As Memorial Day weekend comes upon us, the Indianapolis 500, one of American sport’s greatest traditions, will roar across our televisions. Considered by many “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the Indy 500 has long been among the most coveted titles in motorsports, gathering giant race teams like Penske, Ganassi, Andretti, and more to the competition. This…
Read More »Memorial Day weekend is, by definition, a time for remembering—remembering sacrifice, service, and devotion. For the fans gathered at the Brickyard for the 96th running of the Indianapolis 500 yesterday, it was not just about remembering. Actually there was something pretty hard to forget. No one watching last year’s 500 would forget the last-lap pass…
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Before a driver and team take to the racetrack, there’s a lot of planning and preparation that needs to be done. On Sports Spectrum, we look ahead to the 96th running of the Indy 500 with a fascinating interview with racing journalist, Brad Winters. It turns out we can learn lessons on life from driving…
Read More »Picture the beauty and detail of fine woodwork. The finished product began as a block of wood and nothing more. In much the same way, our spiritual transformation points to the touch of the Master’s hand. On Sports Spectrum you’ll hear how God shaped and transformed the lives of two-time Indy 500 winner Al Unser…
Read More »On this edition of Sports Spectrum, we’ll take you to the famed Brickyard for a look at the Greatest Spectacle in Racing—the Indianapolis 500. We’ll go behind the scenes to bring you the stories of this event and how the Lord is at work in the lives of drivers, teams, and those associated with this…
Read More »In this conversation with Indy Racing League driver Davey Hamilton, you’ll hear about a horrific accident in 2001 that nearly claimed his life. He also looks back and discusses how that event changed his life and his perspective regarding unexpected events that come his way. It’s an honest look at dealing with change and how…
Read More »When Sports Spectrum comes your way, we’ll talk about Dealing With Change. Now, you may have been on the receiving end of change in this past year in ways you weren’t expecting and really didn’t want. Buffalo Bills head coach, Chan Gailey, and Indy Racing League driver, Davey Hamilton, have experienced a great deal of change in…
Read More »Safety crews are using four jet-powered dryers and a couple dozen safety vehicles in their efforts to dry the track surface at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Read More »Today on Sports Spectrum, we hear Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Matt Capps talk about his disappointment, as a minor leaguer, when he was shifted from his dream of being a starting pitcher to a new and unwelcome role in the bullpen. His initial disappointment, however, became a terrific gift, as this shift rapidly accelerated his…
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