Article Archives: Sports Voice

Dual in Detroit Comes Down Hard

June 17, 2021 | by Steve Nicewanger

On Saturday things got hairy on Belle Isle as Patricio O’Ward had the pole but lost the lead To Will Power. On Lap 28, Felix Rosenqvist plowed straight into a tire trap and cement retaining barrier. It took over an hour for Rosenqvist to be safely removed and the tires … Read More

Council Lifts Some Restrictions

June 10, 2021 | by Steve Nicewanger

The Indianapolis Marion County Council has voted to remove some of the restrictions placed on business and public gatherings. This is good news for Indianapolis Indians fans, the Indy Fuel and Indy Eleven. Also for the summer and fall festivals, Little League baseball and other youth summer sports. It also … Read More

Indy 500 Wrap Up

June 3, 2021 | by Steve Nicewanger

135,000 spectators officially came to the track to watch the greatest spectacle in racing last Sunday. That’s the largest number of fans gathered for any event during the pandemic. It was perfect for racing — sunny, cool, and comfortable. Everyone was ready for a really big show and they got … Read More

Ready for the Green Flag

May 27, 2021 | by Steve Nicewanger

The field is set for the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500. A warm clear day is predicted so the race should be an exciting one. The pole shoot-out was full of surprises and the last row shoot-out was very nearly as entertaining. In the front row an old lion … Read More

On Winning the 500

May 20, 2021 | by Steve Nicewanger

This month marks the 60th anniversary of A.J. Foyt’s first win at the Indianapolis 500. On Memorial Day 1961, Foyt dueled with the late Eddie Sachs in the second half of the race in what has become a legendary battle for the win. Sachs was one of the most popular … Read More