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…
The new garages are…over 30 years old!?!
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…
The Fastest 500s (Part 2)
In 2013, Tony Kanaan won the Indianapolis 500 at an average speed of 187.433 mph. Kanaan broke a 23-year old record with the “fastest 500”,…
The Fastest 500s (Part 1)
Note: This article was originally published in 2015. Since then the race record was broken again, in 2021. When it comes to fast races at…
The 2013 race: 84 lead changes (unofficially)
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…
History of Indy 500 Logos – The 1990s
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/Heroes of the 500
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…
History of Indy 500 Logos – The 1980s
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.…
Happy Birthday JI500!
Happy 17th birthday JI500! The original Johnson’s Indy 500 went online on this day, August 6, back in 1998. Thank’s to the venerable internet Way…
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 Monday 5-4-2015 Jim Clark at…
2014 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 Monday 4-28-2014 No show due…
2013 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. Monday 5-6-2013 Jerry Baker,…
2012 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. Tuesday 5-1-2012 No show. Kevin Lee was still…
2011 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
Show aired on WFNI 1070-AM The Fan -Show moved to 8 pm, immediately following “Trackside with Curt and Kevin” which was at 7 pm -Kevin…
2010 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…
2009 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…
2008 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…
2007 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Co-host Dave “The King” Wilson. -Some episodes took place at the Dryer and Reinbold garages -Regulars include Dave from Marion, Paul from Wisconsin, Jerry…
2006 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
1070-AM WIBC: Donald Davidson with Dave “The King” Wilson hosting (hour #1) Network Indiana Shows (hour #2) during part of the month Most shows take…
2005 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Dave “The King” Wilson. [Monday 5-2-2005] Riding mechanics as relief drivers, Riding mechanics as future qualifiers for the 500, History of qualifying format/procedure, Riding…
2004 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
With Dave “The King” Wilson. [Monday 5-3-2004] Don Branson, Ed Elisian, 1971 pace car crash, Eldon Rasmussen, Roger McCluskey, Larry Foyt, 1939 race, Denny Zimmerman…
2003 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…
2002 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] Billy Vukovich II, Vita…
2001 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,…
2000 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…
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