Beyond the Bricks Podcast

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Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, we talk about racing memorabilia! We hear about the history of the racing memorabilia show, Jack Mackenzie working as Borg-Warner's PR man, Floyd Clymer and the Indianapolis 500 Yearbook with Donald Davidson, and some of the interviews Donald did for the yearbook.  In the second half of the show, Mike and Jake talk about Sid Collins’ Great Moments of the 500 Broadcast...

Tonight it is an all-request Tuesday night. After Jake and Mike preview some upcoming events, they take a request from Mark Jaynes to hear audio from John Toten and Tom Carnegie. We hear PA audio of Tom Carnegie and John Toten calling Rick Mears qualifying run in 1982. We also hear the audio of the 1983 start with Tom Carnegie on the PA that really puts you there in 1983, and if the 500 could have...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, we look at famous driver birthdays today. We hear first form Dario Franchitti and his amazing racing career at IMS. We hear audio from his first win in 2007, his second win in 2010, and his final win in 2012. All of which ended under caution. We hear about his love of Jim Clark, and racing history. We also hear a Dario Lucky Charms ad.  In the second half of the show,...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about the sponsors and commercials in past Indy 500’s, such as Pennzoil with Rick Mears, Texaco/Havoline, Cam2, and STP with Granatelli that brings back nostalgia for many race fans.  In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk more about in the sponsors that help give the Indy 500 looks such as Willard with...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake and Mike talk about notable retirements in Indy 500 history. They lead off the show with AJ Foyt. Jake and Mike talk about Foyt’s decision to retire in 1993, and we hear PA audio from Foyt’s retirement announcement. AJ talks about what caused his decision to retire, and Robby Gordon’s crash. Jake and Mike then talk about Kenny Brack’s Indy 500 win in 1999. They t...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake and Mike talk about the history of the legendary Donald Davidson. Mike and Jake both talk about their connections with Donald, and the legacy he left on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Donald talks about how he got into racing, and his first experiences listening to the Indy 500 on radio.  In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about Donald’s first t...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake and Mike talk about the legendary Bill Vukovich! We talk about the early days of Vukovich’s career, and his first Indy 500 in 1952. They talk about how close he came to winning the race in 1952, and if he could have won it had the steering pin not giving out. Vukovich led 154 laps before giving the lead over to Troy Ruttman, who won the race. They talk about his...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks, Jake and Mike are by a special guest, Johnny Rutherford! Rutherford tells his story about how he got into racing, including the first race he ever saw at Tulsa on a quarter-mile dirt track. Rutherford talks about Kurtis-Kraft race cars, and why he enjoyed racing so much. We hear audio of Rutherford’s first qualifying attempt, in which he bumped Pedro Rodriguez.  In th...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike wish Helio Castroneves a very happy birthday and look back at his legacy as one of the four four-time winners of the Indianapolis 500, by replaying the finishes of all his wins.   In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about Sid Collins broadcasting for the Indianapolis 500 and former baseball player, Bob Fel...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike look at songs that have become part of the lore of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. They talk about how the 500 Song came to be, and how it became part of the racing tradition. We get to hear Paul Page, Bob Jenkins, and Mike King sing the 500 song.  In the second half of the show, Jake and Mike talk about the history of B...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, Jake and Mike talk about WIBC and their coverage of the Indy 500. They highlight personalities like Lou Palmer, and tell the story about how his first job being part of the Indy 500 Radio Network in 1958. They talk about Palmer’s impressive call of the opening lap crash, and how it cemented his career. They also discuss how he called t...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, we continue the series on remembering drivers who have passed since the previous 500. They start the show by talking about Bill Vukovich II, and a wild ride Mike took with Dick Jordan to pick up Vukovich II. Mike and Jake tell the story about how Vukovich II found out about his father’s passing in 1955. We hear from Vukovich II on his...

Tonight on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen, we pay homage to two drivers who left us during the year. Gil De Ferran and Cale Yarborough. Jake and Mike give a biography on De Ferran’s life, and play audio of some of his first racing moments at IMS. The two talk about De Ferran’s first win with Hall Racing, and how popular of a driver he was at the end of 1996, and his record brea...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they preview the events leading up to the NASCAR and IndyCar races this weekend. Then they start discussing tonight’s topic, which is Parnelli Jones because his 90th birthday is tomorrow. Mike brings some audio from his archives where Parnelli talks about running in NASCAR and which tracks he didn’t like racing at. In the second segm...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they continue to discuss drivers that have dabbled in NASCAR and IndyCar with the doubleheader this weekend at IMS. The first drive Jake and Mike profile is Lee Roy Yarbrough with audio from IMS Historian Donald Davidson recapping his racing career and his postrace interview after winning the 1969 Daytona 500. In the second segment o...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they open the show by replaying some audio from one of the first Brickyard 400 broadcasts in 1967. Eventually they spotlight Mario Andretti’s dominance in the 1967 Daytona 500 victory by bringing back his radio conversation after winning the race. In the second segment of the show, Mike and Jake spotlight one of their favorite driver...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they open the show by celebrating the 70th birthday of Nigel Mansell. Jake and Mike touch on the career that he had in racing, bring back some audio of IMS Historian Donald Davidson talking about Mansell, and the guys share their favorite memory of Mansell. In the second and third segment of the show, Matt Yocum joins Jake and Mike o...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they open the show by touching on the ending to the month of May with Josef Newgarden capturing his first Indianapolis 500-mile race victory. They eventually transition to the career of Jigger Sirois and Cale Yarborough as both of those guys are battling health issues. In the second segment of the show, Mike and Jake celebrate the bi...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they will put together a montage of highlights for the Indianapolis 500 dating back to 1946. Throughout the course of the show, Jake and Mike will share stories, opinions, and memories from those races that they witnessed, were told about, or had close friends tell them about the race. Additionally, there is one special montage at th...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they spotlight some of the people that have contributed to making the Indianapolis 500 the great event that it is today. Jake and Mike will talk about a variety of people that had careers in public relations, reporting, and starters. The people that Jake and Mike will spotlight tonight are: Al Bloemker Clarence Cagle Seth Klein Sally...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they start the show talking about something that is close to Mike’s heart in the Racing Memorabilia Show.  They discuss some of the most coveted items that people go there looking for along with some other pieces of Indy 500 memorabilia that will be there for purchase. Additionally, they continue revisiting Indianapolis 500 winners w...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they spotlight some of the master mechanics behind some of the most successful drivers in the history of the Indianapolis 500. Jake and Mike spotlight the following mechanics: George Bignotti Chief mechanic for SEVEN Indianapolis 500 victories J. Foyt (1961 and 1964) Graham Hill (1966) Al Unser (1970 and 1971) Gordon Johncock (1973)...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they spend some time remembering the legends that have won the Indianapolis 500. They start the show with a four-time winner of the Indy 500 in A.J. Foyt. You’ll hear pieces from an interview that Foyt did with Mike.   Additionally, Jake and Mike spotlight a family name that has been associated in racing for decades. Mario Andretti i...

Tonight, on Beyond the Bricks with Jake Query and Mike Thomsen , they highlight more winners of the Indianapolis 500. They start the show by recognizing one of Sid Collins’ favorite winners in Lee Wallard (1951 winner) after Tony Bettenhausen passed on using the winning car. The 1953 and 1954 winner of the race was the next driver that Jake and Mike discussed in Bill Vukovich .   Additionally, Jak...