Chip Ganassi's Quest to Build America's Best Street Race | 1993 New York GP

IndyCar was set to race on the streets of Manhattan in 1993. The New York City race around the World Trade Center was the most ambitious street race ever tried in the United States, spearheaded by Chip Ganassi. But despite high hopes, the race never happened. In this video, we discuss what the big plans were and why they fell apart.

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Documents from Truth Tobacco Industry Documents:
Grand Prix of New York Media Guide: https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.ed...

GP of New York Projected Revenues and Expenses Sheet: https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.ed...

Marlboro Advises The Cancellation of the Race: https://www.industrydocuments.ucsf.ed...

Music
Just As Soon - Kevin MacLeod
Watercolors - John Deley and the 41 Players
Play Song - John Deley and the 41 Players
Hot Salsa - Audionautix
Ginormous Robots - Nathan Moore

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