Friday, May 27, 2016

The Indy 500's moment of truth

Insights & Analysis - OPINION: The Indy 500's moment of truth
"For many of us, May is the high holy month of our passion for racing. 
In 2016, this fifth month of the Gregorian calendar feels different than the past twenty Mays that were tainted by division, decline and disillusionment. 
There is hope in the air and pride in our hearts as we approach the long-anticipated 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500. 
We know we are witnessing living history and we can't help but feel a long-missed anticipation and excitement as we approach the morning of 5/29/16.
This is also our collective moment of truth, for the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 represents a core sample of our hopes, dreams and fears for our sport in the context of the modern world. 
Our journey together has spanned two centuries and taken us from the dawn of the age of speed to the rise of the information age. 
The sport has survived two world wars and one racing civil war to arrive at this pivotal moment that has been 105 years in the making.
Now it is up to us make the most of it..."
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