Posts Tagged ‘Indianapolis 500’

MFW podcast episode 35

MFW podcast episode 35

The More Front Wing podcast returns for another season as Paul and Steph preview the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series season with special guest Jake Query.

100 years of racing, a lifetime of memories

100 years of racing, a lifetime of memories

Most of our readers likely know by now about the exhibit of Indianapolis 500 winning cars that is now on display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  Representing 71 victories in the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, these 67 cars represent the pinnacle of achievement at the world’s greatest race course. On paper, one can easily appreciate the […]

Indy journal: 1984

Indy journal: 1984

The sensational time trial run of Tom Sneva, the first new winning average speed in 12 years, and seeing the first scheduled day of time trials with one of my children were the highlights of this year’s activities for me.

If records fall, it should mean something

If records fall, it should mean something

One of the hot-topic issues preceding this year’s Month of May has been Randy Bernard’s quest to see the track records broken in an exhibition run. The stunt would garner attention, but breaking records at Indy needs to be done right.

Indy journal: 1983

Indy journal: 1983

The sensational performance of rookie Teo Fabi, the qualification of 33 cars in one day, Tom Sneva’s first race victory after three second-place finishes, and my first trip to the Speedway with one of my children as my only partner were the outstanding attractions of the year.

His voice has become an institution…

His voice has become an institution…

Paul remembers longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA Annoucer Tom Carnegie.