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How hot is it? Beating the heat at the Brickyard 400

Cole Craney slips down a home made beer slide during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
Cole Craney slips down a home made beer slide during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
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The crew of Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) sits by giant fans in the garage area during the Brickyard 400 Sunday, July 24, 2016, afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The crew of Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) sits by giant fans in the garage area during the Brickyard 400 Sunday, July 24, 2016, afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A crew member of Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) sits by a fan in the pits during the Brickyard 400 Sunday, July 24, 2016, afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
A crew member of Sprint Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) sits by a fan in the pits during the Brickyard 400 Sunday, July 24, 2016, afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Chris Wallace keeps cool with a umbrella hat during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
Chris Wallace keeps cool with a umbrella hat during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
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Jack Fellers keeps cool under the stands, during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
Jack Fellers keeps cool under the stands, during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
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Bill Watson keeps cool along the start finish line, during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
Bill Watson keeps cool along the start finish line, during the Brickyard 400, held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday July 24th, 2016.
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Greg Martin, who works for Kyle Busch's team, wipes sweat out of his eyes as he makes some pre-race measurements about an hour before the the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 24, 2016. The temperatures are forecast to hit the mid-90s.
Greg Martin, who works for Kyle Busch's team, wipes sweat out of his eyes as he makes some pre-race measurements about an hour before the the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 24, 2016. The temperatures are forecast to hit the mid-90s.
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Jessica Baldwin uses a handheld fan to cool off before the 23rd annual Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Temperatures reached mid-nineties by afternoon.
Jessica Baldwin uses a handheld fan to cool off before the 23rd annual Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Temperatures reached mid-nineties by afternoon.
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BJ Flanagan cools off in a water mister prior to the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2016.
BJ Flanagan cools off in a water mister prior to the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2016.
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Anthony Hoff, of Franklin, stays cool under an umbrella prior to the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2016. "I've been to the past 14 races, this is just miserable," he said.
Anthony Hoff, of Franklin, stays cool under an umbrella prior to the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 24, 2016. "I've been to the past 14 races, this is just miserable," he said.
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Megan Helgeson, from Cincinnati, attempts to stay hydrated while taking a break from walking pit road before the start of the Brickyard 400 Sunday, July 24, 2016, afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Megan Helgeson, from Cincinnati, attempts to stay hydrated while taking a break from walking pit road before the start of the Brickyard 400 Sunday, July 24, 2016, afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR fans use cooling stations which blow air and mist, before the 23rd annual Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Temperatures reached mid-nineties by afternoon.
NASCAR fans use cooling stations which blow air and mist, before the 23rd annual Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Temperatures reached mid-nineties by afternoon.
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NASCAR fans use cooling stations which blow air and mist, before the 23rd annual Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Temperatures reached mid-nineties by afternoon.
NASCAR fans use cooling stations which blow air and mist, before the 23rd annual Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, July 24, 2016. Temperatures reached mid-nineties by afternoon.
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