People, Places, and Nostalgia Founded over a century ago, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 have a rich and colorful history. As the…
The Jigger Award
The Jigger Award The Jigger Award was an award presented annually by the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association (AARWBA) at the Indianapolis 500.…
Indianapolis 500 Living Drivers
Living Indianapolis 500 Drivers From 1911 to 2025 (109 races), there have been a total of 804 different drivers who have started the Indianapolis 500.…
Indianapolis 500 Betting odds
Indianapolis 500 Betting Odds The following are official gambling odds for the winner of the Indianapolis 500 in since 1971. Odds listed were published by…
Indy 500 – Miscellaneous Records
The following includes miscellaneous records for the Indianapolis 500 in various categories. Race Winners Most Indianapolis 500 Wins (Driver) 4 — A.J. Foyt (1961, 1964,…
2025 Beyond the Bricks
2025 is the fifth season of Beyond The Bricks, starring Jake Query and Mike Thomsen. It followed Trackside With Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee nightly…
Curse of the Smiths
Since 1911, there have been 108 runnings of the Indianapolis 500. As of 2025, a total of 804 different drivers have qualified and raced in…
Green Cars at Indy
For over a century, a superstition has existed at the Indianapolis 500 involving race cars painted the color green. With ambiguous origins, and various degrees…
2025 Indianapolis 500 Archive
The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge was held on Sunday May 25, 2025 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice was scheduled…
History of Indy 500 Flags
Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, the officials have signaled to the drivers out on the track with different-colored flags. Each color conveys a…
Indy 500 on Television – Part 6 (2019-2024)
The Indianapolis 500 has been broadcast on television in the United States dating back to 1949. Local Indianapolis television station WFBM-TV (now WRTV-6) carried the…
2019 Indianapolis 500 Archive
Indianapolis 500 Timing and Scoring reports (Practice, Time Trials, and Race) courtesy of IndyCar.com. 2019 Indianapolis 500 2019 Indy 500 Entry list Wednesday 4/24/2019: Open…
500 Festival Events
500 Festival Events Founded in 1957, the 500 Festival is a local non-profit organization which conducts numerous community events in the Indianapolis area surrounding, celebrating,…
Indy 500 Presidential Visits
Multiple United States Presidents, Vice Presidents, and presidential candidates have attended the Indianapolis 500 and/or visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The following list represents known…
Donald Davidson’s Indy 500 column Archive
Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway historian Donald Davidson, best known as the host of “The Talk of Gasoline Alley“, also penned a column for The Indianapolis…
Indy 500 Pit Area Assignments
The following contains a listing of the race day Pit Area Assignments for the Indianapolis 500. Pit stall selection for the “500” has normally been…
2024 Beyond the Bricks
2024 is the fourth season of Beyond The Bricks, starring Jake Query and Mike Thomsen. It followed Trackside With Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee nightly…
Indy 500 Garage Area Assignments
The following contains the Garage Area assignments in Gasoline Alley for teams/entries at the Indianapolis 500 since 1986. The current Gasoline Alley garage complex was…
2024 Indianapolis 500 Archive
The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday May 26, 2024 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice was scheduled…
Indy 500 Pace Cars
Indy 500 Pace Cars Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, a Pace Car has been used to lead the field to the start. Dating…
Indy 500 on Television – Part 3 (1971-1985)
The Indianapolis 500 has been broadcast on television in the United States dating back to 1949. Local Indianapolis television station WFBM-TV (now WRTV-6) carried the…
Indy 500 – Special Awards & Events
Indy 500 – Special Awards & Events Over the years, numerous special awards have been presented to drivers and participants at the Indianapolis 500. The…
The 1974 Time Trials Controversy
The 58th Indianapolis 500 was held on Sunday May 26, 1974. Johnny Rutherford charged from 25th starting position to win the first of his three…
Indianapolis 500 – Rookie of the Year
Indy 500 — Rookie of the Year Award The following is a list of drivers who have won the Rookie of the Year Award at…
2023 Beyond the Bricks
2023 is the third season of Beyond The Bricks, starring Jake Query and Mike Thomsen. It followed Trackside With Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee nightly…
2023 Indianapolis 500 Archive
The 107th Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday May 28, 2023 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice is scheduled to begin on…
Indy 500 on Television – Part 2 (1964-1970)
The Indianapolis 500 has been broadcast on television in the United States dating back to 1949. Local Indianapolis television station WFBM-TV (now WRTV-6) carried the…
Indy 500 Car Number History
