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…
Indianapolis 500 Closest Finishes
Al Unser Jr. won the 1992 Indianapolis 500 in the closest finish in Indy history. He finished 0.043 seconds ahead of second place Scott Goodyear.…
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.…
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…
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…
Site upgrades & What’s New
Site upgrades and What’s New May 10, 2021: Improvements to the Indianapolis 500 Winners and Indianapolis 500 Pole Winners pages have been made. Original official…
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…
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)
The current 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…
The Fastest 500s (Part 1)
When it comes to fast races at Indianapolis, lately they’ve come in pairs. Case in point, 1990-1991, 2011-2012, and 2013-2014 (and perhaps even 2018-2019). Of…
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 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.…