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Trump Dumped!

(A.J Foyt and the late Tom Carnegie, voice of the Indy 500, photo courtesy Indy Star)

Just when the country was gearing up for “The Donald” Trump’s political media blitz, things seemed to be cooling off from “The Donald”!  In fact, the king of hype has suddenly gone silent!

The latest twist . . . → Read More: Trump Dumped!

Atlanta: The Golden Anniversary

(file photo courtesy NASCAR)

This year marks the “golden anniversary” of  The Atlanta Motor Speedway.  The foundation of this 870 acre facility began back in the planning stage in 1958.

WOMR would like to reflect on some thoughts about the six races at Atlanta that were viewed in person.  The first Atlanta . . . → Read More: Atlanta: The Golden Anniversary

A.J Fires A.J.IV!

(photo courtesy IZOD IndyCar series)

Being related by blood, you would think that A.J. Foyt IV would know better than to complain about cars built by his iconic and strong-willed grandfather, A.J. Foyt.  Nope, that was not the case Saturday.  And as a result, the grandson is out at Indianapolis Speedway today . . . → Read More: A.J Fires A.J.IV!

Castroneves Fastest on Opening Day

(photo courtesy Penske Racing)

Team Penske kicked off the month of May in positive fashion Saturday by recording some of the fastest laps – including the fastest of the day – during the opening day of practice for the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500.

Helio Castroneves, who will attempt to tie the . . . → Read More: Castroneves Fastest on Opening Day

The Tradition of Indy

I can still remember the very first time that I had the opportunity to go to Indianapolis.  It was for the 1987 Indy 500.  I went with a friend in his in-law’s motor home.  As we drove down 16th Street and got to the corners of Georgetown,16th Street, and Crawfordville Rd, there it . . . → Read More: The Tradition of Indy