The Indianapolis 500, a History - Volume One: Resurrection and Blue Crowns    by Brian G. Boettcher
Price: Free! 50630 words. Published on September 1, 2012. .
Free offering by new author. First of five volumes 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.

The Indianapolis 500 - Volume Three: Watson’s Wonders (1959 – 1962)    by Brian G. Boettcher
Price: $0.99 USD. 43880 words. Published on March 17, 2013. .
Volume Three: Watson's Wonders (1959 – 1962) tells the story of the how the racing creations of A.J. Watson came to dominate this era at the Speedway, to then be challenged by the rear engine creations of the Coopers and Mickey Thompson. Each year features an epic "500", with Speedway legends Jim Rathmann, A.J. Foyt and Rodger Ward (twice) the victors.