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The Good Race

Carried Away • As we celebrate the return of fanny packs (p. 22), our editorial team has some thoughts on the next big fashion comeback.

Contributors

BUZZWORTHY • Suzanne Krowiak’s February interview with Rep. Victoria Spartz elicited both praise and condemnation from a divided city.

Drivers, Strart Your Retirement • Last year saw a surreal Indy 500 without fans. But researchers were already working on the truly unimaginable: an IndyCar race with no drivers.

500 Princesses • A manner-festo for representing the racing royal family.

A REAL STEEL • Lustron homes, electric racecars, and controversial mascots. Ask the Hoosierist.

Blind Spot • Supermodel Elaine Irwin made history 20 years ago as the first woman to drive the Indianapolis 500 pace car. Only one has followed in her path.

No Easy Fix • A new book by the doctor who confronted the HIV crisis in Austin, Indiana, reminds readers that the scourge of opioid addiction that led to it hasn’t gone anywhere.

Blanket Statement

PACK LEADERS • Fannies have come back around as “belt bags.”

Flower Child • In Westfield, a modern apothecary just wants to make you feel good.

Fēi Ford, Stylist

Iron Man • A Westfield videographer discovers a side hustle making rebar lamps.

Windsor Park • The Circle City Industrial Complex and Spades Park now have company in this booming neighborhood adjacent to downtown.

FUN ZONE • A shiny new fitness facility stretches its imagination.

ASK A TOP DOC • Dr. Robert Malinzak, orthopedic surgeon with Franciscan Physician Network and avid runner

CROWN JEWEL • How a couple landed one of Irvington’s best homes.

Sound Advice

DEEP ROOTS • Nashville’s newest museum celebrates the history of Black music.

PopArt

HORSE PLAY

Blood Thirsty • With dual careers in beer-making and horror, Scarlet Lane assistant brewer Joshua Hull is killing it.

LOAF STORY • The iconic Parisian baguette rises to the occasion at these local bakeries.

Living on the Edge • After tempting hungry fans with a slow rollout of thick- and thin-crust pies, tiny Futuro represents a new generation of mom-and-pop pizza joints.

Portuguese Fries • This hearty, picante plate of carbs is among the elegant European-inspired brunch dishes at Maria and Mark Sciuchetti’s Bica Café in Noblesville.

Beth Paretta Racing Team Owner • As Paretta Autosport competes in the Indy 500 for the first time this month, its founder talks about her aspirations for an all-female racing team and her wish to retire the phrase “lean in.”

Shedding My Responsibilities • To free up space in the garage, people are going to need to begin sharing tools—starting with my neighbors.

Lead Role • An exhibit of actress Glenn Close’s costumes opens at the IU art museum this month, joining a collection that highlights the critical part clothing plays in all of our lives.

ANOTHER GEAR • DO NOT BET AGAINST DEFENDING INDY 500 CHAMPION TAKUMA SAT0 GETTING HIS MUG ON THE BORG-WARNER TROPHY FOR A THIRD TIME. WHETHER THE SUPERSTAR FROM JAPAN IS RACING BICYCLES OR KISSING THE BRICKS, NOTHING SEEMS TO SLOW HIM DOWN.

LOVE ME TENDER • You could call this an unhealthy obsession. Indiana can’t get enough of pork pounded...