Watching the Indy 500 from my perch in the top floor of the press center was interesting. At first, I was surprised at how professional...More

I have a friend, Bill Healey, and in so many ways, all this is his fault. I met him over a decade ago when he...More

He is calm and quiet. Precise in his movements, both in and out of the arena. Fernando Alonso gives the impression of being unwavering and...More

Dale Coyne stands in stark contrast to the wisdom of Leo Durocher. He is as nice and personable as nine out of ten Midwesterners you...More

To me, there are three high holy days on the racing calendar. The first is the Italian Grand Prix. Much like Eskimos having many words...More

It’s Thursday, cold and threatening with rain. The immense track is largely quiet, just spots of activity here and there. We wander through Gasoline Alley,...More

I was fully intending to write a story on a completely different subject, but St. Elmo’s got in the way. I am, in all honesty,...More

Due to scheduling issues, I am unable to make it to Speedway, Indiana for qualifying for the 500. Qualifying for this race is, in a...More

Tony Borroz is attending the 101st Running of the Indianapolis 500, scheduled for Sunday, May 28th, 2017. This series, Bricks And Bones, explores the cultural significance,...More