Indy 500 | The 2010's -- THE GREATEST DECADE?

A documentary style retrospective of what history may eventually remember as one of the Indianapolis 500's greatest decades. Close finishes, record breaking races, spectacular crashes and dramatic qualifying moments, this decade had it all! Sit back relax and enjoy a romp through the recent past.
Races discussed.
94th Indianapolis 500 - 2010 - Dario Franchitti
95th Indianapolis 500 - 2011 - Dan Wheldon
96th Indianapolis 500 - 2012 - Dario Franchitti
97th Indianapolis 500 - 2013 - Tony Kanaan
98th Indianapolis 500 - 2014 - Ryan Hunter-Reay
99th Indianapolis 500 - 2015 - Juan Pablo Montoya
100th Indianapolis 500 - 2016 - Alexander Rossi
101st Indianapolis 500 - 2017 - Takuma Sato
102nd Indianapolis 500 - 2018 - Will Power
103rd Indianapolis 500 - 2019 - Simon Pagenaud
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[@Baba_Ghanoush7]

The decade that started my probably unhealthy obsession with Motorsports!

[@jamesjordan4955]

Same here

[@samhesketh]

Gabe J same lmaooo

[@acons8590]

Same

[@seanthompson258]

why cant you mention the global conspiracy theory called covid??? anyone who can think for themselves and not allow the box in your living room which is the real virus to sway your thinking will know that this is a global SCAM!!!

[@nascardonuts]

@@seanthompson258 SHUT UP! WE ARE TALKING ABOUT INDYCAR RACING!! NOTHING TO DO WITH COVID!!

[@JesusTapdancingChristOnaCross]

The decade when Lotus was so slow they were essentially ordered off the track (2012).

[@brendan7632]

Matthew T I remember being at the race and by lap 10 they were easily in sight for the leaders

[@ceeam]

Should be always remembered when people root for "another OEM" in the series.

[@homeperson11244]

Nothing more embarassed than being kicked out because you're too slow

[@glennoswald5928]

Not. Even close the 70's were the most innovated . Aerodynamics were beginning to be understood the speed leaped up year to year. The 2010's were the beginning of the spec racing at Indy

[@TJ89741]

Would love to see different chassis/engine and tire combos in the series again like the 90’s.

[@DavidLand91]

Hope you guys enjoyed watching this as much as I enjoyed making it!

[@Kyleconley59]

David Land enjoy*

[@motorsportsfanforlife5599]

Oh don’t worry I really enjoyed this video, very informative and entertaining

[@marycornett3165]

Can you do the 2000-2010 or 90s -00

[@peterkennedy7219]

As an Indy resident and IndyCar fan, I loved it!!

[@olaadeshina1276]

this video was really well done thank you

[@tommcglone2867]

2015 was crazy. Hinchcliffe defying death, Crash-o-rama, And Juan Pablo Montoya showing a display of why hes one of greatest racing drivers of his generation. Going from being dead last to winning the 500.

[@whoasked9500]

My thoughts: 2010: Kinda forgettable, not that bad, could be worse. 2011: What a shocking end that was. Heartbreaking at first, but then you realize what happened to the winner of that race (R.I.P.), you start to feel happy that he won (at least I did). 2012: Once again, a shocking end. Definitely heartbreaking, but considering that the driver that wrecked on the final lap would get redemption a few years later, I'd still say I feel kinda bad for him in this race. 2013: One of the best races I've ever seen, such a shame it ended under caution. 2014: The first ever Indy 500 (and Indycar race in general) that I ever watched live, and good lord, what a race it was. Still gives me chills watching the last 6 laps every single time I see them. 2015: I've never personally cared for the winner of this race, but it was still a very exciting race to the end. 2016: A pretty nice upset, not the best race ever, but still decent. 2017: I love this race, especially considering what happened to the winner five years prior. Seeing him get his redemption was so satisfying. 2018: I'd say the most boring Indy 500 I've seen so far, the winner was pretty cool, but the race kinda sucked. 2019: Yet again, another fantastic finish. Two of the best current Indycar drivers duking it out (just like in 2012 and 2014-2015) for the biggest win of the season. Was an absolutely sensational race.

