REVIEW

Indy 500: The Legacy Series

Written by Frank Giovinazzi
Published April 26, 2005

Want to know everything about the historic race — or at least 40 years worth? This 5 DVD boxed set takes you down through the years. Warning: it runs longer than the race itself!

The first ever boxed set of its kind, THE INDIANAPOLIS 500: THE LEGACY SERIES races into stores April 26th offering fans an in-depth look at the history of the Indianapolis 500 from 1960-1990.

The five-disc DVD boxed set, priced to sell at $39.99, features seven hours of never-before-seen footage and fresh interviews with the legends of the Indy.

Timed perfectly to coincide with the 89th Indianapolis 500 (May 8 - 29), this DVD boxed set is perfect for the ultimate racing enthusiast.

The 60's: A Decade of Change
The dawn of modern day Indy racing - featuring legendary A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, the Unsers, the invasion of Formula One drivers Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Dan Gurney and Mario Andretti.

The 70's: A Decade of Legends:
Faster cars and higher speeds. See how brave new teams with fearless young drivers and new technology overthrew the old school. Featuring a tribute to the late owner of The BrickyardŽ, Tony Hulman.

The 80's: A Decade for the Ages
Features some of the most heart-racing excitement in Indy history. Relive the glory of Team Penske's dominance, Sullivan's "Spin and Win" and Big Al's miraculous fourth win.

The 90's: Over a Decade of Drama:
Indy 500 glory at its best. The 90s marked the changing of the guard. Legends like Foyt, Andretti, Rutherford, and Unser hung up their helmets and opened the door for current generation of racing heroes.

BONUS DISC
The bonus disc includes one hour of features on the Indy 500. The disc includes the documentary, "Voices of the 500" - a history of the IMS Radio Network. Features Indy legacies like Tom Carnegie, Firestone, and the Borg-Warner Trophy. In addition, the disc includes an image gallery of past Indy 500 memories. Cast: A.J. Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Tony Hulman, Al Unser, Mario Andretti

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Indy 500: The Legacy Series
Published: April 26, 2005
Type: Review
Section: Video
Filed Under: Video: Sports, Video: Documentary, Video: Television
Writer: Frank Giovinazzi
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