Indy 500: Is IndyCar Ignoring Safety for Increased Viewership?

Indy 500 Adopted Double-File Restart System Has IndyCar Drivers ConcernedThere's a lot being made these days about the rise of NASCAR and future of IndyCar.On one hand, IndyCar has seen increased viewership and more sponsors than in the last 15 years or so, and two new manufacturers will be entering the series in 2012.On the other hand, the popular Danica Patrick may leave for NASCAR full-time in 2012, and there's no question that would leave a dent in the series' ability to draw viewers.For the first time ever on an oval course in IndyCar, drivers will be racing under the double-file restart system in this Sunday's Indy 500.Adopted from NASCAR, the system is expected to make things more exciting for fans. But, according to drivers, it coul...

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