The 2017 month of May episodes of The Talk of Gasoline Alley began Monday May 8 on 107.5/1070 The Fan (WFNI). A special “pre-May” segment was aired as part of Trackside with Curt Cavin & Kevin Lee on April 5. For Podcasts & Downloads of 2017 episodes, see Indy 500 Coverage at 107.5/1070 The Fan … More 2017 The Talk of Gasoline Alley Episode Guide
For Podcasts & Downloads of 2016 episodes, see Indy 500 Coverage at 93.5/1070 The Fan For Talk of Gasoline Alley Episode Guides from 2000-2015, see TOGA Episode Guides 93.5 FM / 1070 AM The Fan WFNI 7-8 pm: Trackside with Curt Cavin & Kevin Lee Presented by Verizon 8-9 pm: The Talk of Gasoline Alley Mon. … More 2016 The Talk of Gasoline Alley Epsiode Guide
There is just something about those green folding chairs that we will all miss. The ongoing grandstand renovation project will eliminate most of these nostalgic green chairs. They date back to the 1960s. They replaced wooden chairs that were once used for the same purpose. They were used in the Penthouse upper decks (E stand, … More Green folding chairs
First published in 2016 Consider yourself somewhat fortunate if you had the privilege to see first-hand the old garages that stood at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway until 1985. The iconic green and white barn doors defined Gasoline Alley for many decades, including what most consider the “golden age” of Indianapolis. But as we approach the … More The new garages are…30 years old!?!
The race record for the Indianapolis 500 was set in 2013 by Tony Kanaan (average speed 187.433 mph). The race featured a 133-lap caution free segment that spanned from lap 61 through 193, which greatly aided in the exceptional average speed. Two late-race caution periods stymied the torrid pace over the final seven laps, however. … More The Fastest 500s (Part 2)
When it comes to fast races at Indianapolis, lately they’ve come in pairs. Case in point, 1990-1991, 2011-2012, 2013-2014. Of those recent years, the four fastest Indy 500s to date have the unique distinction of being held in consecutive pairs, and have curious similarities. The race record for the Indianapolis 500 was set in 2013 … More The Fastest 500s (Part 1)
The 2013 Indianapolis 500 was a record-breaking race in many categories. It stands as the fastest Indy 500 ever run (187.433 mph average speed), and saw the 33-car field complete a record 5,863 laps out of a possible 6,600 (88.8%). The race also tied the record for most cars running at the finish (26), most … More The 2013 race: 84 lead changes (unofficially)
Since the track opened in 1909, the now-famous wheel & wing logo has graced the official program, tickets, and other paraphernalia for the Indianapolis 500. In 1981 the Speedway began marketing the race in official capacity with a dedicated unique annual logo. This logo was printed on the ticket, the program cover, the official poster, … More History of Indy 500 Logos – The 1990s
For individual episode downloads, see Audio Downloads The Centennial Celebration (2011) Narrated by Kevin Lee, Scott Johnston, Matt Hicks, R.J. Crace, Mark Montieth Episode 1 – Introduction, Carl Fisher, construction of the track & 1909-1910 race, the 1911 race Episode 2 – 1912-1941, Early owners, Eddie Rickenbacker, Borg-Warner Trophy Episode 3 – Post WWII (1946-1949) and … More History of the 500 Episode Guide
Since the track opened in 1909, the now-famous wheel & wing logo has graced the official program, tickets, and other paraphernalia for the Indianapolis 500. Arguably a unique race logo has also been featured on the face of the TICKETS almost every year dating back to 1911. In some cases these were simple variations of … More History of Indy 500 Logos – The 1980s
