From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Danny Ongais, the Hawaiian driver admired by fans and competitors for his speed and bravery in an Indianapolis 500 career spanning three decades, died Feb. 26 of congestive heart complications in Anaheim Hills, California. He was 79. The versatile Ongais made 11 Indianapolis 500 starts between 1977 and 1996, withContinue reading “Danny Ongais passes away at age 79”
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces Rick Mears Exhibit
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum: The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum proudly announces the Sunday, May 2 opening of its new featured exhibit honoring one of the Indianapolis 500’s living legends: “Rocket Rick Mears presented by Racemaker Press.” Mears earned a record-tying fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 1991 – a race also remembered for hisContinue reading “Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum announces Rick Mears Exhibit”
Motorsports historian Donald Davidson announces retirement
From the Indianapolis Motor Speedway: Donald Davidson, beloved by race fans worldwide for nearly six decades for his encyclopedic knowledge of Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500, is retiring Dec. 31 as IMS historian. Davidson has amazed, entertained and delighted millions since he first crossed the Atlantic to visit IMS in May 1964, fulfillingContinue reading “Motorsports historian Donald Davidson announces retirement”
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