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Auto Racing / Indy 500 / Controversy #369575

CBS Evening News for Thursday, May 23, 1996
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(Studio: Dan Rather) The spin out by a driver in the final practice before the Indianapolis 500 race shown.

(Indianapolis: John Roberts) The controversy over manager Tony George's decision to change the rules of the Indy 500 by reserving spots for no-name drivers featured; scenes shown. [Race car drivers Michael ANDRETTI, Al UNSER - say they are creating their own race called the United States 500 in protest.]

Reporter(s):
Rather, Dan;
Roberts, John
Duration:
00:02:50

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