Download or read book The Indianapolis 500, a History - Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns written by Brian G. Boettcher and published by Constant Velocity Publishing. This book was released on with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: First of five book series examining the history of the Indianapolis 500 from 1946 to 1969. Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns includes the story of the Speedway’s catastrophic opening, its 1945 sale to Tony Hulman, and each race from 1946 through 1953, examining events and people who shaped the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing and its legend.