Talk:Indianapolis 500 Records

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[edit] Record coldest temperature

That has got to be a joke. 1992 had air temp, without wind chill, at 51 on the master control tower, and our family had drinks in coolers to keep them warm, at thet track itself. The modern warnings Firestone gives about not being able to guarantee tire safety under fifty degrees is because of 1992, the coldest major race ever, anywhere; I'm changing it. --Chr.K. 08:41, 14 September 2006 (UTC)

• Where is all of this sourced? (not just the 92 temperature but all of the data) Also are you saying that you are changing this based on your recollection of seeing the tower? I think that would be a no-no per WP:NOR.
  • There's good authority, but not much written, about the 1915 race having colder temperatures than 1992. Doctorindy 12:55, 20 October 2006 (UTC)
    • The data was given by the master control tower, of both air temperature and track temperature, and relayed via telemetry to ABC Sports coverage of the 1992 Indianapolis 500. The information was seen at the bottom of the screen in the broadcast while showing the view from on board the pace car at the start of the second parade lap. That NPOV enough? As for 1915, I would know more; the coldest I've ever seen (and personally been at, but that of no consequence) is easily '92. --Chr.K. 22:31, 1 February 2007 (UTC)