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‘Invisible Fire’ at the 1981 Indy 500 Sets the NASCAR Community Ablaze After Fans Make Talladega Nights Connection
That’s exactly what happened to Rick Mears during the 1981 Indy 500! It was lap 58, with Mears entering the pits for refueling and a tire change when the fuel hose started spewing methanol onto ...
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What’s next for three-time IndyCar Series champion Alex Palou?
The 1960s and 1970s belonged to AJ Foyt, Mario Andretti, Al and Bobby Unser. Rick Mears represented excellence in the 1980s. Al Unser, Jr. and Alex Zanardi epitomized the 1990s. Sam Hornish and ...
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Top 10 Indy 500s - No. 2: Johncock edges Mears
After battling Rick Mears up front and fighting handling issues, Gordon Johncock edges Mears at the line to win for the second time at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in one of the closest Indy 500 ...