The Cummins diesel-powered race car that competed in the 1952 Indianapolis 500 was a remarkable vehicle. With the number 28 on its bright yellow and red livery and Freddie Agabashian behind the wheel, ...

In 2006, Audi challenged decades of convention by bringing a diesel-powered race car to Le Mans and aiming for the overall victory. Its 650-horsepower engine produced an enormous 1,100 Nm of torque, ...

The Car Never Raced Again Less certain was the future of the #28 Cummins Diesel Special, a question The Republic raised quickly. A day after the race, the paper asked whether the car would run the ...

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Driver Freddie Agabashian and crew at 1952 Indianapolis 500 - Cummins Heritage Center The Cummins diesel-powered race car that competed in the 1952 Indianapolis 500 was a remarkable vehicle. With the ...