THE TALK OF GASOLINE ALLEY


  • 2000: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC (5 episodes)
  • 2001: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC (1 episode)
  • 2002: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC (14 episodes)
  • 2003: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC (17 episodes)
  • 2004: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC (18 May episodes, 3 Aug. episodes)
  • 2005: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC (19 May episodes, 2 June episodes, 3 Aug. episodes)
  • 2006: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC/Network Indiana (32 episodes)
  • 2007: Donald Davidson on 1070 WIBC/Network Indiana (39 episodes)
  • 2008: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan/Network Indiana (22 May episodes, 5 Aug. epsiodes)
  • 2009: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan/Network Indiana (24 May episodes, 5 July episodes)
  • 2010: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan/Network Indiana (22 episodes)
  • 2011: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan (26 episodes)
  • 2012: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan (25 episodes)
  • 2013: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan (15 May episodes, 3 July episodes)
  • 2014: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan (12 May episodes, 5 July episodes)
  • 2015: Donald Davidson on 1070 The Fan

(Epsiode Guide)


THE HISTORY OF THE 500


Full sets: 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2014 | 2015


The Centennial Celebration (2011)
  • Episode 1 - Introduction, Carl Fisher, construction of the track, 1909-1910 races, the 1911 race
  • Episode 2 - 1912-1941 races, Early owners, Eddie Rickenbacker, Borg-Warner Trophy
  • Episode 3 - Post WWII (1946-1949) and the 1950s, stars of the 50s, cars of the 50s
  • Episode 4 - The 1960s, Donald Davidson, British Invasion/car changes, Mario Andretti
  • Episode 5 - The 1970s, celebrities at Indy, pre-race ceremonies, A.J. Foyt
  • Episode 6 - The 1980s, Johnny Rutherford, Paul Page, Unser family
  • Episode 7 - The 1990s, IRL and the "Split", Bob Jenkins, Rick Mears
  • Episode 8 - The 2000s, current drivers, Mike King, female drivers
  • Episode 9 - Tom Carnegie, ABC-TV at Indy, Sid Collins
  • Episode 10 - Closest finishes, Car owners, Town of Speedway, Fans


    The History of the 500 (2012)
  • Episode 1: Introduction, Carl Fisher, construction of the track, 1909-1910 races, the 1911 race
  • Episode 2: 1912-1941 races, changes/establishments in the early years, Early owners, Eddie Rickenbacker, Indy traditions
  • Episode 3: Post WWII (1946-1949) and the 1950s, Tony Hulman, stars of the 50s, Tom Carnegie
  • Episode 4: The 1960s, Donald Davidson, British Invasion/car changes, Mario Andretti
  • Episode 5: The 1970s, female drivers, Sid Collins, celebrities at Indy
  • Episode 6: The 1980s, ABC-TV at Indy, Paul Page, Johnny Rutherford
  • Episode 7: The 1990s, the Split, Bob Jenkins, F1 drivers at Indy
  • Episode 8: The 2000s, Dan Wheldon, Mike King, current drivers
  • Episode 9: The 1982 and 1992 races
  • Episode 10: A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears, Roger Penske


    The History of the 500 (2013)

  • Episode 1
    Introduction, Carl Fisher, construction of the track & 1909-1910 races, the 1911 race

  • Episode 2
    The races from 1912 to 1941

  • Episode 3
    Post-World Wat II years (1946-1949) and the 1950s

  • Episode 4
    The 1960s, Donald Davidson, British Invasion/car changes, Mario Andretti

  • Episode 5
    The 1970s, the 1973 race, Johnny Rutherford, celebrities at Indy

  • Episode 6
    The 1980s, ABC-TV at Indy, Car owners, Unser family

  • Episode 7
    The 1990s, the CART/IRL Split, Rick Mears, Formula One drivers at Indy

  • Episode 8
    The 2000s, Dan Wheldon, female drivers, Tom Carnegie

  • Episode 9
    The "Voices of the 500" - Sid Collins, Paul Page, Bob Jenkins, and Mike King

  • Episode 10
    "Mythbusters" - Dispelling urban legends of Indy 500 history

  • Episode 11
    Bob Sweikert, Troy Ruttman, Jimmy Bryan, Bill Vukovich

  • Episode 12
    The Indianapolis 500 career of Parnelli Jones

  • Episode 13
    The Indianapolis 500 career of A.J. Foyt

  • Episode 14
    The original 1953 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcast is recovered "from the vault," celebrating sixty years since its original airing.

