A pair of must-read websites for Indy 500 fans  and racing historians 

Here at the Checkered Past, we promote the writing of racing history. Our friend William LaDow does a great job with his site Speedway Sightings which follows IndyCar happenings throughout the season, but particularly in May. The current posting is entitled "The Indianapolis 500 is a unique slice of Americana that should be on everyone's bucket list." I strongly encourage our readers to check it out

here's the link
  

https://speedwaysightings.wordpress.com

William is also the author of Conversations with a Winner - The Ray Nichels Story which you can get details about at 

 http://www.raynichels.com/index.html