My Indy 500 Story Mike Asher shows off his checkered Indy 500 van (and outfit) along with sister Pattie Cloud and son Brian Asher, circa 1989. | submitted by MIKE ASHER My wife, Jan, and I have attended the Indianapolis 500 together since 1967 when we were seniors at Shelbyville High School. (Each of us had attended a previous time.) I worked the old press box in 1966 as a reward for obtaining Eagle Scout, and Jan, in 1963, with her boyfriend, before she came to her senses and started dating me.
Great story by Mike. Just a note to let you know that there is another Shelbyville citizen who has a longer streak. Steve Krebs (SHS '62) started a streak that began in 1958 and hasn't missed one since then except for the Chinese virus year.
Great story by Mike. Just a note to let you know that there is another Shelbyville citizen who has a longer streak. Steve Krebs (SHS '62) started a streak that began in 1958 and hasn't missed one since then except for the Chinese virus year.