Watching the Indy 500 from my perch in the top floor of the press center was interesting. At first, I... Read More
I have a friend, Bill Healey, and in so many ways, all this is his fault. I met him over... Read 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 brave. He was all the rage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year, having chosen to forgo running at Monte Carlo in a sadly noncompetitive car,... Read More
Dale Coyne stands in stark contrast to the wisdom of Leo Durocher. He is as nice and personable as nine... Read More
To me, there are three high holy days on the racing calendar. The first is the Italian Grand Prix. Much... Read 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, all the garages quietly busy with preparations for something happening soon enough. For the first time in a long time, I get a smell of... Read More
I was fully intending to write a story on a completely different subject, but St. Elmo’s got in the way.... Read More
Due to scheduling issues, I am unable to make it to Speedway, Indiana for qualifying for the 500. Qualifying for... Read 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, endearing legacy, and the nitty-gritty phenomenon of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing. Conflicting Emotions I’m sitting in the Dallas/Fort Worth airport, between here and there, between... Read More
