Category Archives: Indianapolis 500

TJ’s Racing Bookshelf: May 2025

Posted on May 14, 2025 by terryjohnsen

Indianapolis 500 Official Programs; 1980, 1981, 1982, and 1983 Publisher: Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation It’s the month of May and that means one thing to an auto racing fan, The Indianapolis 500. It is truly the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing”. … Continue reading →

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Archive Flashback – May 2020 ‘A.J. – The Life of America’s Greatest Race Car Driver!’

Posted on May 30, 2024 by terryjohnsen

There is no greater race in the world than the Indianapolis 500. The pre-race festivities giving honor and tribute to our fallen heroes on Memorial Day weekend fill our hearts with pride and gratitude. Finally, the singing of the traditional … Continue reading →

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A moment in time with Al Unser Jr.

Posted on September 17, 2022 by terryjohnsen

The Grand Marshal for this year’s Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival was none other than Al Unser Jr. He is a two-time Indianapolis 500 winner (1992 and 1994), a two-time CART IndyCar World Series Champion (1990 and 1994), a two-time … Continue reading →

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Vintage Racing Bookshelf: Review # 5

Posted on May 24, 2020 by terryjohnsen

A.J. – The Life of America’s Greatest Race Car Driver By A.J. Foyt with William Neely; Publish Date: 1983; Publisher: Times Books, Hardcover, 234 pages It’s Memorial Day Sunday 2020, and for as long as I can remember I’ve planned my weekend, … Continue reading →

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