Everything about the Indianapolis Motor Speedway makes imperfect sense. The 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 is six days away, and while the race will be the star – as it always is – the traditions that have been built over the previous 99 Greatest Spectacles in Racing are a huge part of the fabric […]
“Who is Chris Pine?” I was asked by a long time Indianapolis sports media type in an actual conversation earlier today. “I don’t know,” I replied. “He’s dropping the green flag.” “For today’s practice?” “For the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500.” “Is he a country music guy?” “Let me google him… Nope, he played […]
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of my favorite places on the planet, and when May rolls around that is where I choose to work. Because of technology, we can do my radio show anyplace we like with minimal tech support, so why not do the show from Jonathan Byrd Racing’s garage (B-20) everyday the track […]
by Kent Sterling Hey, IndyCar had to do something! Three cars in four days flipped over during practice, and a wonderful combination of luck and great engineering allowed all three drivers to walk away unscathed. How long could that be expected to continue? Somebody was going to get hurt or killed, and until somebody figures […]
by Kent Sterling In 49 states, Jim Nabors is a ghost of TV past … but this is Indiana. To those living outside Indiana, the thought of an actor without a single credit in the last 23 years being the the centerpiece of a pre-race ceremony – any pre-race ceremony – is ludicrous. It sounds […]
by Kent Sterling The Indy 500 is not the iconic event it once was, but there is still something amazing about being at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway each May. It just feels right to come out here and watch cars fly around this place. It’s a little different this May with the month starting not […]
by Kent Sterling There are moments in sports that are magical. For people who have never been to the Indianapolis 500 they just don’t get it, but Jim Nabors singing “Back Home Again in Indiana” is at the top of the list. The Indianapolis 500 isn’t just a race, it’s a celebration of speed, tradition, […]
by Kent Sterling Today is Carb Day. It features the final practice prior to the running of the 97th Indianapolis 500. RVs and tents pop up in the Coke Lot and at the corner of Camp and Brew. A middling rock band plays for thousands of way overserved knuckleheads – this year it’s Poison. And […]