The Indy 500's Unique Alchemy As we approach the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500, one thing is clear: this event has a hold on its participants and viewers that few other events can match.
For Will Buxton, lead commentator for the IndyCar series and the Indy 500, this phenomenon has been a key takeaway from his first year covering the event.
Buxton's infectious enthusiasm for racing is well documented, but it's his observations about the Indy 500's singular atmosphere that are particularly noteworthy.