Indy 500: Tech, Pace, and the Quest for Competition
The piece argues the Indy 500 is an event driven by glitter and technology more than race, noting Mercedes engines give Penske rivals little chance. It recalls Penske dominance, past turbine era fears, and hopes for a close finish like 1992 Little Al Unser vs Scott Goodyear, while lamenting limited competition and fan appeal.
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Emerson Fittipaldi
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Paul Tracy
Anthony Joseph Foyt
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Chevy
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Andy Granatelli
Ken Wallis
Indy 500 drivers hold fan show as closed meeting held
In Indianapolis the final instructions before the Indy 500 urged drivers to drive with care. The 33 entrants had already met behind closed doors earlier. fans watched as Mario Andretti and peers mingled, with Luyendyk and other veterans noting the ceremony’s ornamental nature.
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Indy
Indianapolis
Tom Binford
Victory Lane
Mario Andretti
Brickyard
Lyn St. James
Emerson Fittipaldi
Arie Luyendyk
Nigel Mansell
Luyendyk
Binford
Indy 500 Preview Brimming With Return, Records, and Rivalry
Indy 500 coverage notes pole winner Al Unser Jr at 228.011 mph and defending champ Emerson Fittipaldi. Arie Luyendyk’s 1990 record stands at 185.981 mph. The 1993 purse hit a then-record $7.68 million, with Fittipaldi earning $1.16 million. Mario Andretti reflects on luck and superstition. Nigel Mansell eyes Sunday start amid F1-to-Indy chatter. rookie Dennis Vitolo gains local fan backing after visiting Fall Creek kindergarten class.
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Ed de Gasero
Gordon Seeks First NASCAR Win at Coca-Cola 600
Jeff Gordon heads to Charlotte Motor Speedway seeking his first Winston Cup victory and to end a late-season slump as Dale Earnhardt and Sterling Marlin chase the Winston Select Million. Earnhardt starts 24th in the 600 mile race, the sport’s longest, with Gordon aiming to break through at a track where he has two runner-up finishes.
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Concord
N.C
Jeff Gordon
John Andretti
Dale Earnhardt
Sterling Marlin
Charlotte Motor Speedway
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Marlin
Andretti
Charlotte
Ernie Irvan
Darrell Waltrip
Talladega
Motorhead
Nascar
Rodney Orr
Neil Bennett
Daytona
Ayrton Senna
Austria
Roland Ratzenberger
Karl Wendlinger
Monaco
Phoenix International Raceway
Nigel Mansell
Indy 500 field led by Penske Mercedes as Unser tops lap
Penske Mercedes cars hold front row with Unser on pole and Fittipaldi outside. Boesel starts middle of front row as Mercedes dominate practice speeds, making this one of the second fastest fields in Indy history at 223.270 mph average. Boesel and Rahal contemplate results as Penske pushes for victory amid doubts about rival power.
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Tracy
Mario Andretti
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Raul Boesel
Boesel
Penskes
The Indy 500 Through a Stick and Ball Guy's Lens
A sports writer contrasts stick and ball coverage with auto racing, noting the fatal risks behind speed. He recalls Senna and Ratzenberger's deaths, praises safety progress, and hopes for a crash-free Indy 500 while cheering for Mario Andretti and other stars.
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Davey Allison
Bill Elliott
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