IndyCar Drivers Hall of Fame

The Motor Speedway historian of Indianapolis, Mr. Donald Davidson as well as the chief mechanics of Indianapolis 500, Frank Coon and Jim Travers are the inductees into the “Auto Racing Hall of Fame” of 2010. The induction ceremony of this event will take place on 27 May. A panel of around one hundred and fifty electors comprised of the Hall of Fame members, motor sports journalists, leading auto racing participants as well as other officials will vote yearly for the “Hall of Fame inductees”.

This “Auto Racing Hall of Fame” was found in the year 1952 by American Automobile Association. This is located at the “Indianapolis Motor Speedway” from 1962. Davidson developed an avid interest in Indianapolis 500 when he was an adolescent in England. Arriving at the IMS in the year 1964, he thrilled the racing community with his skills to recite year-by-year accounts of the participants’ careers.

After returned permanently in the year 1965, Davidson was invited by “Sid Collins” for joining the international IMS Radio Network. He was appointed by “Henry Banks” as a USAC statistician, where he remained for almost thirty two years. He was also named as Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historian in the year 1998 as well as in 2010.

Along with the numerous radio and television assignments, the raconteur Davidson also played as a host to the well known radio show, which was know as ‘The Talk of Gasoline Alley’ on 1070 AM.  His writing credits included numerous historical articles as well as columns.

There are also many websites on the internet, which will provide you information on the Hall of fame of Indy Car drivers. Moreover, you will be able to see the whole profile of the drivers. Most of the fans of IndyCar are opting for these websites to know more about it.