This week, we relaunch Stagger with an episode about perhaps the most important figure in Indianapolis Motor Speedway history: three-time Indy 500 champion Wilbur Shaw. 

An Indiana native, Shaw was instrumental in saving the Brickyard after World War II, where it had fallen into complete disrepair. In fact, it was nearly turned into a housing plot! J.D. Smith and Derrick Smith return to tell you the story of the man who saved Indy, and helped take it to new heights. 

Then, J.D. spoke with Courtney Guggenberger, one of the founders of Guggman Haus Brewing Co in Indianapolis. They have helped preserve some tremendous motorsports history related to Wilbur Shaw. Listen to her story, and check out their brewery the next time you are in Indianapolis. Their website is guggmanhausbrewing.com - and you can see more photos of their brewery on the Stagger Podcast instagram.

Also, if you're interested in finding out more about Wilbur Shaw - much of the research for this week's episode came from his excellent autobiography, "Gentlemen, Start Your Engines." A must read for any serious fan of motorsports. 

Check out our podcast each week! We will be exploring motorsports legends, heroes, and myths. Let us know what you think of the new format - and if there's a story you think we should tell - @staggerpodcast on twitter and instagram.