Publisher's Synopsis
Roger Penske was always looking for ways to gain the Unfair Advantage with his race team. Recognizing a rule change for the Indianapolis 500, Penske and Ilmor Engineering decided to develop a unique racing engine for the Penske PC23 chassis. Created in absolute secrecy, the new engine from Ilmor gave Team Penske 200 more horsepower than any other car in the race. Mercedes-Benz stepped in to put their brand name on the 500I engine. Penske's three drivers-Al Unser Jr., Emerson Fittipaldi, and Paul Tracy-spent the off-season endlessly testing to develop the reliability to cover 500 miles. In a story that reads like a spy novel, the dramatic journey from recognising the unintended consequences of the rules to winning the Indy 500 is recounted in great detail from the people who were responsible at every step.
