Posts Tagged ‘Indianapolis Motor Speedway’
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
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
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
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…
Paul remembers longtime Indianapolis Motor Speedway PA Annoucer Tom Carnegie.
Off-season Interview Series — Howdy Bell
Longtime IMS Radio Network announcer and Indianapolis broadcasting legend Howdy Bell talks about some of the highlights of broadcasting almost 50 years of the Indianapolis 500.
Indy journal: 1982
The best weather in several years, including the first day of time trials, the first driver fatality in nine years, the four mph increase in the qualifying record, the four-car crash just a few seconds before the start of the race and, perhaps most of all, the unbelievably close finish for first place between Gordon Johncock and Rick Mears were the outstanding attractions at the Speedway this year.
Getting it right now more important than ever
Chevrolet has given INDYCAR a mulligan. Now, more than ever, INDYCAR needs to get their rules package right or they may not get another chance.
2011 IZOD IndyCar Series schedule announced
The IZOD IndyCar Series announced its mostly final schedule for the 2011 season today at the Milwaukee Mile. Highlights include a return to the Milwaukee Mile, new races at New Hampshire and Baltimore, and the 95th Indianapolis 500 on May 29, 2011.
Speculation on the 2011 schedule
An early attempt at speculation on the 2011 IZOD IndyCar Series schedule.
Mistakes prove too costly for big guns to overcome
The 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 has come and gone, and like the other 93 races before it, this rendition was full of twists, turns, surprises, and action throughout the race.