  • Episode 15
    The Indianapolis 500 career of Bobby Unser



    Heroes of the 500 (2014)

  • Episode 1: "Family Ties"
    Family participation at the Indy 500. Including the Andretti family, Unser family, father and sons, the Vukovich family, the Bettenhausen family, brothers, Dick and Jim Rathmann, other selected family participation.

  • Episode 2: "A Conversation with Paul Page"
    Celebrating Paul Page's return to radio as the "Voice of the 500"

  • Episode 3: "Four Time Winners"
    The Indianapolis 500 careers of A.J. Foyt, Al Unser Sr., and Rick Mears

  • Episode 4: The 1954 Radio Broadcast
    The original 1954 Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network broadcast is recovered "from the vault," celebrating sixty years since its original airing.

  • Episode 5: The 1964 race
    Highlights from the 1964 race, honoring the fiftieth anniversary.


    Heroes of the 500 (2015)

  • Episode 1: "Second to One"
    The second place finishers of Indy history. Featuring Ralph Mulford, Harry Hartz, Earl DeVore/Norman Batten, Howdy Wilcox II, Ted Horn, Rex Mays, Tony Bettenhausen, George Amick, Eddie Sachs, Dan Gurney, Roberto Guerrero, Kevin Cogan, Michael Andretti, Marco Andretti, Scott Goodyear, J.R. Hildebrand. The book "Second to One."

  • Episode 2: "One Moment in May"
    Famous moments in Indy history. Featuring Danny Sullivan's 'Spin-and-Win' in 1985, the 1991 duel between Rick Mears and Michael Andretti, Scott Goodyear passes the pace car in 1995, J.R. Hildbrand in 2011.

  • Episode 3: "Racings's Rated Rookies"
    Great rookies in Indy history. Featuring Ray Harroun, Jules Goux, Rene Thomas, Frank Lockhart, George Souders, Juan Pablo Montoya, Helio Castroneves, Danica Patrick, Nigel Mansell, Tim Richmond, Teo Fabi, Jim Hurtubise, rookies that did not complete a lap, Bobby Unser, Parnelli Jones, Mario Andretti, Sage Karam.

  • Episode 4: "Beyond the Bricks"
    Roundtable conversation about Indy history with Mike Thomsen, Robin Miller, Steve Shunck, and Bob Gates. Topics of discussion include Al Unser Sr., the great second place finishers, Danny Sullivan's spin and win, the 1991 race, Scott Goodyear passing the pace car in 1995, the Penske team bumped in 1995 ("paging Jack Kevorkian"), the "not so greats," Bob Harkey in 1973, Dario Franchitti.

  • Episode 5: "The Al Unser Story"
    The Indianapolis 500 career of Al Unser Sr. (2015 Legends Day honoree).


    (Epsiode Guide)


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    BEYOND THE BRICKS PODCASTS


    • 12-6-2012: Bob Gates discusses his new book "California Gold: The Legendary Life Of Troy Ruttman"
    • 12-10-2012: John Darlington & Brad Edwards of "First Turn Productions"
    • 2-8-2013: Jerry Fisher
    • 2-15-2013: 1912-1941 races
    • 2-22-2013: Greg Littleton and Bob Gates discuss the stars and cars of the Roadster Era
    • 3-1-2013: The 1960s
    • 3-8-2013: A look back at the 1977 race, featuring Janet Guthrie
    • 3-15-2013: A look back at the 1982 race
    • 3-22-2013: A look back at the 1992 race
    • 3-29-2013: Remembering Dan Wheldon
    • 4-5-2013: Humorous Radio Network Moments
    • 4-12-2013: History of the 500 Episode 10 preview
    • 4-19-2013: Profiles of Sam Hanks and Jim Rathmann
    • 4-26-2013: A look back at Parnelli Jones' win in the 1963 race.
    • 5-3-2013: A look back at A.J. Foyt's first win in the 1961 race
    • 5-10-2013: Highlights from the 1947 Mutual race broadcast
    • 5-17-2013: Highlights of the One-On-One interview with Bobby Unser