Oreovicz, John
Indy Split : The Battle for the Indy 500
- ISBN 13:
- 9781642340563
- author:
- Oreovicz, John
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Octane Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 320
- Dimensions:
- 22.9 x 16.5 x 3.8 centimeters (0
- Genre:
- Sports & Recreation, Motor Sports, Nonfiction,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Indy Split: The Big Money Battle That Nearly Destroyed Indy Racing The sport of Indy car racing was on the brink of collapse in the late 1990s, but one man's reporting helped uncover the truth behind the turmoil. John Oreovicz delves into the divisive battle between CART and the Indy Racing League, revealing the roots of Indy car racing's dysfunction that spanned over seven decades. The story begins with Tony Hulman's rescue of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1945, which set off a chain reaction of events that led to the formation of Championship Auto Racing Teams (CART) in the late 1970s. As tensions escalated, the sport was plunged into a 12-year "Split" from 1996 to 2007, with fans, sponsors, broadcasters, and participants forced to choose sides. Oreovicz's insightful reporting sheds light on the negotiations that ultimately ended the Split in 2008, only for the conflict to resurface just three years later. The book provides a detailed account of the struggles faced by Indy car racing, from its early days at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the present day. With unprecedented access to key figures and events, Indy Split offers a fresh perspective on a pivotal moment in American auto racing history.
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