05-05-DragonSpeedAnnouncement

Indy 500 Winner DePaolo Laid Groundwork for Two Great NASCAR Teams

1925 Indianapolis 500 winner Peter DePaolo (photo, center) was instrumental in bringing a Ford factory team to NASCAR, which then led to the formation of the legendary Wood Brothers and Holman-Moody teams.

Close Bond with Foyt Only Solace for Ruttman after Missing Inaugural Brickyard 400

Joe Ruttman (photo), younger brother of 1952 Indianapolis 500 winner Troy Ruttman, was bumped from the starting field from the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994 by three-thousandths of a second by friend A.J. Foyt.

McIntosh Drives From Deep in Field To Become First Two-Time BC39 Winner

The Oklahoma driver (photo) earned his second straight BC39 Presented by Avanti Windows & Doors victory after starting 19th in the 24-car field.