Mario Andretti, Scott Dixon & Tony Kanaan on the Indy 500

Three Indianapolis 500 winners and the voice behind "Back Home Again in Indiana" share what makes the race unlike anything else in sports. This episode brings together highlights from conversations with 1969 champion Mario Andretti, 2008 winner Scott Dixon, 2013 champion Tony Kanaan, and national anthem singer Jim Cornelison. Andretti reflects on learning about Indianapolis as an 11-year-old in Italy, watching a film called "To Please a Lady," and racing at the Speedway 29 times before calling his lone 1969 victory one of many "shiny moments." Dixon, who grew up racing go-karts in New Zealand and won his first IndyCar race at 20, describes how winning the 2008 race felt like a dream he still couldn't process days later. Kanaan traces his journey from watching the race as an eight-year-old in Brazil, through his father's death at 13 and a promise made the night before, to finally taking the checkered flag in 2013 on what was meant to be his last attempt. Cornelison discusses the weight of following Jim Nabors as the voice of the pre-race tradition and the preparation required to honor it. Business and Beyond is hosted by Gerry Dick and presented by PNC Bank. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 0:58 Mario Andretti: Discovering Indianapolis 4:55 The Andretti Curse and Family Legacy 8:05 Andretti on A.J. Foyt and IndyCar Today 10:10 Scott Dixon: Winning the 2008 Indy 500 13:45 Dixon on the Month of May and Team Ganassi 19:55 Dixon on New Zealand and Roger Penske 22:20 Tony Kanaan: A Promise to His Father 27:45 Kanaan's 2013 Championship Run 31:05 Jim Cornelison: Singing at the Speedway 36:45 Cornelison on Pressure and Performance