Indianapolis 500 Car Number History Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, and even during pre-500 races in 1909–1910, identification numbers have been required for…
Indy 500 on Television – Part 1 (1949-1963)
The Indianapolis 500 has been broadcast on television in the United States dating back to 1949. Local Indianapolis television station WFBM-TV (now WRTV-6) carried the…
2021 Indianapolis 500 Archive
Indianapolis 500 Timing and Scoring reports (Practice, Time Trials, and Race) courtesy of IndyCar.com. 2021 Indianapolis 500 Thursday 4/8/2021: Open Test Thursday 4/8/2021: Rookie Orientation…
2020 Indianapolis 500 Archive
Indianapolis 500 Timing and Scoring reports (Practice, Time Trials, and Race) courtesy of IndyCar.com. 2020 Indianapolis 500 Wednesday 8/12/2020: Practice Thursday 8/13/2020: Practice Friday 8/14/2020:…
Indianapolis 500 Officials
Indianapolis 500 Officials The following is a list of race officials and sanctioning bodies over the years for the Indianapolis 500. Since its inception, the…
Indianapolis 500 – Runner Up Finishers
Indianapolis 500 — All-time Runner-Ups The following is a list of drivers at the Indianapolis 500 whose best finish was second place. This list does…
2022 Beyond the Bricks
For the second season, Beyond The Bricks, starring Jake Query and Mike Thomsen which will follow Trackside With Curt Cavin and Kevin Lee nightly during…
Indianapolis 500 All-Time Starts
Indianapolis 500 – All-Time Starts The list of drivers who have the most career starts in Indianapolis 500 race competition. The list includes drivers with…
The Four Time Winners
In 1936, Indy legend Louis Meyer became the first driver ever to win the Indianapolis 500 three times. He won the race in 1928, 1933,…
Indianapolis 500 All-Time Mileage Leaders
Indianapolis 500 – All-Time Mileage Leaders The list of the drivers who have completed the most laps/miles in Indianapolis 500 race competition. The list includes…
2022 Indianapolis 500 Archive
Indianapolis 500 Timing and Scoring reports (Practice, Time Trials, and Race) courtesy of IndyCar.com. 2022 Indianapolis 500 Wednesday 4/20/2022: Oval Open Test – Session 1:…
Indianapolis 500 1-Lap & 4-Lap Track Records
Indianapolis 500 Time Trials One-Lap & Four-Lap Track Records (Since 1972) In 1972, USAC changed the rules to allow bolt-on wings for the first…
IMS Road Course Races
Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course Races IndyCar Series Since 2014, NTT IndyCar Series races have been held on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway combined road course.…
Indianapolis 500 All-Time Lap Leaders
Indianapolis 500 – All-Time Lap Leaders The list of drivers who have led at least one lap in the Indianapolis 500 has reached 250 through…
Indianapolis 500 Closest Finishes
Indianapolis 500 – Closest Finishes The closest finishes in the history of the Indianapolis 500, in several distinct categories, are summarized below. Due to changes…
The Second Starting Position Jinx
When Takuma Sato passed Scott Dixon on lap 172 of the 2020 Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge, it was technically for third position. But since…
2021 Trackside & Beyond The Bricks
With the retirement of Speedway historian Donald Davidson, the traditional radio program The Talk of Gasoline Alley has come to an end. For 2021, a…
Indianapolis 500 Pole Position Winners
Winners of the Pole Position for the Indianapolis 500. Drivers in bold went on to win the race from the pole position. (R) denotes…
Indianapolis 500 Winners
Winners of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Speedway, Indiana. First held in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has traditionally…
History of Indy 500 Logos – The 2020s
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.…
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…
Rain History & Delaying the Indy 500
The COVID-19 pandemic caused the postponement or cancellation of countless events around the world. On March 26, 2020, it prompted the postponement of the 2020…
2020 The Talk of Gasoline Alley
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic, the 104th Indianapolis 500 was rescheduled for August 23, and was held without spectators. Since there was no…
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…
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The Balloon Spectacle
One of the long-standing pre-race traditions at the Indianapolis 500 was the Balloon Spectacle. Thousands of multi-colored, helium-filled balloons were 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.…
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…
Gasoline Alley
Gasoline Alley First published in 2016 The garage area at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is nicknamed Gasoline Alley. Considered an iconic part of the Speedway,…
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) Episode 1 — Introduction, Carl Fisher, construction of the track, 1909–1910 races, the 1911 race Episode 2 — 1912–1941 races, Early…
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.…
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…
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