The story of the Indianapolis 500 is the story of America in a pivotal century—the beginning of the American Century. A rural nation rushing to embrace industrialization. Farm boys, fairgrounds and big city promoters. Seat of the pants courage and genuine genius. Foreign invasions—so to speak—and homeland traditions.
In 1910, the city of Indianapolis was home to 233,650 people and the 22nd largest city in America  … More
Part Two
The first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, won by Ray Harroun on the Indianapolis-built Marmon ‘Wasp’, began one of the longest sporting traditions in the world. And soon the whole world was watching. The history of the race reflects a century—The American Century—that defined a nation growing into its potential.
“The Speedway’, as it simply came to be known, was built on farmland near … More
There are two Danica Patricks – Danica the Racer and Danica the Brand.
If the future were up to Danica the Racer, chances are she’d stay right where she is, racing in IndyCar and focusing all her energy on the thing that matters most to her as a competitor: winning the Indianapolis 500.
But Danica the Brand says   … More
Audi motor racing chief Wolfgang Ullrich has reinforced the Volkswagen Group marque’s decision to stay away from Formula One.
As a debate rages about F1’s 2013 rules, it had been hoped that … More
Juan Pablo Montoya praised Kimi Raikkonen’s performance on his NASCAR debut last weekend and does not anticipate that the Finn will have much trouble quickly stepping up the stock car ladder.
The Colombian followed the debut of his former McLaren Formula 1 team-mate closely, even offering advice during practice and ahead of the race – and admitting they probably … More