At any second in motorsports, things could go from good to disastrous. This cruel fate has befallen several drivers, and in our latest edition of “Faces of the 500,” we examine the life and racing career of Jovy Marcelo. Continue reading Faces of the 500: Jovy Marcelo
One of the earliest examples of a crossing between racing legend and Indianapolis 500 tradition is the story of Tommy Milton. Milton would not only become one of the early superstars of the Indianapolis 500, but also initiated a long-standing tradition of the race. Continue reading Faces of the 500: Tommy Milton
For Bill Vukovich, nicknames were somewhat unnecessary. All he cared about was winning the race, and everything that followed was for show. A racer through and through, he explained how to tackle the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “The only way to win here,” Vukovich said, “is to keep your foot on the throttle and turn left.” Continue reading Faces of the 500: Bill Vukovich