[@TotoDG]

I mean, as much as the 2018 running left a lot to be desired, it still gave us what is probably the best victory scream in Indy 500 history.

[@whoasked9500]

@@TotoDG I'll give you that much.

[@garrettburkle8401]

the yellow at the end in 2013 was probably attentional. ok that dario has said he didn’t but i still think that he did it on purpose to get his bud tk a win there

[@whoasked9500]

@@garrettburkle8401 I doubt it.

[@pedrooliveiraoliveirasimoe5478]

@@garrettburkle8401 I always thought about that too. Even though I love TK, Franchitti crashing just after Tk passed Huntey Ray and the two are really close friends... Just too good to not be true

[@natelecarde962]

God the 2011 race was so heartbreaking...

[@garrettburkle8401]

Gio Trapani i think he might of been a 3 time winner for sure bc he would of been racing for andretti and there prob the 2nd most competitive team in the indycar series. also prob another championship. but so sad he passed away. but i think both his sons are future drivers:)

[@ericmarchesini4883]

I could picture if Wheldon hadn’t died, he could drive for Penske and be teammates with Helio Castroneves and Will Power. Wheldon would’ve won in that 7 for Andretti Autosport than NASCAR’s all time driver bust Danica Patrick. And Wheldon would have more Indianapolis 500 wins and Rolex 24 wins.

[@natelecarde962]

@@giotrapani7852 I was referring to Hildebrand not winning... But Dan dying was a tragedy.

[@ericmarchesini4883]

Gio Trapani the worst thing that happened in Motorsports of all time and the worst wreck of racing period.

[@djobe420]

I always feel bad for Munoz looking back at the 2016 race.

[@richardmourdock2719]

As an old guy (68) I tend to think back to the "golden years" of the 60s as the best of IMS, but in watching this, I may have to revise my thinking. Great job David. The curse that cannot be mentioned, will end and even in August, our love will remain THE Greatest Spectacle in Racing.

[@seanthompson258]

why cant you mention the global conspiracy theory called covid??? anyone who can think for themselves and not allow the box in your living room which is the real virus to sway your thinking will know that this is a global SCAM!!!

[@earlklinestub2167]

Sato is one of my favorite victories. Probably my number one

[@camostrike4395]

Which one of his victories

[@AFC7000]

@@camostrike4395 2017

[@RiXFortuna]

Castroneves, all four

[@yesd2024]

@@RiXFortuna his 4th wasn't in the 2010s

[@IndymanPhilly]

These historical "decades" have been great!!! Thank you for your work!!! Love it!!

[@NawnyaBusinaz]

Hands down the closest and most competitive 500's, thanks to the DW12 chassis that everyone seems to hate, go figure.

[@hallo_welt_ag]

Honestly, the DW12 looked weird, but I like the style of the car. No open-wheel series had a car design like this at the time

[@bruces3613]

1980's were the greatest, the progress in chassis design and climbing speeds, variety of chassis and engines, the legendary names.

[@laws22_95]

INDYCAR is 100% going in the right direction. Slightly gaining speed or maintaining, and safety is also getting 100% better. Maybe a few more oval tracks and the series would be perfect

[@DW98rosy]

replace tex-ass with chicago land, add homestead, and add another canada race (aswell a race international, maybe lihpao in taiwan or okayama in japan?), and you'd have perfection.

[@IanTheMotorsportsMan_YT]

Best 33 minutes of my life! The 2011 Indianapolis 500 was the first Indy 500 race I’ve ever watched. Sadly I didn’t see the finish live because I was going out. R.I.P Dan Wheldon I finally got to see my all-time favorite driver Will Power win three Indy 500 in 2018! (Only on TV lol) Thankfully, I made my own Indy 500 playlist!

[@CORONITAMANGAMES]

I’d honestly love to see you do “The Daytona 500- the 2010’s”

[@Ultimate23Dragon]

2018 to me was the most heartbreaking. It would have been equally as crazy if Oriole Servia or Jack Harvey had won, but I think everyone wanted Stefan Wilson to win that day... As for 2011, it was just destiny. That's all...

