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Jake and Mike bust some myths about the Indianapolis 500 May 13, 2022

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On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen first pay tribute to Art Pollard, who died 49 years ago Thursday at IMS. They also bust some myths about the Indianapolis 500, dating back to the race's inception. We hear from Donald Davidson on IMS lore such as whether Ray Harroun actually won the first Indy 500. We also hear from Donald about 1913 winner Jules Goux, who drank champagne during the race. Later, Jake and Mike discuss myths from the 50s and 60s, including one about Jim Clark’s legendary win in 1965.

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Jake and Mike listen to some of the victory lane celebrations from the Indianapolis 500 May 12, 2022

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On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back on some of the jubilant celebrations in victory circle at the Indianapolis 500. We go all the way back to the 50s and hear from drivers such as Bill Vukovich and Jimmy Bryan, then A.J. Foyt and Jimmy Clark, and all the way up to present day. Jake and Mike discuss some of the traditions in victory lane, such as the celebratory drink of milk.

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Jake and Mike wish a happy birthday to 4-time Indy 500 champion Helio Castroneves May 11, 2022

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On Beyond The Bricks, it’s Helio Castroneves’ 47th birthday, and Jake Query and Mike Thomsen talk about the legendary career of the four-time Indianapolis 500 winner. We hear from Helio about his upbringing in Brazil, where his infectious energy comes from, and why he started climbing the fence after race wins.

Jake and Mike discuss how Castroneves ended up with Team Penske amid tragic circumstances and recount the controversial ending of the 2002 Indy 500. Later, Helio tells us who inspired his racing career, and we listen to some of the broadcast calls from his wins at 16th and Georgetown.

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Jake and Mike listen to some of the music featuring the Indy 500 May 10, 2022

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On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen take a trip down memory lane, and listen to some of the music that includes the Indianapolis 500. We hear tracks from drivers, such as Bobby Allison, Cale Yarborough, and 1995 Indianapolis 500 winner Jacques Villeneuve.

Later, we listen to an A.J. Foyt tribute song, and end with some past favorites, including Menudo’s smash hit “Indianapolis" from 1983.

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Jake and Mike pay tribute to Al Unser Sr. May 07, 2022

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On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back on the life of Al Unser, who passed away last year at the age of 87. We hear historic audio from Al Sr. about how his love of racing got started in Albuquerque.

Jake and Mike talk about the origin of the legendary “Johnny Lightning Special,” which Unser won the Indy 500 with in 1970 and ‘71. Later, we hear more historic audio from the career of the second man to win the 500 four times.

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Jake and Mike talk Indy 500 traditions May 06, 2022

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On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen celebrate some of the great traditions of the Indianapolis 500. We hear some renditions of “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” from before when Jim Nabors became the beloved performer of the song, as well as some of the earliest radio calls from 16th and Georgetown.

We learn from Donald Davidson about how the race became known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” and listen to historic audio from three-time winner Wilbur Shaw and two-time champ Bill Vukovich.

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Jake and Mike look back on the career of Josele Garza and Kevin Cogan May 05, 2022

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On Beyond The Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen take a look at a pair of Indy 500 rookies in 1981, Josele Garza and Kevin Cogan. They talk about Garza’s hot start at Indianapolis in ‘81, and how he learned from three-time champion Bobby Unser.

Jake and Mike discuss the origins of “(Back Home Again in) Indiana” at the Indy 500. Later, we hear historic audio from Josele Garza, including him taking phone calls from fans on the “Talk From Gasoline Alley” in 1982. To wrap up the show, the guys look at the career of Kevin Cogan, who is perhaps unfairly best known for the crash at the start of the 1982 500.

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Jake and Mike celebrate Mario Andretti May 04, 2022

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In the second Beyond The Bricks of the month, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen talk about the legendary Mario Andretti. To start the show, Jake pays tribute to Johnny Aitken, the winningest driver in IMS history, who would’ve turned 137 years old on Tuesday. We hear historic audio from Mario’s career, from his humble beginnings in racing, to becoming arguably the most famous race car driver in the world, and winning the Daytona 500 and Indianapolis 500.

Later, Jake and Mike talk about Mario’s spectacular versatility, and we hear from the legend about his win at Sebring in 1970. The guys discuss his rotten luck at Indy throughout the latter stages of his career, and go in-depth on the controversial 1981 Indy 500, as well as his final car in 1994.

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Jake and Mike remember the legendary Sid Collins May 03, 2022

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Beyond The Bricks returns with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen. On the first show of the month, Jake and Mike take a look back on the life and career of Sid Collins, the first “Voice of the 500” on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network. On the 45th anniversary of the tragic passing of Sid, we hear historic audio from his career, including his eulogy of Eddie Sachs. They discuss Sid’s massive legacy, and also talk about his decision to bring a young Donald Davidson onto the Radio Network in 1964.

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Jake and Mike look back on the four-time winners of the Indianapolis 500 Aug 13, 2021

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It’s the final “Beyond the Bricks” for the year, and Jake and Mike look back on the quartet four-time winners of the Indianapolis 500. They discuss and celebrate the thrilling finish from the 2021 Indy 500 when Helio Castroneves captured his fourth victory. Jake and Mike talk about how the fans reacted to Helio’s fourth win and how special the celebration was. The guys talk with the legend Donald Davidson, the Historian Emeritus of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to continue to discuss four-time winners of the Indianapolis 500. Donald remembers wins from each of the historic four-timers: A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, Rick Mears and Helio Castroneves, and talks about how lucky race fans are to have all four. In the final segment, Donald rejoins us to talk about the relationship between Rick Mears and Helio Castroneves.

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