With the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, we re-publish this post from March 2014, enjoy! I visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum just hours before Michigan State thrashed Michigan in the 2014 Big Ten Tournament Final. I used what scarce vacation time I had to take in Indy 500 history and Indy 500 culture. … [Read more...] about Guide to Indy 500 Museum; Photo of 1st ever Indy 500 car
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Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
With the 75th running of the Little 500 coming up this Saturday night, we re-publish this classic piece from 2018. A decade ago, I attended my first Indy 500, sitting in the infield. I turned my people watching into an essay, which then became one of this site's most all-time popular posts. A decade later, I returned to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, but this time our … [Read more...] about Little 500, Broadripple: Indianapolis Race Weekend Hijinks
Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
With the 107th Indy 500 coming up on Sunday, we re-publish this piece from the 102nd running of the Indy 500. Enjoy! You know what patriotism is. You're familiar with nationalism. But you might not know what the term is for when patriotism and nationalism combine, get put on steroids and multiplied to the 10th power. That is a phenomenon known as jingoism. … [Read more...] about Indy 500 Takes Nationalism Up to Jingoism, and Beyond
Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching
Editor's note: The following has been re-published every year since we first posted it, in 2008, during the run-up to the Indianapolis 500. Enjoy! The Indianapolis 500 is the world's highest attended single day event. Its total capacity is approximately 400,000 with about 125,000 located in the cheapest and most "festive" seats- the infield. … [Read more...] about Worst (or Best) of the Indianapolis 500 Infield People Watching
Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
Editor's note: as it's Indy 500 week, we're re-running this piece, originally from 2017, on MAGA propaganda present at the race track. As has been well documented, especially so on this site, the patriotism gets ramped up to jingoism and then some at the Indianapolis 500 every year. Actually take that jingoism and square it, no wait, take it to the tenth power. In other … [Read more...] about Most Memorable Merica, MAGA Shirts Seen at Indianapolis 500
E-Bike Maintenance: Keeping Your Electric Bike in Optimal Condition for the Long Haul
With the surge in popularity of e-bikes, it's crucial to know how to keep your electric bike in top condition. E-bikes are an excellent way to navigate busy city streets or take on adventurous trails. However, to ensure the longevity and performance of your e-bike, regular maintenance is a must, including taking care of the bike braking systems. This article will cover the … [Read more...] about E-Bike Maintenance: Keeping Your Electric Bike in Optimal Condition for the Long Haul
Your Quick Guide to Accessories for the F150
If you are one of the fortunate people in the world to own a Ford F-150, you are already a member of a massive community that spans the globe. Ford sells around 900,000 F-150 pickup trucks annually on average. That is a big number of trucks, and it shows how powerful Ford is in the business world. … [Read more...] about Your Quick Guide to Accessories for the F150
That Time I met Al Gore, Interviewed Gen. Wesley Clark at a NASCAR Event
Editor's Note: with the original publication that this article was posted on set for imminent extinction, we brought this post over to The Sports Bank before it gets deleted. It originally ran in Sept. of 2013, but we have updated it to make current for present day. On the 12th anniversary of 9/11, Former Vice President of the United States and Chairman of The Climate … [Read more...] about That Time I met Al Gore, Interviewed Gen. Wesley Clark at a NASCAR Event