1996 open-wheel split

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:football
gptkbp:affectedSport open-wheel racing
gptkbp:alsoKnownAs gptkb:The_Split
gptkbp:consequence decline in popularity of American open-wheel racing
gptkbp:followedBy eventual reunification in 2008
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label 1996 open-wheel split
gptkbp:location gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:mainEvent 1996 Indianapolis 500
1996 U.S. 500
gptkbp:mediaCoverage extensive controversy and debate in motorsports media
gptkbp:notableEvent CART teams boycotted the Indianapolis 500
formation of the Indy Racing League
gptkbp:notablePerson gptkb:Tony_George
gptkb:Chip_Ganassi
gptkb:Roger_Penske
gptkbp:organization gptkb:Indy_Racing_League
gptkb:Championship_Auto_Racing_Teams
gptkbp:precededBy unified American open-wheel racing
gptkbp:resultedIn two separate open-wheel racing series in the US
gptkbp:startDate 1996
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:CART_Championship_Car_racing
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6