Aero changes expected to 'subtly' improve this year's Indianapolis 500

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Expect “subtle” changes to the competitiveness and performance level in this year's 103rdIndianapolis 500, NTT IndyCar Series drivers told NBC Sports.com after last Wednesday's “Open Test” at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In an effort to improve racing in this year's 500-Mile Race, INDYCAR officials devised a collection of aerodynamic changes last Fall. Firestone pitched in with a new tire construction for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and the Speedway itself added a sealant to the 2.5-miles of asphalt to help fill in some of the gaps and spots that have worn away since the last time the track was paved.

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