In September of 1961, as a devastating Category 4 hurricane barreled toward the Texas coast, an entrepreneurial 14-year-old boy was desperate to save his backyard business. He managed to pull off a miracle in his family's garage, but it wasn't long before a new storm arrived: high school coaches demanding he trade his cowboy boots for cleats.
He had an ungodly, blistering velocity that hissed through the air, terrifying opposing batters and regularly breaking his own catchers' bones. Yet, major league scouts completely wrote him off as a wild thrower who would never see the Hall of Fame without a ticket.
20 May 2026
Re-Release: Speed Capital: Indianapolis Auto Racing and the Making of Modern America
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On today's episode, the Sports Deep Dive podcast is joined by guest , BRIAN M. INGRASSIA, Associate Professor at West Texas A&M University to discuss his book , "Speed Capital: Indianapolis Auto Racing and the Making of Modern America."
INGRASSIA shares gripping tales of the Speedway's impact on American culture, detailing its transformation from an auto racing venue to a pivotal location in aviation history. Discover how the inception of the race in 1911 led to the birth of cultural traditions and how the event has withstood world wars and economic struggles to become a cornerstone of American sports. Whether you're a racing enthusiast or a history buff, this episode provides a rich narrative of innovation, tradition, and perseverance.
13 May 2026
The Iron Hand of NASCAR: Bill France Sr.
They called him ’Big Bill’ for a reason. He wasn’t just a founder; he was the law. But before he was the king of NASCAR, he was just a guy with a broken car and a dream in the Florida sand. This week, we go deep on the man who ruled racing with an iron hand.
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