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Author Biography
Steve Nicewanger loves old scary movies, history, food, and sports.
Steve Nicewanger was a lifelong resident of the east side of Indianapolis, and lived in Irvington. He followed the Indianapolis sports scene since the early 1960's when his father started taking him to Indian's games and auto racing events. His career as a librarian gave him a background in information gathering and factual research. Steve loved old scary movies, history, food, and sports. He passed away in December 2021.
Steve Nicewanger’s Story Archive
48 Years Ago
The national political conventions of the last two weeks have been full of controversy and upheaval. There has been more hate spewing and fist shaking than at anytime in recent memory. Social media has become a platform for everyone to express their feelings and denounce and vilify those of others. … Read More
The End of July . . .
The Brickyard Wrap Up I watched the end of the race on line on YouTube. It looked very similar to the 2015 Brickyard end. Kyle Busch easily took the checkered flag but with Matt Kenseth rather than Joey Lagano in the runner up position. Toyota engines finished one and two. … Read More
Lots of Auto Racing
Will Power is Showing A Lot of….Well…Er… Will Power The Honda Prix of Toronto has pretty much followed the same script that all but three of the IndyCar races have followed during the 2016 series so far. A Penske driver once again takes the checkered flag. The first five events … Read More
Mid-July Happenings
2016 Iowa Corn 300 Newton Iowa is located 30 miles to the east of Des Moines along Interstate 80 and is the home of the Maytag Washing Machine Corporation. It’s also the home of the Iowa Motor Speedway. Last Saturday, July 9th, the IndyCar boys gathered there for the tenth … Read More
The Second Half of the Year
Andrew’s Lucky Deal The deal is $140 million over the next six years with an $87 million signing bonus and $47 million up front, due the day of signing. Number 12 is now the highest paid player in NFL history. As to the Colts and Jimmy Irsay, Andrew thanks you, … Read More