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McLaren back at Indy 500 ahead of full IndyCar campaign

McLaren made the Indianapolis 500 its personal playground in the 1970s with three victories in 10 appearances, then the manufacturer was done, back to England with a focus on Formula 1 and no time for 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.' Fernando Alonso's quest to win motorsports version of the Triple Crown has sparked a renewed interest in Indy for McLaren, which has entered next month's race while exploring an eventual full-time entry in IndyCar. McLaren and its trademark papaya orange car will be back on the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Wednesday for a test, the first time the team has been an official participant for the 500 since Johnny Rutherford won in 1976. Alonso had...
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