The art of WK Gilbert (Gilbert Art) was center stage at the May 2009 art show hosted by Carmel, Indiana's Art & Soul Gallery. Gilbert impressed onlookers by creating art "real time," depicting the beautiful street scene of this bedroom community north of Indianapolis.

I came across this video on YouTube a while back and based on its mix of heartfelt music, a professional voice over, compelling photos and some really, really terrible research I wanted to comment. The overall tone of the piece carries a lot of truth about motorcycle board track racing in America in the first quarter of the 20th century but the specifics are astoundingly inaccurate.

I recognize this video as an excerpt from the History Channel's "Roaring Through the Century, the Indianapolis 500." This  segment focuses on the first Indianapolis 500 and offers some of the most creative packaging of the various videos focusing on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Produced by TelX in 1997, it offers footage many people have never seen.

Okay, so this is a little off topic from my usual theme, but hey, it's still racing, it's still the Indy 500. Somebody with a great sense of humor put this YouTube video together. If you love the Indianapolis 500, you will get a kick out this one...