Scott Sander previews ‘100 Days to Indy’

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INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — The first words of the new national documentary series about the Indy 500 belong to the sport’s most famous fan.

David Letterman offers a reverential riff on the roars, the race, and the promise of “immorality” for the winner.

Then, the show takes a sharp left turn away from tradition.

Much like the racers documented in the show, the producers of “100 Days to Indy” take a blisteringly fast and forward-looking approach.

In Episode 1, the show steers clear of nostalgia and well-worn storylines; there are no sepia-toned memories of decades long past, and most of the familiar fast faces of recent years make only fleeting appearances.

Instead, “100 Days to Indy” debuts by focusing on who’s at the wheel for what’s happening NOW.

The show is, as you may expect, a kinetic feast for the eyes and ears: thrills, spills, passes, crashes, cheers … and some cross exchanges, too. The cameras do not shy away from the conflicts in the corners that often get only a brief glossing-over in the broadcasts.

The key players in the first hour include Marcus Ericsson (the defending 500 champ), Josef Newgarden (the favorite for ...