[@ericmarchesini4883]

Ultimate23Dragon everyone wanted Stefan to win because of the passing of his brother Justin at Pocono in August 2015.

[@BigMeanyVids]

The quality of Indycar is just so good now. Can't stop watching it. I was previously more into IMSA but last two years Indycar has far and away become my favorite as they are truly executing so well now IMO. Can't stop simracing Indycar either as the cars are just so awesome. :)

[@jtp2007]

agreed. It is a series where you have to be good on all types of tracks to win championships. Look at the 2021 season: We have had 7 different winners in 8 races and 4 of those drivers won their 1st race (Palou, O'ward, Veekay and Ericsson). Castroneves winning his record tying 4th 500. Dixon still being one of the best drivers on the planet and Colton Herta is a young stud of a driver. Also add to that the list of drivers who have NOT won a race - Newgarden, Power, Pagenaud, Rossi, Rahal, Hunter-Reay, Hinchcliffe, Bourdais and Sato. That is a further 9 drivers that are more than capable of winning a race every week. That is 16 drivers that can legit win a race every single week. That does not even include other drivers that could just find ways to win. It is extremely competitive.

[@hayden4597]

I love these David! We need more!! By far the best Motorsport content creator right now and ever. Thank you for this. You made my horrendously shit day better. Thank You!

[@seanthompson258]

why cant you mention the global conspiracy theory called covid??? anyone who can think for themselves and not allow the box in your living room which is the real virus to sway your thinking will know that this is a global SCAM!!!

[@jeffreylang9812]

David thank you for doing this. Your historical recap is excellent. Please keep doing it.

[@garrettburkle8401]

david i’m a huge fan on indycar and the 500 i was born with indy and only indy. my parents got divorced in 2012 and all of these races especially 2011-2013 races really got me through those dark times. and i still think that these 10 years are the best 10 years in 500 history. and i really think they don’t get talked about enough. so thank you so much for this video it’s probably my fav vid in youtube now! thanks david:)

[@TJ89741]

This race never gets old to me. First 500 I watched was in 1990 when Arie blistered the field. So many great memories and many more to come.

[@rezlevin6424]

crazy to think that now, after so many years, Helio has gotten his 4th Indianapolis win

[@JohnSmith-mk5jt]

Saw both the 2013 and 2014 Indy 500 in person. They were definitely an experience to say the least. And that's saying something, considering the only other Indycar race that I'd seen prior was the 2011 Kentucky race. Also, I don't know if you'd already known this, but not only was the 2016 Indy 500 crowd sold out, but it was also one of the highest attended events in sporting history.

[@rileyburkert8470]

This video is awesome. Grew up watching Nascar and would listen to the 500 on the radio whenever I was in the car on Memorial Day weekend. I went to my first 500 in 2015 and fell in love with Indycar and the 500 after that.

[@ceeam]

Can we appreciate just how good the Dan-Wheldon-12 car has been for the series since 2012 up to now in every of its aero evolutions? Thumbs up to Dallara and for Indycar who had a very transparent and elaborate process (involving the fans feedback too) before its introduction.

[@travishanner9970]

Awesome video!! Thanks for the memories!! Keep em coming, buddy!!!

[@DennyDeliversYT]

Absolutely love this documentary styled video!! Hope you can make more of these

[@Miatayo]

Awesome work David! Thanks you for remembering all theses memories!

[@patrickbeeman1]

Great video, thanks David!

[@cadefulling8062]

Awesome video David! It definitely helped bring back some good memories during these crazy times

[@HunkDrangus]

Great content as always. Thank you for giving us something to enjoy right now. Much appreciated. Looking forward to more.

[@xboxguy727]

Thanks for the video David

[@andrewcutler4513]

I started going to Indy in '81: The only year that I've missed since was '86. Agree that the past decade has been pretty special.

[@darrellparrish6670]

Great video David, thanks!

[@CreationMyths]

This was a great video, thank you for taking the time.

[@qohenleth4472]

Very enjoyable work, David. Keep it up.

[@gridranking]

Really great video! Love to see more historical videos, really like the music usage with the clips. Going to watch this again morning of the 2020 Indy 500! Ready to race!

