In 1981, a Nearly Invisible Fire at the Indy 500 Led to One of the Most Dangerous Incidents in Racing History

Following an operation, Mears returned to racing in time for the 1985 Indianapolis 500 and won the race again in 1988 and ...
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Indy 500 champions choose the greatest rivalries of the race

INDIANAPOLIS — Mario Andretti silently stewed as Bobby Unser celebrated winning the 1981 Indianapolis 500. Andretti had finished second that day as Unser took over the lead when Gordon Johncock blew ...
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5 Of The Worst Indy 500 Crashes Of All Time

The Indianapolis 500, hosted yearly at the infamous Brickyard Indianapolis Motor Speedway, boasts one of the highest average speeds in all of motorsports. These days, a qualifying lap at Indy can ...