Few race cars have generated more controversy than the STP Turbine that darned near won the 1967 Indy 500. Here’s a great little period video with the story. Continue reading
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Video: AJ Foyt Wins the 1961 Indy 500
See the legendary AJ Foyt score the first of his four Indianapolis 500 victories in this nifty three-minute newsreel short. Continue reading
Video: Cummins Diesel at the Indy 500
Cummins Diesel has a long and glorious history at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This original Cummins film from 1952 tells the story. Continue reading
Video: The 1932 Indianapolis 500
Thanks to the IndyCar Series, here’s an awesome newsreel report on the 1932 Indianapolis 500 that includes some great action both on and off the track. Continue reading
Video: Hurst/Olds Paces the 1972 Indy 500
Here’s an awesome video with a long look back at one of the great Indy 500 Pace Cars, the 1972 Hurst/Oldsmobile, and the real star of the show, Linda Vaughn. Continue reading
Video: Scott Dixon Escapes Disaster at Indy
Indy 500 polesitter Scott Dixon walked away from one of the most potentially dangerous crashes in recent memory at the 2017 Indianapolis 500. Watch this 60 seconds of amazing video. Continue reading
Secrets of the Novi V8
Equal parts legend, myth, and fable, the awesome Novi V8 is one of the great stories of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Here’s a look back at 25 years of fascinating Novi lore. Continue reading