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Dan Wheldon, Bob Jenkins Elected to IMS Hall of Fame

2011 Nascar Sprint Cup Series, Indianapolis Nigel Kinrade Autostock

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The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame will be adding two more legendary figures to its hallowed halls, announcing on Wednesday that two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon and long-time motorsports journalist and broadcaster Bob Jenkins will be inducted into the shrine later this year. Chosen from a ballot of 14 nominees, Wheldon and Jenkins …

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Beside the Rising Tide: Dear NBC… Part I

2015 Michigan I Cup Pack Racing Cia

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Editor’s Note: This column is the first of a three-part series Matt’s writing about the pending return of NBC to covering the sport full-time. Come back for Parts II & III Wednesday and Thursday! Dear NBC, Howdy. Welcome back. Has it really been eight years? I know you all must be busy as you get …

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