1993 Michigan 500
IndyCar race at Michigan Int'l Speedway
The 1993 Michigan 500, the thirteenth running of the event, was held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, on Sunday, August 1, 1993. Branded as the 1993 Marlboro 500 for sponsorship reasons, the race was won by Nigel Mansell, his only Michigan 500 win. The event was race number 10 of 16 of the 1993 PPG Indy Car World Series.
Background
During the offseason, four-time Indy 500 winner Rick Mears announced his retirement from racing. Mears' last victory in Indy car came in the 1991 Michigan 500. Penske driver Paul Tracy was elevated into the ride, taking over full-time after finishing second in the 1992 Michigan 500.
The biggest story going into the season surrounded Newman/Haas Racing. Michael Andretti left the CART series and signed with McLaren to drive in Formula One. Taking Andretti's place would be reigning Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell. Mansell came to the American open wheel series with considerable fanfare and huge media attention.
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