30 Days in May: No. 24, Robbie Buhl, 2001 Purex G Force/Infiniti

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Robbie Buhl's Purex-sponsored car was one of the most colorful of the IRL era.

30 Days in May: No. 24, Robbie Buhl, 2001 Purex G Force/Infiniti. Robbie Buhl was one of the drivers who benefited from the infamous split in open-wheel racing. The former Indy Lights champion (1992) had trouble finding a good ride in CART, but the arrival of the Indy Racing League in 1996 provided an opportunity to finally show his talent.

He had success with both John Menard and Dreyer & Reinbold, winning a race for each. Buhl’s Purex machine was one of the more striking liveries of that era. In 2001, he started ninth and finished 15^th in the 500.

Buhl competed in the 500 from 1996-2003, with a best finish of sixth in 1999 driving for A.J. Foyt. As a side note, the Buhl family is quite prominent in the history of Detroit.

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