The 105th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge has a strong and deep field, so deep that separating one car-and-driver combination from the next is almost impossible. Yet, these are the realities as Indycar Series reporter Curt Cavin sees it ahead of the race: Some drivers in Sunday’s race have more experience and/or a better success record on Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s historic oval track. Others have stronger teams with more proven engineers and veteran crew members. Speed isn’t just essential on the track — how quick pit stops are executed is always seems to be a factor late in the race. And luck? Some drivers seem to have it in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”...
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