Indy 500 delivers speed, safety advances, innovation for 100 years
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The Indianapolis 500 has served up more than high speeds, countless left turns, razor-thin finishes and spectacular crashes through the years.
The race, scheduled to be run for the 100th time on Sunday before a crowd in excess of 350,000, also has served as an important test bed for advances in vehicle safety and performance. Technological advancements first tested on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic 2.5-mile oval have transitioned to everyday production models since the very first race. Some of those innovations have become more ubiquitous than others, but the race has proved a durable bridge between race car and production car. Here are some key examples. more ...
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