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Paralyzed Race Driver Aims For Indy 500

Racer Michael Johnson lost the use of his legs in a motorcycle accident at the age of 12. Now, the 20 year-old is in the USF2000 and looking toward a spot in the IndyCar Series, and dreams of racing in the Indy 500. In this Jalopnik on DRIVE, meet Mike, and find out how he’s overcome his injury to compete in open-wheel racing on the “Road to Indy.”
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My Life at Speed Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Chris Nazarenus, had a chance meeting with key executives at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 1998. It would be the "Jerry McGuire" moment that would change her life forever. Although she knew nothing about motorsports at that time, the chance meeting would influence her passion for all things fast, great stories and interesting people. That's what you will find here at My Life at Speed.

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