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Bricks & Bones: The Endearing Legacy of The Indy 500
Bricks & The Indy 500 Is Pure And Righteous, explores the cultural significance, endearing legacy, and nitty-gritty phenomenon of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.
On Sunday, May 28th 2017, the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 was witnessed by some 300,000 people in attendance, and those watching at home saw a polished event thanks to modern television production. But what happens before the cameras turn on and the people arrive? What about after everyone goes home? That's the real allure of Speedway, Indiana, where the Indianapolis 500 is so much more than a single event.
Bricks & Bones reveals the landscape of this small Indiana town, etched forever in the halls of racing history. Its people, places, and mystique all brought to life by Automoblog.net's Tony Borroz as he experiences old Speedway tales, opulent dinners at St. Elmo's, and a chance encounter with a driver who nearly died in the Indy 500. Borroz gives a unique perspective on the drivers and why Indianapolis Motor Speedway is such a challenging venue for them. He even gets to see, thanks to an old racing friend, the very homes where some of the sport's most famous names lived.
On Sunday, May 28th 2017, the 101st running of the Indianapolis 500 was witnessed by some 300,000 people in attendance, and those watching at home saw a polished event thanks to modern television production. But what happens before the cameras turn on and the people arrive? What about after everyone goes home? That's the real allure of Speedway, Indiana, where the Indianapolis 500 is so much more than a single event.
Bricks & Bones reveals the landscape of this small Indiana town, etched forever in the halls of racing history. Its people, places, and mystique all brought to life by Automoblog.net's Tony Borroz as he experiences old Speedway tales, opulent dinners at St. Elmo's, and a chance encounter with a driver who nearly died in the Indy 500. Borroz gives a unique perspective on the drivers and why Indianapolis Motor Speedway is such a challenging venue for them. He even gets to see, thanks to an old racing friend, the very homes where some of the sport's most famous names lived.
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Published October 17, 2017
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October 26, 2017
I have noticed, over the years, there is one kind of driver to watch out for at the Indy 500. - “We’re fine”
In lieu of a biographical resource author /journalist Tony Borroz shares what we need to know about this treasure trunk of memorabilia and facts and realities of the ongoing miracle event - The Indy 500. In these few words he puts us there in the place we are about to explore: ‘Conflicting Emotions - I’m sitting in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, between here and there, between desert and farmland, between my glowering past and my immediate future. I am calm, but my mind seems to be screaming out in a thousand different directions at once. Everyone tells me I should be feeling happy or excited or sad or tired or respectful or lonely, but I’m all those things and none of them at the same time. At the moment, I am still. Waiting through this interminable layover, waiting for my connecting flight between here and there. Frequent Fear - My mind, and a notional team of psychiatrists would imply that, in my given emotional state outside of “work” (which this is), peace and serenity would be good goals to pursue. Instead, I am anxious to stuff myself into an alloy tube controlled by overworked, overtired, and overpaid former-military hotshots; and staffed by over-glorified wait staff who, these days, seem to have no compunction about physically and emotionally abusing you for the slightest infractions like airborne Stassi martinets. Powerful Prelude - I should be still... be still... be still and seek out an extended period of immobility, but right now what I am most anxious for is speed, and lots of it. I need to wad myself into an alloy tube and be blasting through the thin air at .84 Mach. I need velocity and quickness, pace, and swiftness. I am going to The Indy 500.’
In a thoroughly entertaining format Tony offers a study of Indianapolis as a town, as a people, and as platform for the infamous annual world-renowned speed race. He introduces us to the eateries, the drivers, and the men and women who make Indy 500 happen.
Filled with terrific color photographs, Tony offers insights, history, legends, the tragedies, the fans and their obsession with the race – all the ins and outs of what makes the Indy 500 both famous and durable. Even for those who do not watch sport racing this is a book that is a slice of Americana that is a pleasure to read.
