<p>Originally aired 06/07/2025. Before the first Indy 500 in 1911, there were auto races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 1910 after the track was paved with bricks. Those thrilling early races and the spectacular aviation shows at the Speedway in June 1910 that featured the Wright Brothers are discussed with Nelson's guest, racing historian <a href= "https://www.firstsuperspeedway.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Mark Dill</a>.</p>

Originally aired 06/07/2025. Before the first Indy 500 in 1911, there were auto races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 1910 after the track was paved with bricks. Those thrilling early races and the spectacular aviation shows at the Speedway in June 1910 that featured the Wright Brothers are discussed with Nelson's guest, racing historian Mark Dill.

<p>Originally aired 06/07/2025. Before the first Indy 500 in 1911, there were auto races at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 1910 after the track was paved with bricks. Those thrilling early races and the spectacular aviation shows at the Speedway in June 1910 that featured the Wright Brothers are discussed with Nelson's guest, racing historian <a href="https://www.firstsuperspeedway.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Mark Dill</a>.</p>

Auto Races Before the Indianapolis 500

Host Nelson Price, the "connoisseur of all things Hoosier," engages guests in a lively, live conversation about topics relating to Indiana history. Original shows are aired on WICR 88.7fm Saturdays from 12pm-1pm.

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