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Roaring Through the Century: The Indianapolis 500

1997
45m
Documentary
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Cast

Marv Henry (Narrator)

Director

David Meyer

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Synopsis

The legendary history that created "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" comes to life. Why is this famed 2.5 mile paved oval track referred to as "The Brickyard?" What happened to the track during World War I and World War II? Find these answers and many more as never-before-seen footage reveals an extraordinary look back at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the race known throughout the world as "The Indy 500.

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