There is nothing in sports quite like the Indianapolis 500, with its 106-year history of glory, tragedy, spectacle and speed. Four Frontstretch writers were asked to share the story of their favorite 500.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame will be adding two more legendary figures to its hallowed halls, announcing on Wednesday that two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon and long-time motorsports journalist and broadcaster Bob Jenkins will be inducted into the shrine later this year. Chosen from a ballot of 14 nominees, Wheldon and Jenkins …
Was the 2011 Cup season a good one, a bad one or a lousy one?
To equate the Sunday wreck of Dan Wheldon to Jimmie Johnson’s wreck Saturday night is like apples to oranges.
One adage that seems to be receiving its share of attention during the 2011 Chase for the Championship is “The only sure thing is that there’s no sure thing.”
2. Pouring the milk over his head when he won the Indy 500 (both times) because he wanted to be different.
ONE: Who Can Blame Steve Addington for (Possibly) Leaving?
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Rest in Peace, Dan Wheldon. May there always be a green flag flying.
Twenty-four hours after Dan Wheldon’s crash at Las Vegas claimed his life at the age of 33, tributes from the world of racing and sports continue to pour in.
On Sunday afternoon, the motorsports community was saddened by the death of 2005 IndyCar Series champion and 2005 and 2011 Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon.
What I witnessed was racing’s ultimate sin, a terrible tragedy through which there are no words to truly relate just how awful things were in Las Vegas.
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