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The Race IndyCar Podcast’s annual May retro special features 1999 Indianapolis 500 winner Kenny Brack this year
The Race IndyCar Podcast’s annual May retro special features 1999 Indianapolis 500 winner Kenny Brack this year. Brack discusses his journey from missing out on a Formula 1 seat to becoming an IndyCar champion and Indy 500 victor with AJ Foyt’s team. He reflects on the race, its impact on his career, especially in Sweden, and shares key career moments like surviving the 2003 Texas crash. Brack’s comeback in 2005 with Rahal led him to retirement, a decision he elaborates on. The podcast also delves into Brack’s significance in the IRL’s rise, recalling the 1999 victory before CART teams returned. Swedish journalist Mattias Persson highlights Brack’s role in reigniting Sweden’s love for motorsport and inspiring current talents like Marcus Ericsson and Felix Rosenqvist. Past specials covered the ’94 ‘Beast’ Penske engine and a career retrospective with Rick Mears. For questions and suggestions, reach out to the show via email at podcasts@the-race.com.
