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McGee: Fans staying in stands

ESPN.com | May 24, 2015

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INDIANAPOLIS -- The days leading up to the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500 were filled with tension, worry and a surge of national media coverage, all tied to escalating concerns of safety.

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