I have read many books about racing and the Indianapolis 500, but this one is still one of my top five. Peterson is 20 miles south of Fort Wayne. October 1954. Bill Shaw, the only son of Wilbur - a man who not only became the first driver to win the race in consecutive years, but deserves a great deal of credit along with Tony Hulman for saving the Speedway from demolition after World War II - loaned the items long term t. Bill Shaw, the only son of Wilbur - a man who not only became the first driver to win the race in consecutive years, but deserves a great deal of credit along with Tony Hulman for saving the Speedway from demolition after World War II - loaned the items long term to the Hall of Fame Museum in honour of his father's 100th birthday, which would have been Oct. 31. During World War II, Shaw was hired by the tire manufacturer Firestone Tire and Rubber Company to test a synthetic rubber automobile tire at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, which had been closed due to the war. He dropped out of four of his first six races, but earned a fourth place and and a second in the other two. Learn More book Gentlemen, Start Your Engines wikipedia Wikipedia Class of 1987 Ferdinand Porsche Walter W. Stillman