Derek Daly competed in 64 Formula One Grands Prix, becoming the first Irish driver to score F1 points, and won the IMSA GTP Championship racing in the U.S. For 25 years, he’s been a popular network TV analyst known for his sharp wit, captivating stories, and engaging presentations that inspire and entertain audiences worldwide.

After a 40-year career in journalism and automotive PR, Art Garner turned to writing. His acclaimed books include Black Noon, a PEN/ESPN literary sports writing finalist, and Indy 500 Memories. Garner won Gold and Silver Medals at the 2025 Independent Book Publishers Association awards for his latest title, A.J. Foyt: Survivor, Champion,  Legend.

Veteran motorsports journalist and editor Jim Donnelly earned back-to-back Ken W. Purdy Awards for Excellence in Automotive Journalism in 2023 and 2025. His award-winning pieces include Preston’s Prodigy (Crankshaft) and Ford GT40: The Rocky Road to Greatness (Tazio), celebrated for their depth and storytelling.

With a career rooted in storytelling across industries, Ray Hart turns his focus to racing with The Indy 500: A Year-Long Quest to Win the Greatest Spectacle in Racing, from Morgan James Publishing. A tribute to lifelong passion, the book captures one fan’s journey to author, inspiring the next generation of race fans.

For more than 50 years, Paul Page brought the Indianapolis 500 to life as lead announcer on radio and TV. From NBC to ABC and ESPN, his voice defined generations of racing broadcasts. His memoir, Hello, I’m Paul Page. It’s Race Day in Indianapolis., offers a personal look at his decades covering the sport.