consecutive year. Other interviewees include American Grand Prix representative Dan Gurney, who makes his "500" debut driving a rear-engined car field by Mickey Thompson, plus three giants from the 1920s and 1930s, Louis Meyer, Harry Hartz and Cliff Bergere. First three days of coverage only...
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Stark, Wetzel & Co. produced a variety of meats, ranging from the bacon advertised above, to the “Grand Duchess Steak,” which the company claimed could go from the freezer to the plate in three minutes. Stark, Wetzel & Co. was also involved in promotion of the Indianapolis 500. In 1...
Fun fact: The numbers on the sleeves (or in this case the top of the shoulder) are referred to as "TV Numbers," and are there so team spotters and broadcasters in the booth usually high above the field can accurately credit players for plays they make during a game....
Indiana residents can generally only watch the Indy 500 on TV if the event is sold out; otherwise, they have to either show up in person or listen to radio coverage. The race was first held in 1911, two years after the Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built as a testing site for the au...