Johnny Rutherford on Alonso, Indy & The Legends

Three-time Indy 500 Winner and 1980 Indycar Champion Johnny Rutherford was important in the history making return of McLaren to the Indy 500 last month. Rutherford won for McLaren in 1974 and 1976 at The Brickyard. He was hoping that the massive event would make a big impression on two-time Formula 1 world champion Fernando Alonso when he made a one-off appearance in the 500. It could be argued that Rutherford’s counsel contributed to Alonso’s success at Indy. Listen…