In over a century of racing at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), it is doubtful there has ever been a more popular winner of what is unapologetically billed as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" than Mario Andretti. On that Memorial Day holiday weekend in 1969 a dashing Andretti powered across the finish line to deliver a victory that still resonates today. The win was expected to be just the first of many at the famed Brickyard but a half-century later it stands alone. Nor has his nephew John or grandson Marco, who will again carry the Andretti colours into Sunday's race. EXCLUSIVE CLUBCharismatic Brazilian Helio Castroneves's bid to claim a record-equalling fourth Indy 500 victory that would gain him entry in the Brickyard's most exclusive club has been swept aside by a wave of Andretti nostalgia.

Source: The Star May 25, 2019 19:52 UTC