[@nickb7089]

This video was amazing!!! I absolutely loved it! Sending this to all my family

[@jayc3110]

A great account and beautifully made Video... Thank you!

[@ThatIndyFan]

This is fantastic stuff sir! Extremely informative and awesome to look back on the decade that I started to truly appreciate IndyCar. You earned yourself a new subscriber

[@everythingleftturns7782]

One of the most well put together historical context videos I have ever seen on KZbin. Probably the best in regards to motorsports. Thank you for this.

[@jdubvdub]

Great video David! I really enjoyed it.

[@Dirtjim]

Incredible David, great job!

[@Kevin_Vanit]

Really really good content over here mate, keep it going !

[@aaronb4936]

Thanks David, loved the video

[@tobysturgell121]

Great video dude. It really took me back to my first 500 in 2014 and been there since

[@bcschneider53]

Just now getting around to watching this, very well done! Even though this is the only decade I've fully lived through as a fan, it was a pleasure to be able to relive all of those memories and to be reminded of a few moments I had forgotten. Happy to keep pledging my Patreon support in these uncertain times. Hope you're staying safe and keep up the good work!

[@coreynovo9655]

David this is really well done, I've already used this to Segway a few people into the sport. Personally love this content, please keep it coming!

[@sampizza463]

This was beautifully made, and a piece of art. Thank you David, for broadening this Nascar fans horizons to appreciate the Indianapolis 500 for what it is.

[@robertr3723]

Great video David! Keep it up

[@clydemayes3122]

Great job DL! Excellent narration and editing job. Really captured the essence and spirit of the race during the 2010's. You should consider going into auto racing documentary film making.

[@GTRain]

One of your best videos ever. More of these please!

[@timford3599]

David, as usual your channel produces some of the best auto racing content on You Tube. I give you the vote for the very best due to ur undying passion for the Indianapolis 500. That being said my vote for the VERY BEST decade would be that of the 1960's, "The Decade of Change". The diversity of car builds, engine types, the draw for so many multidiscipline drivers ie; NASCAR, F1, dirt Champ Car, Sprints and asphalt Indy Car entries along with the early decade dominance of the venerable roadsters then giving way to the rear engine cars (really mid-engine but sometimes, in that era, called "Funny Cars.") I really admire your total adherence to Indy Car over all other series of Auto Sport. Please, from a long time fan of your content, an overview of 1960's and 1970's Indianapolis 500 decades would bring sheer joy not only to myself but, I would wager a guess, to the many, many of your fans who are long time devotees of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing." Please keep up your great work but also remember the evolution of N/A, Turbo Charged, Turbine, 4 and 8 cylinder engines along with the radical improvements in aerodynamics leading major breathtaking leaps of lap speeds from one year to the next. I would really be honored if you would read this comment, maybe even respond to my thoughts. Stay in good health and know I will keep watching your channel!!!

[@qddawn]

30mins 👌🏽. Thanks for the content my man 🔥

[@jimbot.4539]

A modern version of Indy 500 Through the Years, awesome video man.

[@jamesdb7115]

This is great narrating and documenting. David, you have one of, if not thee best narrating voices in the KZbin auto racing community. Continue to stay safe and looking forward to the next one.

[@BadWallaby]

What an awesome video!!! Thank You for putting in the work and making such a detailed, well paced, and downright HIGH QUALITY Breakdown of such an awesome era of racing!

[@atomichound1868]

Fantastic job, David!!

[@donathandorko]

I already miss this race and it isn't even May yet. Great video dude. lets hope the engines will be started soon.

[@jordza2k11]

this is amazing content David, theres so much history to not just the 500 but Indycar itself, the Wheldon tragedy being one that you mentioned that I wouldn't mind hearing your thoughts on the whole Las Vegas part, Indycars first and second split (the first one I think many forget besides the part where CART was created)

[@ethanvillalba]

I was on the hill just off of turn 4 before the road Course entrance in 2011 and the collective gasp of the entire track when Hildebrandt hit the wall and Weldon passed him is something I will never forget. I was also there in 2012 and remember seeing a lot of crying eyes behind the white glasses the track gave us to remember Dan by.

