.
Test drive the service with a no-commitment seven-day free trial, and share the excitement with family and friends — Fubo supports simultaneous streaming on up to 10 devices, so everyone can watch their favorite teams.
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Watching NFL games, including Fox broadcasts, is simple with Hulu + Live TV, which includes 90 channels, unlimited DVR storage, and access to NFL preseason games, live regular season games and studio shows. The service includes ESPN+ and Disney+ in the subscription.
Want to watch today’s game live on your smartphone? If so, NFL+ streaming service is the solution you’re looking for. It lets you watch NFL Network and out-of-market games on mobile devices, with an upgrade option to NFL+ Premium that includes NFL RedZone for watching up to eight games simultaneously. Note that NFL+ only works on phones and tablets, not TVs.