Beyond the Bricks Podcast

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Jake and Mike look back at the career of Parnelli Jones Aug 13, 2021

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On Parnelli Jones’ 88th birthday, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen discuss the career of the 1963 Indy 500 winner. They talk about how Rufus Jones became known as Parnelli and we hear some historic audio, including from his ‘63 victory and how winning the “500” changed his life. They’re joined by Donald Davidson, Historian Emeritus of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, to talk about Parnelli’s many close calls in the Indy 500, and how Jones is one of the best to ever drive at 16th and Georgetown, even though he had just seven starts. We hear from Parnelli about his rivalry with A.J. Foyt, and continue talking with Donald Davidson. To wrap up the show, Donald remembers his former coworker and friend Bob Jenkins, who passed away earlier this week.

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Jake and Mike give their Brickyard memories and talk with NASCAR broadcaster Matt Yocum Aug 12, 2021

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Jake Query and Mike Thomsen continue to talk about the history of the Brickyard 400, including some of their favorite memories and trivia from the 27-year-old event. They’re joined by veteran NASCAR broadcaster Matt Yocum discuss some of the best drivers to never win the Indianapolis 500, the decline in popularity of the Brickyard, including the tire debacle of 2008, and what winning at IMS means to NASCAR drivers. Later, they discuss with Matt about how racing on the IMS road course could reinvigorate Brickyard weekend and look back at the 2005 Brickyard, when Tony Stewart finally made it to Victory Lane at 16th and Georgetown. In the final segment, Jake and Mike further talk about the tire issues in 2008.

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Jake and Mike look back at the history of NASCAR at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Aug 11, 2021

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Tuesday on Beyond the Bricks, Jake Query and Mike Thomsen look back at the history of NASCAR at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, including the famous 1992 tire test that ultimately led to the inaugural Brickyard 400 in 1994. They discuss Davey Allison and Tim Richmond, two drivers who never had the chance to compete in the Brickyard, and the rivalry between fans of IndyCar and NASCAR. In the second segment, they talk about the smashing success of the Brickyard in the 90s, including how the first race helped launch Jeff Gordon into stardom and the massive entry lists in early years. Jake and Mike wrap up by talking about the 1995 Brickyard and the reverence Dale Earnhardt had for 16th and Georgetown.

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Jake Query and Mike Thomsen pay tribute to iconic racing broadcaster Bob Jenkins Aug 10, 2021

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Beyond the Bricks returns with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, and the guys look back on the life and career of Bob Jenkins, who passed away Monday at the age of 73. We play the tribute put together by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and listen to some of his iconic calls from IMS, on both radio and television. Bob’s successor on the IMS Radio Network Mike King calls in to talk about Bob’s reverence for the Indy 500 and how humble the Hall of Famer was. The current “Voice of the 500” Mark Jaynes joins Beyond the Bricks to continue to celebrate his close friend and colleague. Finally, two-time Indianapolis 500 runner-up and former TV broadcast partner Scott Goodyear joins the show to talk about how fortunate he felt to be able to work with the one and only Bob Jenkins.

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Jake and Mike discuss near misses of the 1990s in the 500 May 29, 2021

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Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen. They highlight near misses during the 1990s decade including a few by Scott Goodyear, a couple by Michael Andretti, and Emerson Fittipaldi. They also hear from Rick Mears after winning his 4th Indy 500 in 1991 and Scott Goodyear after he lost the race by passing the pace car in 1995 and why he stayed out after he was stopped scoring.

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Jake and Mike remember Dan Wheldon on Beyond the Bricks May 28, 2021

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Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they remember the late great Dan Wheldon, who won the Indianapolis 500 in 2005 and 2011, and chronicle his career as well as some other 2021 Indy 500 field trivia.

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Jake and Mike discuss great names and voices of drivers May 27, 2021

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Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they discuss the big names of the Indianapolis 500. They talk about the winner of the inaugural Race in 1911 Ray Harroun, 1915 winner Ralph Depalma and AJ Foyt. They play audio clips from way back in the day where you can hear what they sounded like. They talk about how the future and those who are broadcasting it or involved in the history of it will look back on the current races of the Indianapolis 500 as well. They also play what could be the oldest audio ever recorded from the Indianapolis 500 in 1939.

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Jake and Mike talk about Indy 500 Memorbilia May 26, 2021

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Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they discuss milk in victory lane and that Emerson Fittipaldi drank orange juice instead in 1993 with his grandson Pietro being rewarded by the American Dairy Association as the Fastest Rookie. They remember 1995 Rookie of the Year Andre Ribeiro. The main topic of the show is memorabilia of the Indianapolis 500 with audio clips. They also take phone calls from people with what memorabilia they have and how rare it may be.

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Jake and Mike talk about Music that mentions the Indy 500 or its participants May 25, 2021

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Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they recap Indianapolis 500 qualifying and begin to preview the race with trivia. They also dive into the main subject and play songs that mention the Indianapolis 500 and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway or its participants in the great race including the great Menudo.

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Jake and Mike discuss near Misses of the 1980s May 22, 2021

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Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, they highlight near misses of the 1980s including the 1982 finish for Rick Mears losing in close finish to Gordan Johncock, Al Unser Jr trying to block for his dad in 1983, Kevin Cogan getting passed by Bobby Rahal in 1986, Roberto Guerrero stalling in the pits while leading in 1987 and more.

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