[@tomfreeman3640]

Great video, and definetly well done to bridge the gap until we can get back to live racing. Good job!! Thank you!!

[@alcoblentz6034]

Fabulous David thanks

[@angelopanetta]

Great video David. I personally love this period. I have been rewatching those races. Almost done with watching the 2011 season.

[@guarddave]

You have outdone yourself, my friend! Kudos!

[@indianabp]

Excellent video!

[@sims2sirius536]

2017 and 2019 were perhaps the best racing I had ever witnessed in the 500. It was just WOW! I mean the moves these drivers were making stunned me I couldn’t believe it.

[@dallywoop6361]

you should definitely do more decade round ups. This is great

[@andrewmoreno2027]

By my calculations I’ve been to every Indy 500 through the 2010s but 2012 and 2017 man I saw the best racing through these years!

[@G.P_79]

For me 50s-80’s and last decade are the best.

[@MaverickXSE]

Awesome video!

[@bclautz]

Indianapolis 500 2010's the Renaissance decade of the race.

[@lucascop1593]

David Land, you have real talent. Thank you. Videos like this stand the test of time and will still be viewed when someone decides to recap the 2020’s and beyond. Was I watching ESPN? NBCSN? FSN? It didn’t matter. I could not tell the difference. Great job.

[@TERZERA24]

Awesome video! Can't wait till August

[@KrolKaz]

One of your best videos man

[@MonacoMcLaren]

Brilliant. Thank you.

[@johnberger1466]

Great video! Hopefully see you at Mid-Ohio this year

[@augustusmd]

great video!

[@ChrisMolyneaux93]

I saw the 2019 race live. One of the most incredible experiences of my life.

[@mannymartinez8328]

This was great. Love the music choices, too. Dare I ask for more decades??

[@Tglass]

Most well presented video you've done yet. VERY professional, well written and edited. Not too much dwell on any one race. Apply some of this to your regular offerings please. Even if they're a bit longer, it'll be worth it. Well done.

[@alessandroledda6480]

2014 was my first indy and boy was it a good one

[@mejn10]

Great video

[@bigdc48]

Fantastic video David Are you going to do more decades?

[@00stevenmusselman]

In the vein of the 60s-90s decade dvds

[@ndrwsrcht]

Thanks David

[@Will2quick]

Good video David

[@billfunk3168]

Thank you for my racing fix David !

[@thomasp.4650]

I am 100% not an Indy car fan, however this was an awesome video! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Keep it up

[@WinstonPinetorum]

Awesome video!! Can you do an IMSA historical video one day?

[@LJPMotorsports]

I liked this. Do more please!

[@simrigpc27b12]

Man..... 2010 we were sitting pretty much at the apex of T3 and RHR was out of fuel on the back straight. Everyone around us (including everyone i was with) were screaming "Get off the line" then....... Poor Conway. You should do a video on how many guys RHR had sent into the fence because he's the indisputable champion of that title......

[@MarcyGreen333]

I love races cars i went there in museum thanks for sharing be safe

[@paulcerrezin2498]

2014 was absolutely insane

[@That1LucaGuy]

I love it when the years are shown. it is the colors of the winning car. Very clever!

[@danesorensen1775]

Yeeeaaahhh Will! I remember the shock and elation when I woke up to that news - Australians won everything that weekend! Great vid, would love to see you do one for all the decades now.

[@SR2448_]

This was an amazing documentary. You should definitely do more!

[@RafaelSantos_]

I was thinking other day about The Juncos Saga, that was a cinematic thing, I remember that i saw the result of the classification with tears of joy in my eyes and celebrating as if it were a soccer title for my team, it definitely deserves a film, by the car they had it would be practically impossible for them to win the race that year, but can you imagine if the track chosen them as the winner that weekend? I already consider that the best sporting event/fact of the year, if that happened would probably be the sporting event/fact of the century

[@Mrmayhembsc]

I'll never forget dario and dan wheldons wins :) Was right when I got back into the indycar racing after a brief break

[@justinkoster4417]

good vid david

[@Mirimius]

Cool video