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On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles truly goes behind the bricks of the IMS Museum and checks in on the renovation progress. He also gets an exclusive look at the vision of the refreshed Museum, which opens a year from this week. The Museum is a separate entity from IMS and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Consider supporting the Museum by visiting imsmuseum.org Watch Video>
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June 26, 2018 | By Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
A look at the technical specifications of the cars competing in the Driven2SaveLives BC39 USAC P1 Insurance Midget National Championship event Sept. 5-6 on the new quarter-mile dirt track at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway:
Weight: 1,035 pounds minimum, including driver Wheelbase: 66 inches minimum, 76 inches maximum Length: 10 feet on average Width: 65 inches maximum Engine: Normally aspirated, internal combustion, four-cycle, piston-type, with a maximum of four cylinders. 166-174 cubic inches. Horsepower: 375-400 Fuel: 100 percent methanol Transmission: Direct drive. Rear-wheel drive mandatory. Tires: Hoosier bias-ply racing tires, with dirt tread pattern Wheels: Diameter – 13 inches. Right-rear wheel width – 10 inches. All other wheels’ width – 8 inches. Plastic and/or carbon-fiber wheels are prohibited. Brakes: Two-wheel discs. Carbon fiber and/or composite brakes are prohibited. Aerodynamics: All airfoils, wings, spoilers and other aerodynamic appendages are prohibited. Visit www.ims.com/bc39 for more information about the Driven2SaveLives BC39, including tickets and camping.