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Book review: Aussie ‘Speed Kings’ at the Indy 500 Book review: Aussie ‘Speed Kings’ at the Indy 500 February 03, 2021 There’s a mystique associated with the Indianapolis 500. When traffic’s moving fast and erratically, the casual observer will be heard to remark that it’s like the Indianapolis 500. But when it comes to awareness, the ‘Indy 500’ plays second fiddle in this country to F1 at Albert Park and Supercars at Bathurst. The famous open-wheel race is the subject of John Smailes’ latest book, ‘Speed Kings’, which takes the reader through the history and background of the Indy 500 and its famous venue, ‘The Brickyard’ – and the assortment of Australian and New Zealand drivers who have competed in the event over the years since its inception. ....
Beautiful Italian town sells ready-to-occupy homes at bargain prices If you’ve been tempted to pick up one of the dilapidated houses offered for sale in Italy for little more than $1 but had second thoughts about the hassle of renovating it, one town has an offer that might just tempt you. Biccari, deep in the southeastern region of Puglia, is also selling off dilapidated homes priced at €1, but unlike other destinations, it also has bargain deals on ready-to-occupy places. Prices of empty turnkey dwellings start as low as €7,500 ($9,000). Most are in the range of €10,000-€13,000. The sale is part of Mayor Gianfilippo Mignogna’s mission to save his ailing hometown from the grave after years of people leaving to pursue jobs in Italy’s cities or abroad, mainly to the United States. The slow exodus has taken a toll on a population that peaked at 5,000 in the 1950s. ....