Bill Vuckovich cemented his reputation as the iron man of American racing with his dominating victory in the brutal 1953 Indy 500. Continue reading
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Video: Donald Davidson on the 1911 Marmon Wasp
The Marmon Wasp that won the first Indy 500 in 1911 is easily one of the most important race cars in existence. Here, renowned historian Donald Davidson tells its story. Continue reading
Smokey Yunick’s Winged Watson-Offy
Who was the first to use an aerodynamic wing on a race car? We wouldn’t attempt to tackle that one, but we can name one of the early adopters: Smokey Yunick at Indy in 1962. Continue reading
The Story of Ol’ Calhoun, Parnelli’s 1963 Indy 500 Winner
The Watson-Offy roadster known as Ol’ Calhoun enjoyed an illustrious career even before it won the 1963 Indianapolis 500 with driver Parnelli Jones. Continue reading
Video: Secrets of AJ Foyt’s Watson-Offy Roadster
Join Donald Davidson of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum as he tells the story of the last roadster to win the Indy 500, AJ Foyt’s Watson-Offy. Continue reading
Video: Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser remember Andy Granatelli
Andy Granatelli was one of the great characters in American motorsports. Here are two more characters, Parnelli Jones and Bobby Unser, with some memorable stories about Andy. Continue reading
Video: When Ford, Lotus, and Jim Clark Conquered the 1965 Indy 500
In 1965, Colin Chapman, Jim Clark, and the Ford Motor Company teamed up to change the Indy 500 forever. Continue reading