The End of Formula Racing in America

In a bit of racing scandal, only six cars are racing in the US Grand Prix in Indianapolis today. According to my dad, who is at the race, "people are leaving in droves." Watching on TV, there are people all over holding signs saying "$ back."

Apparently, the track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway had been resurfaced poorly, and although it was fixed in most spots, there were some rough spots. Bridgestone tires had been in the US for a while and had compensated for the conditions, but Michelin hadn't experienced the conditions until time trials and practice. The Michelin tires weren't holding up to the conditions, so Michelin flew in tires from France to deliver new tires to the racers, last-minute.

The tire-change was denied, though, and since tire-changes aren't allowed during the race, the Michelin teams pulled out of the race, leaving only 6 cars to race. Watching on TV, the stands are mostly empty. People from all over, particularly Europe, travelled for this race and are none too happy. They were throwing stuff on the track a while ago. Dad says this will be "the end of Formula racing in America."

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