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Back to Green: Restoring Dario Franchitti's 2002 Indy 500 car

By Nick Lish - Mar 26, 2026, 12:55 PM ET

The process of restoration will always be an uncertain adventure, but the complexity seems to heighten dramatically with racecars. Parts and information are often in very limited supply, and who knows what challenges, surprises or – maybe –opportunities, await?Don Hoevel runs a restoration and prep shop near Chicago and was...

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