[mudslide:picasa,0,racerviewsphotos,5826541519374257553,9,576,center]

Robby Gordon’s Eagle is pulled into pit lane

I remember watching the 1999 Marlboro 500 from Fontana.  It was a time that CART seemed to be super popular – on the surface beating out the IRL threat.  But that wasn’t the case, underneath the series was in a world of hurt and a world of greed.  That, though mattered for nothing of that fateful day.  The 31st of October 1999 will be remembered for one thing.  The passing of Greg Moore.  The Canadian was involved in heavy crash on lap 9 and died, aged 24.

It is hard not to see that crash when remembering the race.  But there was a race that happened.  It was won by Adrian Fernandez and Juan-Pablo Montoya won the title on count back from Dario Franchitti.  RacerViews photographer, Steve Sziklai was in the stands on that day and provided us with these pictures.

[mudslide:picasa,0,racerviewsphotos,5826541519374257553]

—

Photos by Steve Sziklai, 1999

RacerViews was established in 2011 and with the aim of delivering a new web experience to motorsport fans.  We bring exclusive interviews and photos from motorsports finest drivers of yesterday, today and tomorrow.  Our team of photographers, writers and driver has decades of experience in the motorsport field.  With a heavy presence on Facebook,  iTunes , Pinterest and Twitter where we have over 2900 followers,  our mission to bring exclusive content is in safe hands.  We have partnered with motorsport teams like Stig Richards Motorsport, One of a Kind Motorsport, Dark Horse Racing, Andreas Wirth Racing and MRT Performance in order to give you the best exclusive motorsport coverage.

We are always looking for new people to join our team.  If you are a motorsports photographer or journalist looking for additional exposure or a great place to learn your trade, contact us