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IndyCar vs. NASCAR? Fans say both
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IndyCar vs. NASCAR? Fans say bothThe Indy Star asked on Twitter for fans to give their picks for which series was better. Fans overwhelmingly chose both. - Motor Sports
Racecar driver, Paralympian placed in medical coma after crash
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Racecar driver, Paralympian placed in medical coma after crashA day after suffering head and face injuries following a handbike crash, Alex Zanardi remained in very serious condition in an Italian hospital. - IndyCar
IndyCar event in Iowa will allow 'limited number' of fans
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IndyCar event in Iowa will allow 'limited number' of fansFans will be permitted at Iowa Speedway in limited capacity next month, when the IndyCar series comes to Newton for a weekend of racing. - Motor Sports
Paralympian, auto racing star in serious condition after crash
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Paralympian, auto racing star in serious condition after crashAlex Zanardi was seriously injured in a handbike crash on Friday – nearly 20 years after losing both of his legs in a horrific auto racing accident. - IndyCar
Indy 500 will only happen if fans are in attendance
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Indy 500 will only happen if fans are in attendanceRoger Penske made clear the Indianapolis 500 will be held with fans in attendance, even if it has to be rescheduled again. - IndyCar
IndyCar flagman fired for criticism of new NASCAR policies
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IndyCar flagman fired for criticism of new NASCAR policiesIndyCar flagman Brad Hockaday was fired after he criticized new NASCAR policies, including the banning of the Confederate flag, in a Facebook post. - Motor Sports
What Indy 500 could be like for fans
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What Indy 500 could be like for fansTexas Motor Speedway's Eddie Gossage detailed what promoters, tech partners are working on behind the scenes for when fans are allowed to return. - IndyCar
Scott Dixon gets win as IndyCar season gets underway
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Scott Dixon gets win as IndyCar season gets underwayWith 157 laps led, Scott Dixon proved to be the class of the field in IndyCar's season-opener at Texas Motor Speedway. - Motor Sports
Why three Honda drivers suffered pre-race mechanical failure
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Why three Honda drivers suffered pre-race mechanical failureThree of the IndyCar's contenders in the season-opener suffered engine trouble before Saturday's race at Texas Motor Speedway even started.
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Insider: Why IndyCar left lapped-traffic alone late in Dixon's win
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Insider: Why IndyCar left lapped-traffic alone late in Dixon's winIndyCar bends rule to ensure Genesys 300 finishes under green flag for NBC audience - Motor Sports
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Unknowns loom ahead of IndyCar season opener at Texas
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Unknowns loom ahead of IndyCar season opener at TexasThe list of unknowns heading into IndyCar's season-opener at Texas Motor Speedway may be the only part that teams and drivers can agree on. - IndyCar
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Photos: Top winners all time in IndyCar racing
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Photos: Top winners all time in IndyCar racingThese are the winningest drivers in North American open-wheel racing (IndyCar, CART, USAC) history. - Motor Sports
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A dive into Texas Motor Speedway's dark days with CART
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A dive into Texas Motor Speedway's dark days with CARTFor years, Texas Motor Speedway has played a special role in open-wheel racing. But 19 years ago, it was the stage of massive disappointment and failure. - Motor Sports
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IMS to prohibit fans from IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheader
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IMS to prohibit fans from IndyCar-NASCAR doubleheaderDespite state guidelines initially being set up to allow fans to attend, Indiana's reopening plan for Marion County had been moving at too slow a pace. - Motor Sports
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IndyCar teams react to testing limits for rest of 2020
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IndyCar teams react to testing limits for rest of 2020With such a condensed schedule for the next five months, IndyCar plans to limit in-season testing the rest of the year to young driver development. - IndyCar
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How NASCAR helped IndyCar prepare for opening race
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How NASCAR helped IndyCar prepare for opening raceBoth series typically run independently, but circumstances around coronavirus have forced IndyCar and NASCAR to work closely to the benefit of both. - Motor Sports
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Indy Lights cancels 2020 season, but some see silver lining
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Indy Lights cancels 2020 season, but some see silver liningIndyLights won't run this year, but it's not all bad news - Motor Sports
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IndyCar opener won't have fans despite Texas announcement
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IndyCar opener won't have fans despite Texas announcementDespite approval from Texas governor, IndyCar's opener won't be the first American pro sports event with fans since the onset of the coronavirus.
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Memorial Day weekend without Indy 500: 'Like the twilight zone'
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Memorial Day weekend without Indy 500: 'Like the twilight zone'Without an Indy 500 to race in and plan for, Sunday's void has sparked mixed emotions across the IndyCar paddock. - Motor Sports
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Ranking the best Indy 500 drivers since 2000
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Ranking the best Indy 500 drivers since 2000Two drivers have won the Indy 500 three times over the past 20 years, and two drivers have won it twice. - Motor Sports
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Pit Pass Live: Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt and the 2020 Indy 500
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Pit Pass Live: Roger Penske, A.J. Foyt and the 2020 Indy 500Tune into IndyStar.com for a 90-minute show on the 2020 Indy 500 - Motor Sports
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Longtime Indy 500 fans grapple with emotions
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Longtime Indy 500 fans grapple with emotionsWithout an Indy 500 to attend in May, and the uncertainty of one in August, longtime fans are struggling with the void of a day that signifies community. - Sports
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Doyel: Missing the beautiful tradition of the Indy 500
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Doyel: Missing the beautiful tradition of the Indy 500The coronavirus has taken the 104th Indianapolis 500 from its normal May slot, but it cannot take our memories of this Memorial Day staple in Indiana. - Motor Sports
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IndyCar adding doubleheader, losing two races in latest change
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IndyCar adding doubleheader, losing two races in latest changeWith the latest schedule change, the series now has 14 races, with all but one race venue seeing a date swap, cancellation or doubleheader creation. - Auto racing
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Road America IndyCar doubleheader came together in a flash
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Road America IndyCar doubleheader came together in a flashThe track's date and format change were first broached in a meeting Saturday. By Thursday the date change and basics were announced. - Indy 500
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Indy 500 rescheduled for August due to coronavirus
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Indy 500 rescheduled for August due to coronavirusFor the first time ever, the Indy 500 has now been scheduled to run outside the month of May, due to the coronavirus pandemic. - IndyCar
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Penske preserves Indy 500, Indy GP by moving mountains
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Penske preserves Indy 500, Indy GP by moving mountainsIt was never going to be easy, but Roger Penske made monumental changes in order to preserve the integrity of the 2020 Indy 500.
