The Indianapolis 500: A Century of High Speed Racing

Focusing on the rich history of the Indianapolis 500, this book chronicles over a century of thrilling automobile racing, beginning with its inaugural race in 1911. It highlights significant events, including interruptions due to World Wars, and showcases the evolution of speed, mechanics, and safety measures, such as the introduction of the SAFER barrier. The narrative pays tribute to legendary drivers like A.J. Foyt and Mario Andretti while detailing the race's dangerous past and its transformation into a safer spectacle by 2016.