The IMS Safety Patrol, known in modern Indy 500 era as beloved "yellow shirts," began more than a century ago as guards with full military equipment.

When 60,000 fans descended on IMS in 1910 ... They wore the dark-blue uniforms and pith helmets. "The long-sleeved shirts, made of wool, were extremely uncomfortable to wear -- both on hot ...

The opera fan sits there and just knows that the curtain will rise to reveal the same grand set that she's seen at least ten times — but no. This time, we have two figures in pith helmets (or ...