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Injuries from 2001 crash can't derail Hamilton

By John Oreovicz
Special to ESPN.com

Wednesday, May 9, 2007

INDIANAPOLIS -- Davey Hamilton's participation in the 91st Indianapolis 500 is not just a remarkable story about a man overcoming unimaginable injuries to step back into a racing car. It's a victory for the initial vision of the Indy Racing League. You remember the the "original" IRL, don't you? The one founded by Indianapolis Motor Speedway CEO Tony George to preserve the tradition of open-wheel oval racing while cutting costs and providing opportunity to American short-track drivers. Dave ...

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