Ferrari’s foray at the Indy 500

On Ferrari Friday's, William Ross from the Exotic Car Marketplace will be discussing all things Ferrari and interviewing people that live and breathe the Ferrari brand. Topics range from road cars to racing; drivers to owners, as well as auctions, private sales and trends in the collector market.

In this episode of the Ferrari Marketplace Podcast, host William Ross discusses Ferrari's historical attempts to participate in the Indianapolis 500. He highlights the brand's efforts and challenges between 1950 and 1960, particularly focusing on the 1952 Indy 500 with Alberto Ascari. Despite some early struggles and eventual failure primarily due to technical issues such as wheel durability, Ferrari's participation was notable. The episode also delves into later, unfulfilled attempts to enter Indy racing through the 1950s to 1980s, and even a beautiful but unused Ferrari 637 design in 1986. William underscores the cultural and racing significance of these efforts and hints at exciting future content involving notable racing figures.

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00:00 Introduction to the Show; Shoutouts, Sponsors & Event Announcements

01:59 Ferrari's Relationship with the Indy 500

05:08 Ferrari's 1952 Indy 500 Attempt

11:30 Subsequent Attempts and Challenges

14:16 Ferrari's Later Flirtations with IndyCar

19:25 Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes

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