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…
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…
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.…
History of Brickyard 400 Logos
Since its inception in 1994, the NASCAR Brickyard 400 (now known as the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard) at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has been…
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…
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…
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