The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
Since
the dawn of automotive racing, the world's best drivers have tested
their skills, bravery and the limits of speed in the legendary
Indianapolis 500. The winner claims the historic Borg-Warner Trophy, and
racing immortality.
Officially licensed in cooperation with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis 500: A Century of Excitement
tells the compelling and entertaining story of the race that has become
known as simply "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Overflowing with
photographs hand-picked from the Speedway's mammoth photo archives, and
filled with historic, behind-the-scene stories, you'll revel in the
history that has shaped this amazing event.
About the Author
Ralph Kramer is the author of the critically acclaimed Indianapolis Motor Speedway: 100 Years of Racing.
He grew up on a farm 50 miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and
saw his first Indianapolis 500 race in 1950. Later, Kramer covered the
race and the sideshow functions for The Indianapolis News for
more than 10 years. As a public relations executive for General Motors,
he negotiated Chevrolet's Indy 500 pace car presence and for years
managed Chevy's public relations function at the track. After leaving
GM, Kramer served as the director of the Speedway's Hall of Fame museum
from 1995 to 1998. Kramer and his wife, Carol, live in Shelbyville,
Indiana.
