The authorÕs father took this picture, which truly captures the enormity of the 1952 Indianapolis 500. Photo: Ozzie Lyons

Missing Ascari at Indy

Because I came to automobile appreciation late in life – not until 17, when my New York State learner’s permit finally awakened me to the magic of driving – I fear I missed out on an adventure that might have created a different me.

Don’t you think a born car nut would have pestered his dad into taking him along to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1952 to see Alberto Ascari drive a Ferrari?

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