Indianapolis 500

Inside the Greatest Spectacle in Racing

Häftad, Engelska, 2019

AvJ. Craig Reinhardt,James Craig Reinhardt

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Known as the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing," the Indy 500 humbly began in 1911. Labeled as the first speedway, this two-and-a-half-mile oval is now home to many of today's top races, including the Brickyard 400, the Verizon IndyCar Series, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, the SportsCar Vintage Racing Association, the Red Bull Air Race World Championship, and its most famous race, the Indianapolis 500. In The Indianapolis 500: Inside the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, speedway tour guide and racing aficionado James Craig Reinhardt shares what makes the legendary racetrack special. He reveals the speedway's unbelievable history, fast-flying action, notorious moments, and its secrets, including facts about the beginning of the brickyard, why the drivers kiss the finish line, how milk became the drink of choice, and much more. The perfect gift for the veteran or rookie, The Indianapolis 500 is a must-have for all race fans.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2019-04-01
Mått152 x 226 x 13 mm
Vikt363 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor224
FörlagRed Lightning Books
ISBN9781684350742

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PrefaceAcknowledgmentsPart 1: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway1. The Brickyard2. The Yard of Bricks3. The Wing and Wheel4. Yellow Shirts5. The Pagoda6. The Scoring Pylon7. Food8. Gasoline Alley9. The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum10. Fore!11. Donald Davidson12. Tom CarnegiePart 2: The Month of May13. "Mr. First in Line"14. 11 Rows of 315. Qualifications16. Carb Day17. Concerts18. Last Row Party19. Public Drivers' Meeting20. Legends' Day21. 500 Festival22. Coke Lot23. Snake Pit24. Armed Forces Day25. Radio and "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing26. Gordon PiperPart 3: Race Day27. Percussion Grenades28. Spectacle of Bands29. 500 Festival Princesses30. Purdue University All-American Marching Band31. Celebrity Guests32. "On the Banks of the Wabash"33. "America the Beautiful" and God Bless America"34. National Anthem35. Flyover36. Invocation37. Remarks38. "Taps"39. "Back Home Again in Indiana"40. Balloon Spectacle41. The Command42. Pace Car43. Pace Lap44. Honorary Starter45. Green! Green! Green!46. Winners Drink Milk47. Kissing the Bricks48. The Borg-Warner Trophy49. The Borg-Warner Victory Lane Wreath50. Quilt LadyPart 4: Epilogue51. Victory Banquet52. Herff-Jones Champion of Champions RingPart 5: A Lifetime of MemoriesAppendixIndianapolis 500 Mile Race ChampionsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race RecordsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race Qualifying RecordsIndianapolis 500 Mile Race Broken Speed Barriers (Qualifications)Indianapolis 500 Mile Race Pace Cars and DriversWhen The Indianapolis Motor Speedway OpenedCentennial EraThe FansBibliographyIndex

"People love traditions, and first as a race fan, and second as an Indy 500 racer, while reading this book I learned so much about the background and history of the Indianapolis 500 that it made me even more proud to say I've raced in the Indianapolis 500 seven times and was 1992 Indy 500 Rookie of the Year. It's a 'must read' if you love the Indianapolis 500."—Lyn St. James, racecar driver"This book is an amazing work about the 500 and all that surrounds this Super Bowl of Motorsports. Full of fact and the Real Deal."—Bill Simpson, American racecar driver and owner of Simpson Performance Products