The Month Of May

When I was a kid, May was my favorite month. Every year around this time, my pops and I would pack up and head for Indianapolis in time to catch the last of qualifying and, of course, the greatest spectacle in racing. I remember it being more grand than anything I could have ever imagined. The history of venue combined with the technology of the day that allowed for just absolutely breath taking performance made me weak in the knees. Hell, it still does. I love Indy.

Every week this month, I’m going to try to post at least a little Indy history. The track and the race are both big parts of our hot rodding heritage… and well, I just love to read and write about each. First up, a news reel from the legendary 1947 Indianapolis 500. Enjoy:

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