Steve Nicewanger’s Story Archive

And He’s On It!

May 23, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

Ed Carpenter is on the pole and Katherine Legge will start in the 33rd position. The field is set for the 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Not a whole lot of drama in the qualifications any more. Those who remember the days when Tom Carnegie was calling … Read More

1963: The Green “Funny” Car That Changed Everything

May 16, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

While it didn’t seem so at the time, 1963 was the most revolutionary year in the history of American automobile racing. Two cars entered by Team Lotus of Great Britain and powered by engines produced by the Ford Motor Corporation were entered and made such an impression that the traditional … Read More

The Rising Sun in Victory Lane

May 9, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

It was only a matter of time. When Honda and Toyota started producing engines for the Indy car series back in the mid 1990s, it followed the some talented Japanese drivers were going to come to drive in the race. The first Japanese driver to qualify for the race was … Read More

College Player Draft for the Indiana Fever and the Colts 2013 Playing Schedule

May 2, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Indiana Fever had selection number #9 in the 2013 WNBA college draft held in Bristol, Conn. on April 15.  With that pick they selected Layshia Clarendon, a 5’9” guard from the University of California. The San Bernardino, Calif. native helped pace the Golden Bears to a 32-4 season and … Read More

The Light of Inspiration

April 25, 2013 | by Steve Nicewanger

For the most part, I’m pretty much on top of what I am going to write about for the articles that are printed, but there are times, dear reader, that I sit before the computer screen with my fingers on the keyboard and I haven’t got the first clue as … Read More