Acting President of Depauw University (1975-76) Chairman and CEO of Indiana National Corporation (1976–1981)
Thomas Wyatt Wilson Binford (April 6, 1924 – January 14, 1999)[2] was an Indianapolis-based entrepreneur and philanthropist. One of Indianapolis' most influential men, Thomas W. Binford, was a pioneer, visionary, and civil rights leader. He participated in civic, philanthropic, cultural, and political aspects of the city and state and was valued for his sensitivity, wise counsel, personal and financial support, and sincerity. In addition to his many personal interests, Binford spearheaded a group to buy the Indiana Pacers basketball team in 1975 and served as its president and general manager for one year. From 1974 to 1995, Binford served as the Chief Steward of the Indianapolis 500, presiding over its transition from United States Auto Club governance to Indy Racing League governance.[citation needed]
^Mcdill, Kent (May 11, 1983). "Tom Binford is a busy man who somehow finds..." United Press International.
^The National Cyclopedia of American Biography: Current volume. J.T. White. 1892. Retrieved May 18, 2017. Binford, Thomas Wyatt.
Thomas Wyatt Wilson Binford (April 6, 1924 – January 14, 1999) was an Indianapolis-based entrepreneur and philanthropist. One of Indianapolis' most influential...
turn four, and took a commanding lead into turn one. USAC chief steward TomBinford and timing and scoring chief Art Graham investigated Andretti's claim...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
1958, 15 Indianapolis-area businessmen and racing professionals led by TomBinford, Frank Dickie, Rodger Ward, and Howard Fieber invested $5,000 each to...
multiple Centennial Era events and the 100th race. Harold Hefner (Allison), Tom Harrison (Fisher), Jeff Angel (Wheeler), and Matthew Allen (Newby). In 2020...
drivers were scheduled to participate: Marcus Armstrong, Linus Lundqvist, Tom Blomqvist and 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson. Armstrong, Lundqvist...
Leading the local presenting team was freelance commentator and broadcaster Tom Gaymor, alongside Mark Blundell and former Indianapolis 500 driver Simona...
part of the improvements were a new flagstand and officials' booth. TomBinford, the new chief steward for 1974, requested the construction of an elevated...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
dryer circulating, the track was almost dry. At 2:45 p.m., chief steward TomBinford announced that the race will resume in about twenty minutes, and the...
radio analyst Fred Agabashian, Duke Nalon, Pete DePaolo, Henry Banks, TomBinford, Johnnie Parsons, and Johnny Boyd. Indiana Senator Vance Hartke visited...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
1978, he returned, once again attempting to qualify the Mallard, but TomBinford, the chief steward, refused to allow him a qualifying attempt, stating...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
Kettlewell, Mike. "Indianapolis: The Richest Race in the World", in Northey, Tom, ed. World of Automobiles (London: Orbis, 1974), Volume 9, p.1013. Davidson...
Tom Carnegie, born Carl Lee Kenagy, (September 25, 1919 – February 11, 2011) was an American radio and television broadcaster, public-address announcer...
position to finishing position (33-car field): 31 positions, 33rd to 2nd Tom Sneva, 1980 31 positions, 33rd to 2nd Scott Goodyear, 1992 Most consecutive...
track drivers times and simultaneously display race leaders and laps. 1980: Tom Sneva becomes the first driver to lead the race after starting from dead...
Penske Officials Charlie Merz Tommy Milton Harry McQuinn Harlan Fengler TomBinford Brian Barnhart Broadcasting Related events Related area Town of Speedway...
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