In lieu of a biographical resource author /journalist Tony Borroz shares what we need to know about this treasure trunk of memorabilia and facts and realities of the ongoing miracle event - The Indy 500. In these few words he puts us there in the place we are about to explore: ‘Conflicting Emotions - I’m sitting in Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, between here and there, between desert and farmland, between my glowering past and my immediate future. I am calm, but my mind seems to be screaming out in a thousand different directions at once. Everyone tells me I should be feeling happy or excited or sad or tired or respectful or lonely, but I’m all those things and none of them at the same time. At the moment, I am still. Waiting through this interminable layover, waiting for my connecting flight between here and there. Frequent Fear - My mind, and a notional team of psychiatrists would imply that, in my given emotional state outside of “work” (which this is), peace and serenity would be good goals to pursue. Instead, I am anxious to stuff myself into an alloy tube controlled by overworked, overtired, and overpaid former-military hotshots; and staffed by over-glorified wait staff who, these days, seem to have no compunction about physically and emotionally abusing you for the slightest infractions like airborne Stassi martinets. Powerful Prelude - I should be still... be still... be still and seek out an extended period of immobility, but right now what I am most anxious for is speed, and lots of it. I need to wad myself into an alloy tube and be blasting through the thin air at .84 Mach. I need velocity and quickness, pace, and swiftness. I am going to The Indy 500.’
In a thoroughly entertaining format Tony offers a study of Indianapolis as a town, as a people, and as platform for the infamous annual world-renowned speed race. He introduces us to the eateries, the drivers, and the men and women who make Indy 500 happen.
Filled with terrific color photographs, Tony offers insights, history, legends, the tragedies, the fans and their obsession with the race – all the ins and outs of what makes the Indy 500 both famous and durable. Even for those who do not watch sport racing this is a book that is a slice of Americana that is a pleasure to read.
October 25, 2017
Bricks & Bones: The Endearing Legacy and Nitty-Gritty Phenomenon of The Indy 500 is a book that offers a different take on the motorized sport loved by many. Instead of focusing on the race itself, the author decides to shift the perspective to what happens before and after the race.
Tony Borroz talks about Speedway, the little Indiana town who hosts the Indy 500, in such an endearing way that we can’t be indifferent to it. Bricks and Bones is about so much more than the race: it goes to discuss the drivers, how it impacts the city’s population and the importance of the race. All the preparation it needs to take place. Speedway has its history forever linked to this venue. But what makes this particular race so special, both for viewers and for drivers? That’s what the author tries to unveil here, as he takes the readers on a trip down memory lane
Tony Borroz talks about Speedway, the little Indiana town who hosts the Indy 500, in such an endearing way that we can’t be indifferent to it. Bricks and Bones is about so much more than the race: it goes to discuss the drivers, how it impacts the city’s population and the importance of the race. All the preparation it needs to take place. Speedway has its history forever linked to this venue. But what makes this particular race so special, both for viewers and for drivers? That’s what the author tries to unveil here, as he takes the readers on a trip down memory lane
August 6, 2018
Short, but enjoyable
One person's look at the amazing spectacle that was the 2017 Indy 500. Borroz is engaging and literate and clearly knows that of which he writes...I found myself craving a St Elmo's shrimp cocktail.... you may too. It only suffers from its brevity, but as a personal recollection it's wonderful. Read it and understand why we so look forward to May in Indy each year.
One person's look at the amazing spectacle that was the 2017 Indy 500. Borroz is engaging and literate and clearly knows that of which he writes...I found myself craving a St Elmo's shrimp cocktail.... you may too. It only suffers from its brevity, but as a personal recollection it's wonderful. Read it and understand why we so look forward to May in Indy each year.
June 26, 2018
After 61 straight 500 mile races, you think you have heard it all. This was interesting and funny But the Tower to watch the race, and the name dropping, got me Damn near jealous.
why not write a real Indy 500 book? A little more imagination. humor and research. And put a little feeling and grab the ghosts
why not write a real Indy 500 book? A little more imagination. humor and research. And put a little feeling and grab the ghosts
January 18, 2022
A good read for someone with little knowledge about the Indy 500
He needs to fact check his materials. I did enjoy his enthusiasm for witnessing his first 500. I was rather surprised by the short, one-hour read.
He needs to fact check his materials. I did enjoy his enthusiasm for witnessing his first 500. I was rather surprised by the short, one-hour read.
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