An awesome new show at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum celebrates the lives and times of the Unsers, Indy’s most successful racing family. Continue reading
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Video: Bob Sweikert Wins the 1955 Indianapolis 500
Here’s an awesome, in-depth newsreel feature on the 1955 Indianapolis 500 in bright and beautiful color. 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
Jim McCraw Reports From Historic Gasoline Alley at the 2016 Indy 500
This year’s 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 featured the largest assembly of vintage Indy cars ever assembled in one place. Veteran automotive journalist Jim McCraw was there for the spectacle, and here’s his report. Continue reading
Two Wheels Too Many: The Story of the Pat Clancy Special
The Pat Clancy Special of 1948-49 easily qualifies as one of the strangest cars ever to run in the Indianapolis 500. Here’s the story behind this unique machine. Continue reading
Sweetheart of the Speedway: the Boyle Maserati 8CTF
REVISED AND EXPANDED — With two straight Indianapolis 500 wins in a long, distinguished racing career, the Boyle Maserati 8CTF is one of the all-time sweethearts of the Speedway. Here’s the fascinating story. Continue reading
Jim Hurtubise and the Mallard-Offy
Here’s one of the most beloved stories in Speedway history: the tale of Jim Hurtubise and his Mallard-Offy, the last roadster to race in the Indianapolis 500. Continue reading