Indy Cars Through the Ages - Speedway Motors
WEBMay 11, 2021 · In the 110 years since its first running, the Indy 500 has seen plenty of innovation and evolution. It’s a jarring contrast to see an early competitor with wire wheels and a flathead engine next to one of the modern, cutting edge wings on wheels that currently dominate the Speedway.
5 Vintage Indycars For Indy 500 Anniversary - Driving Vintage Race Cars
WEBApr 20, 2016 · In its early days, the Indy 500 was open to road cars. They often did well. But Millers took the race from production-based horsearound to a thoroughbred war zone.
One Hundred Years of the Indy 500 | Smithsonian
WEBAnd so it was on May 30, 1911, as several dozen reporters leaned forward anxiously to watch the 40-car field for the first-ever Indianapolis 500-mile race power past the starting line for...
The 10 Greatest Cars in Indy 500 History - Mac's Motor City …
WEBMay 10, 2014 · Other factors considered include historical significance and technical innovation and excellence. Here they are: in our estimation, the 10 greatest cars in Indy 500 history. The winner of the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, the Marmon Wasp is one of the most recognizable race cars on the planet.
Photo Gallery: Every Indy 500 Winner from 1911-Present - Autoweek
WEBHere we have every 500 winner from start to finish, along with some fast facts from each win. Three drivers have won four 500s. Seven have won three and 10 have won the Borg-Warner Trophy twice.
Vintage Indy: Cars from the 1930s to 1990s show the evolution of …
WEBJul 12, 2020 · Vintage Indy cars evoke racing from a different time. Gary C. Klein. USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin. The 1935 Miller Ford (23) is an example of the early Indy cars were part of the Vintage...
IndyCar - Wikipedia
WEBThe sport of open-wheel car racing, also historically referred to as championship car racing or Indy car racing, traces its roots to as early as 1905.
The History of Indy Cars - NAPA Know How Blog
WEBMay 24, 2020 · Indy cars, which are characterized by their narrow single-seat chassis, are one of the most popular types of open-wheel cars. The history of these cars offers a glimpse into how open-wheel racing, including the signature Indianapolis 500, began and …
The Indianapolis 500: A Fast Look Back - MotorTrend
WEBSep 4, 2020 · In these early days of the Indy 500, Peugeot, Delage and Mercedes took the majority of wins through 1920. The most dominate American companies fielding top-5 finishes were hometown favorite...
Indy cars through the years - IndyStar
WEBMar 29, 2017 · Jeff Good, Indianapolis, checks out the 1963 Lotus driven by rookie Jim Clark in the 1963 Indianapolis 500. Clark, who finished second, won Rookie of the Year in 1963, and won the...