The Black Speed Kings of Indiana

Debuting in 1911, the Indianapolis 500 has cemented itself in the fabric of American culture. But that culture was not always shared. In its early days, the Speedway was segregated, and drivers of color were banned. That exclusion inspired these “Speed Kings” to create their own racing spectacle from 1924 to 1936. In 1996, Across Indiana producer Todd Gould took us trackside with the heroes of the