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The team practices at the Indy Fuel Tank, an indoor ice rink in Fishers, Indiana. [11] On February 23, 2024, Eva Hallman became the first female broadcaster for the team. She joined long-time Indy Fuel play-by-play Andrew Smith in the booth. On December 6, 2024, Indy opened the New Fishers Event Center in a loss to the Iowa Heartlanders, 4-3.
Down the frontstretch, Andrews began to slide and when he attempted to correct, the car backed into the inside wall separating the pit area. Andrews was crushed to death between the cowl and the fuel tank, but no fire broke out. [41] Elio de Angelis (ITA) [note 1] 1986-05-14 Open wheel Brabham BT55-BMW: Formula One: Circuit Paul Ricard
The crash was well documented in film and still images, and shown worldwide. For the first time in its history, the Indianapolis 500 was stopped because of an accident. Partially in response to media pressure, USAC mandated cars carry less fuel (and crafted the rules to effectively eliminate the use of gasoline, effective for the 1965 season).
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Miller worked for 33 years at The Indianapolis Star, becoming one of the nation's best known sports writers for Indy car racing. [6] He started covering the Indianapolis 500 in 1969. During the month of May for the Indy 500, in addition to his daily columns, Miller would have side gigs on WNAP-FM, WIBC, WTHR, and The Bob & Tom Show. [4]
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The fuel tank was punctured and the car caught fire. Unser was taken to the hospital with burns. [53] He died of complications 15 days later. [54] His death led the Speedway to require fireproof uniforms to be worn by all drivers while on the track. Bob Cortner: Driver May 19, 1959 On Monday, May 18, Bob Cortner passed his rookie test. [55]
Shirley Muldowney (born June 19, 1940), also known professionally as "Cha Cha" and the "First Lady of Drag Racing", is an American auto racer.She was the first woman to receive a license from the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) to drive a Top Fuel dragster.