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…
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.…
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…
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.…
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 18, 2022: Additions for 2022 include The Four Time Winners, Runner Up Finishers, and Officials. The Officials article/essay is…
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…
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.…
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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