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Rick Ravon Mears (born December 3, 1951) is a retired American race car driver. He is one of four men to win the Indianapolis 500 four times (1979, 1984, 1988, 1991) and is the current record-holder for pole positions in the race with six (1979, 1982, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1991).
May 27, 2022 · Rick Mears won the 63rd Indianapolis 500 race winner on May 27, 1979, in just his second try. Raised in Bakersfield, he went on to become one of racing's biggest legends before abruptly calling...
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When Rick Mears chose to retire in 1992, he stuck to his decision. But almost a quarter-century later, he had a chance to prove that while form is temporary, class is permanent. David Malsher...
May 25, 2016 · Rick Mears, the four-time Indy 500 winner, shares his story of how he lost the race by 0.16 of a second to Gordon Johncock in 1982. He reflects on his career, his attitude, and his love for the Speedway.
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Rick Mears was a dominant Indy car driver in the 1980s, winning four Indianapolis 500 races and seven CART championships. He also excelled on road courses and became a driving coach and adviser for Roger Penske.
May 17, 2015 · Four-time Indianapolis 500 champion Rick Mears, who holds the event record with six pole starts, remains active in motorsports as a consultant with Team Penske. Mears tackles a number of questions about his career and life.
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Jun 2, 2020 · Rick Mears’ fourth Indianapolis 500 victory in 1991 is well known as one of the most spectacular of the modern era, but it was also one of the “500’s” most rugged performances. Mears was in severe pain from a broken foot suffered when he crashed due to a suspension failure near the end of the first week of practice.
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