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Indy Racing League

American racing organization
Also known as: IRL
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The Indy Racing League (IRL) was an American racing organization founded in 1996 by Tony George. It was created to counter the influence of CART, another open-wheel racing series. The IRL is best known for sanctioning the Indianapolis 500, a premier event in motorsports often called "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing". This 500-mile race is held annually at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and is part of the prestigious Triple Crown of Motorsports, alongside the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Monaco Grand Prix. The IRL merged with Champ Car in 2008, unifying the sport under the IndyCar Series name.123

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