Posts Tagged ‘Indianapolis Motor Speedway’
Indy journal: 1987
This year’s activity at the Speedway was highlighted by the dominance of Mario Andretti, the surprise race victory of Al Unser, and the large number of pre-race crashes. On the home front, my usual happiness at this time of the year was tempered considerably by the serious illness and hospitalization of Dad.
Indy journal: 1986
This year’s race was certainly one that will be remembered for a long time by anybody who saw it. It was the closest 1-2-3 finish in race history, the second-closest 1-2 finish in race history, the second time in five years that the race was red flagged before it started, the first race completed in less than three hours, the first race to be telecast live, and the first time since 1915 that the entire race had to be postponed from its original scheduled date.
Superfan finds solace in INDYCAR in time of tragedy
Kyle Lewis is one of INDYCAR’s biggest superfans. But when his brother was killed in action in Afghanistan just days before Kyle’s first Indianapolis 500, he found that his devotion to INDYCAR meant more to him than ever.
Indianapolis: Paul’s Race Day thoughts — Part II
Paul looks back at some of the major storylines coming out of last weekend’s Indianapolis 500.
MFW podcast episode 44
Paul and ESPN.com motorsports writer John Oreovicz discuss last weekend’s Indianapolis 500 and whether former INDYCAR CEO Tony George should have role in the current INDYCAR administration.
Indianapolis: Steph’s Race Day thoughts
Steph’s recounts her experiences and emotions from the Centennial Anniversary running of the Indianapolis 500.
Indianapolis: Paul’s Race Day thoughts — Part I
Paul reviews pre-race festivities and excitement of race day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indianapolis: Paul’s Saturday thoughts
Paul recounts his experiences on the day before the Indianapolis 500.
Indianapolis: Steph’s Carb Day thoughts
Steph offers her observations on the events of Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indianapolis: Paul’s Carb Day thoughts
Paul shares news and observations from Carb Day at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Indianapolis: Preview
More Front Wing co-editors Paul and Steph will both be in Indianapolis this weekend for the 100th anniversary running of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Here’s what to expect from this weekend’s coverage.