1070 The Fan WFNI 7-8 pm: Trackside with Curt Cavin & Kevin Lee 8-9 pm: The Talk of Gasoline Alley Mon. 5-4-2015: Jim Clark at Springfield in Bobby Marshman’s dirt car, Donald’s tea with Jim Clark, also…when races stopped being one-day events and races on consecutive days, Sally Stokes (Jim Clark’s then-girlfriend), Don Freeland (Dave … More 2015 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
1070 The Fan WFNI 7-8 pm: Trackside with Curt Cavin & Kevin Lee 8-9 pm: The Talk of Gasoline Alley Mon. 4-28-2014: No show due to Pacers playoff game Tue. 4-29-2014: (Email only show) Discussion of Donald’s IUPUI class, was Gaston Chevrolet a naturalized U.S. citizen at the time his won the race?, film footage … More 2014 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
1070 “The Fan” WFNI-AM and simulcast on 107.5 FM -Co-host Kevin Lee -Weeknights at 8-9 p.m. / Weekends at 6 p.m. 5-6-2013 (Mon): Jerry Baker, Jim Hurtubise and the front-engined Mallard, the 1913 race and Jules Goux drinking champagne, Helene Yockey the widow of both Joe Russo and Billy Winn, racing widows, Rodger Ward in … More 2013 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
Donald Davidson with Kevin Lee and/or Curt Cavin -Weeknights at 8-9 p.m. / Weekends at 6 p.m. Tue 5-1-2012: No show…Kevin Lee was still traveling back from the Brazil race; and Donald’s history class was finishing up its final night. Wed 5-2-2012: Welcome, brief discussion about Donald’s IUPUI class, brief history of “The Talk of … More 2012 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
(D) = Dave from Marion (P) = Paul in Racine (J) = Jerry from Delphi Mon 5-2-2011 – Ted Horn, “Rookies” in 1911 (as opposed to those who drove in IMS events in 1909-10), Bobby Johns, Cliff Durant, Jud Phillips (D), Russ Snowberger. Tue 5-3-2011 – Sea Snack Shrimp Cocktail Special, Ray Harroun before 1911, … More 2011 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
Notes: -WFNI 1070 The Fan -Donald joined by new Co-Host Kevin Lee -Show reduced back to a one hour show from 6-7 pm -Trackside aired from 7-8 pm on 1070 AM -Second hour of TOGA aired on Network Indiana from 7-8 pm for most of the month (podcast available for download) -Podcasts downloadable online 5-3-2010: … More 2010 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
Notes: -WFNI 1070 The Fan -Two hour show from 6-8 pm on 1070 AM (6-7 pm on some nights) -Donald Davidson hosts by himself -Podcasts downloadable online 4-29-2009: Rene Dreyfus; Bob Veith (D); first year with all same engine/chassis/tire; year of most second-gen drivers; year of most brothers; Don Freeland and Veith; relatives; trivia about … More 2009 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
-WIBC transitioned to 93.1 FM; 1070 AM became WFNI 1070 The Fan -Network Indiana Show abandoned in favor of two hour show from 6-8 pm on 1070 AM (6-7 pm on some nights) -Donald Davidson hosts by himself -Podcasts downloadable online 4-30-2008: Bob Christie (D); Spike Gehlhausen calls in; driving race cars to Indy on … More 2008 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Co-host Dave “The King” Wilson. -Some episodes took place at the Dryer & Reinbold garages -Regulars include Dave from Marion, Paul from Wisconsin, Jerry from Delphi -Podcasts downloadable online 4-30-2007 (Mon): 1982 race and the ‘haze’ that appears in turn 3, George Robson and Hal Robson, Andy Linden (Dave from Marion), Troy Ruttman (Paul … More 2007 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Dave “The King” Wilson. 1070 WIBC: Donald Davidson with Dave “The King” Wilson hosting (hour #1) Network Indiana Shows (hour #2) during part of the month Most shows take place at the Dreyer & Reinbold garage 5-1-2006 Mon (WIBC) – Flying Wheel logo, Pat O’Connor, George Bignotti, One-off cars, Ryan’s Trackforum plug/C+S Motorsports, Michael … More 2006 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Dave “The King” Wilson. 5-2-2005 Riding mechanics as relief drivers, Riding mechanics as future qualifiers for the 500, History of qualifying format/procedure, Riding mechanics still living, Pat O’Connor, Jim Robbins Special. Download 5-2-2005.mp3 5-3-2005 No show due to Pacers game 5-4-2005 Botany 500 turbine car, Percent of female drivers qualified vs. entered, Victory Banquet, … More 2005 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Dave “The King” Wilson. 5-3-2004 (Mon): Don Branson, Ed Elisian, 1971 pace car crash, Eldon Rasmussen, Roger McCluskey, Larry Foyt, 1939 race, Denny Zimmerman & Frank Fiore in 1971. Download 5-3-2004.mp3 5-4-2004 (Tue): Carl Williams, Jochen Rindt, Ritchie Ginther, Ronnie Buckman, trying to identify an orange wing with “Technique”, Rick Muther, favorite stories Donald … More 2004 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Dave “The King” Wilson. Broadcasting from the garages of Dryer and Reinbold Racing Show was streamed live over the internet E-mail questions available through “iquest Quick Connect” e-mail Thursday 5-1-2003: unknown Friday 5-2-2003: unknown Saturday 5-3-2003: unknown Sunday 5-4-2003: No recording, Donald discussed Mario Andretti’s 1969 Brawner Hawk winning car Monday 5-5-2003.mp3: George … More 2003 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Dave “The King” Wilson. Some episodes at the WIBC studios, some at the track in the Hemelgarn garage Thursday 5-2-2002.mp3: Billy Vukovich II, Vita Fresh Orange juice cars, STP Turbines…again, non-Indy cars at the IMS museum, points system for the “best” driver ever, Donald’s favorite driver?, history of Ferrari at Indy and Ferrari drivers, … More 2002 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
with Dave “The King” Wilson from downtown studios Friday 5-25-2001: Lloyd Ruby’s charity group, what’s up with Bobby, Johnny, and Robby Unser, Davy Jones, Tommy Milton, The Little 500 sprint car race, Jim Hurtubise and the Mallard over the years and how fast he was running, what starting position has won the most times, … More 2001 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
From Byrd/McCormack garage Monday 5-22-2000: Jim Hurtubise’s bar and lounge set up in the old garage area ca. 1974 / the beer engine in 1972 (Paul in R), 40th years since Johnny Rutherford and Jim McElreath first came to the Speedway in 1960…1960 scaffolding collapsed (connection to JR and his future wife Betty), Race … More 2000 The Talk of Gasoline Alley