The full story of America's F1 rival
The 1990s provided a high watermark for American single-seater racing. Longtime US journalist JEREMY SHAW looks back at how it got so strong, and why it didn't last
The history of Indycar racing is long and convoluted. Its origins in the early 1900s remain the subject of debate among motor racing historians, which seems entirely appropriate when one considers the rollercoaster ride it has endured in the ensuing 100-plus years.
There have been periods of rapid growth and prosperity intermingled with stagnation and decline, and while the current situation seems extremely positive, with strong fields and excellent competition among high-quality teams and drivers, there remain a few undertones of negativity and discontent similar to those that have pervaded the sport throughout much of its existence.
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