The Greatest Moments of Indianapolis 500

RICK MEARS is out front, measured, immaculate, refusing to yield. Every mile feels decisive now. Then the caution comes, the weather intervenes, and there is no doubt left to argue. The Indianapolis 500 is called — Rick Mears has won for the fourth time. From 1979 to 1991, the arc is complete. Calm under pressure, peerless at Indianapolis, he joins the race’s immortals! 

Follow the story of the Indianapolis 500 through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated by Historic Newspapers. This edition charts the rich history of the world’s most famous motor race — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– Jim Rathmann’s victory in 1960, decided after a memorable duel with Rodger Ward
– Gordon Johncock’s dramatic win in 1982, edging Rick Mears by just 0.16 seconds in one of the closest finishes in race history
– Rick Mears’ fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 1991, cementing his place among the race’s all-time greats
– Landmark moments that shaped the prestige and legacy of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
– Highlights from more recent editions of the race

Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for an Indy 500 fan, a motorsport enthusiast, or someone who remembers these moments as they happened — this is more than a gift. It’s a piece of Indianapolis 500 history, preserved in print and ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from scan archives. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.