When Donald finished talking about A.J. Foyt in this video, he asked, “Do you think I was fair to tell those stories?” He said that Foyt wouldn’t like people hearing about his generosity. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter @kentsterling I told him that it was more than fair. The more people hear about […]
Bobby Unser was my favorite driver when I was growing up. He was a balls to the wall competitor who seemed to want victory more than life. His car was cool. He honesty was cool. And he four ways to win that at the very least challenged the interpretation of the rules. Click here to […]
Jim Clark was one of the best drivers that many have never heard of. He won in 1965, and was killed six weeks before the 1968 race. No telling how many more 500s he would have won if not for the fatal crash in Germany. Tweet
Jim Hurtubise never won the Indianapolis 500, but when you talk to the drivers from a half-century ago, there are always stories about Jim Hurtubise. He was a character, but also a great driver. An accident at Milwaukee robbed him of some of that ability, and he became known for trying to qualify front engine […]
Donald Davidson Remembers 1957 Winner Sam Hanks
Sam Hanks was a phenomenal Indy 500 driver, who finally won the race in his last attempt at the age of 43. For those who are curious about the history of the Indianapolis 500, listen to “Talk of Gasoline Alley” every night except the night before the race during the month of May. Host Donald […]
Eddie Sachs died in a fiery crash during the 1964 Indianapolis 500 that also claimed the life of Dave MacDonald, and what followed was one of the most memorable moments in sports broadcasting history. Sid Collins, the original voice of the 500, eulogized Sachs in a poignant and extemporaneous performance that was remarkable, and stands […]
by Kent Sterling A year after I moved to Indianapolis, I grabbed a bunch of old and dusty reel-to-reels of Indy 500 highlights and sat down to try to understand the allure of this event. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter @kentsterling So many feel such enormous passion for the Indianapolis 500 that I […]
Donald Davidson knows more about the Indianapolis 500 than any man alive. Today, we turn Donald’s memory loose on the third three time champ, Mauri Rose. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter @kentsterling I think every story Donald tells is incredibly interesting, and understanding the Indy 500 as a historical event is difficult without […]
by Kent Sterlling Everyday through the Sunday, May 29, and the running of the centennial Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, we will present a video memory of one of the most important men in Indy 500 history. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter @kentsterling The features will be more or less chronological, but will always […]
by Kent Sterlling Everyday through the Sunday, May 29, and the running of the centennial Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, we will present a video memory of one of the most important men in Indy 500 history. Click here to follow Kent on Twitter @kentsterling The features will be more or less chronological, but will always […]