Site upgrades and What’s New July 8, 2020: A history and tribute to the “All-Night Race Party” has been published. Coming later this summer is…
The Legends of the Brickyard
In 1987, ESPN began producing a new program titled Legends of the Brickyard. It featured a packaging of an official Indy 500 highlight film, edited…
Delaying the Indy 500
The 2019 COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic has caused the postponement or cancellation of countless events around the world. On March 26, 2020, it prompted the postponement…
2020 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the 104th Indianapolis 500 has been rescheduled for August 23. Since there will be no track activity during…
All-Night Race Party
“The “All-Night Race Party” was a special radio program aired on 1070 WIBC/WFNI from 1997 to 2011, the night before the Indianapolis 500. Hosted by…
Trackside
Downloads of episodes of “Trackside with Curt Cavin & Kevin Lee” from WFNI. 2008 Trackside 4-17-2008: Kevin Kalkoven, Dave Lewandowski 4-24-2008: Danica Patrick, Thomas Scheckter…
The Balloon Spectacle
One of the long-standing pre-race traditions at the Indianapolis 500 is the Balloon Spectacle. Thousands of multi-colored, helium-filled balloons are released into the air above…
2019 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
The 2019 episodes of The Talk of Gasoline Alley began Monday May 6 on 107.5/1070 The Fan (WFNI). For Podcasts & Downloads of 2020 episodes,…
History of Indy 500 Logos – The 2010s
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.…
History of Brickyard 400 Logos
Since its inception in 1994, the NASCAR Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been advertised in official capacity with a dedicated unique annual…
2018 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
The 2018 episodes of The Talk of Gasoline Alley began Monday May 7 on 107.5/1070 The Fan (WFNI). Indy 500 Coverage at 107.5/1070 The Fan…
The Grass Strip
In 1957, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway underwent a major improvement along the frontstretch pit lane. Prior to 1957, the pit area was located along the…
History of Indy 500 Logos – The 2000s
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.…
2017 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
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…
2016 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
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…
Green folding chairs
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…