IndyCar Classic: Indy 500 2011

The centenary edition of the Indianapolis 500 could not have dreamed of a more Hitchcockian scenario. A veteran who has come a long way and an enterprising rookie will wait 800 km before offering an incredible turnaround.

Published on 07/07/2021 à 09:30

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With its rectangular oval shape and its high stands, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a modern reinterpretation of ancient amphitheaters. The Roman games included gladiator fights, but also theater performances. The 95th edition of the 500 Miles achieves the feat of joining these two areas, transcending the sporting dimension into a dramatic genre.

For a play to be thrilling, you need choice actors. Like an initiatory story, two opposing profiles will play the leading roles. Let's introduce John Randal – known as JR – Hildebrand Junior, a 23 year old kid starting this event and proudly wearing the colors of the National Guard, the American National Guard. The Califo