Over 99 runnings, the Indianapolis 500 has become the most famous event in motorsport. That iconic status is built on a bedrock of hundreds of small stories, and to celebrate the centennial race, RACER.com has asked some of the people who are part of Indy's fabric to share a few...

On the eve of the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500, Art Garner and Marc B. Spiegel present the personal stories and remembrances of more than 150 drivers, fans and celebrities in "Indy 500 Memories: An Oral History of 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.'"Those sharing stories include 20 different race...