This week we take a break from reminiscing about my college days to talk about my lifelong obsession with motorsports.

Links of Interest

Indianapolis Motor Speedway: https://www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com/

Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500

Map of Eagledale neighborhood: https://www.google.com/maps/place/Eagledale,+Indianapolis,+IN/@39.8072442,-86.2320776,14.5z/data=!4m6!3m5!1s0x886b56409b63859f:0x218d256940b6bfa!8m2!3d39.8096598!4d-86.2206214!16s%2Fm%2F025v_nc?entry=ttu

1961 Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1961_Indianapolis_500

Norm Hall on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Norm_Hall

Tony Bettenhausen Sr. on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Bettenhausen

Tony Bettenhausen Sr. Memorial website: https://indymotorspeedway.com/memorial_1961.html

1962 Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1962_Indianapolis_500

Parnelli Jones on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parnelli_Jones

Indianapolis Star article about televised coverage of the Indy 500: https://www.indystar.com/story/sports/motor/indy-500/2020/08/17/saga-indy-500-tv-blackout-and-its-fascinating-quirky-stronghold/5518869002/

Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_Motor_Speedway_Radio_Network

1964 Indianapolis 500 on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1964_Indianapolis_500

Eddie Sachs race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eddie_Sachs

Dave MacDonald race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dave_MacDonald

Dave MacDonald tribute website: https://www.davemacdonald.net/

IMS Snake Pit on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indianapolis_500_traditions#The_Snake_Pit

Streaking on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Streaking

Tom Carnegie track announcers on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Carnegie

Tom Carnegie mini-documentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jYhDuACW5rI

Tom Sneva race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Sneva

Sneva breaks 200 mph on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dAdrD7lbxBg?si=b8Fj4cbFNK9Qc9PZ&t=152

Arie Luyendyk race driver on Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arie_Luyendyk

Arie Luyendyk 1996 Track Record run: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UCRUNrv-QCU

Warning: these videos show explicit footage of fatal crashes. Viewer discretion is advised.

Tony Bettenhausen's Fatal Crash on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi7gTTQtJjI

Eddie Sachs and Dave MacDonald fatal crash on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqUv-_hPuhs

Alternate views of Sachs MacDonald crash on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w62fgBiXz1E

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