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Fully a third of the 33 drivers in next Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 are rookies, which to me equates to some unprecedented excitement. Their inexperience at the Brickyard, particularly at the start of the race, could spell trouble. While many of these drivers are experienced in other venues—Formula One for example—driving in the Indianapolis 500 is a horse of a different color.I think the start of the race is one of the most breathtaking moments in sports. Picture 33 drivers in supercharged open-wheel rockets roaring down the straightaway with eyes locked on the flagman as they anticipate the green. Imagine 11 rows of three abreast at over 200 miles an hour and every driver aiming for that first turn. There have been some tremendous crashes at the start in previous years, and this year with 11 rookies in the field the atmosphere will be taut with tension. Let’s hope no one gets hurt. I can’t wait until Sunday! You won’t find this kind of racing in NASCAR.

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