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Set in brick: finding the proper setup at Indy--adjusting the suspension to get the best balance of speed and handling--yields benefits far beyond one big race. (NASCAR).

The Sporting News

| August 04, 2003 | Spencer, Lee | COPYRIGHT 2003 Sporting News Publishing Co. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Desperately Seeking Setups: NASCAR race teams searching for the best combination of shocks, springs and sway bars. Must be able to produce optimum adhesion to the racing surface and enhance the aerodynamic balance of a racecar at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Why choose the Brickyard for one of the five precious tests NASCAR allows Winston Cup teams to conduct in search of that all-important setup? The answer is simple: After the Daytona 500, the Brickyard 400 is the most prestigious race on the schedule. It also offers the second-biggest purse, $7,861,873, behind only the Daytona 500.

But file Brickyard, which is Sunday, is run on one of the most ...

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