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The 1985 Michigan 500, the fifth running of the event, was held at the Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan, on Sunday, July 28, 1985. The event was race number 7 of 15 in the 1985 CART PPG Indy Car World Series. The race was won by Emerson Fittipaldi, his first Indy Car victory. The race was delayed for one week over concerns about Goodyear's new radial tires. 42°03′58.68″N 84°14′29.18″W / 42.0663000°N 84.2414389°W / 42.0663000; -84.2414389

United States 1985 Michigan 500
Race details
Race 7 of 15 in the 1985 CART season
DateJuly 28, 1985
Official name1985 Michigan 500
LocationMichigan International Speedway, Brooklyn, Michigan, United States
CoursePermanent racing facility
2.000 mi / 3.219 km
Distance250 laps
500.000 mi / 804.672 km
WeatherSunny with temperatures up to 85 °F (29 °C); wind speeds reaching up to 10 miles per hour (16 km/h)[1]
Pole position
DriverUnited States Bobby Rahal (Truesports)
Time215.202 mph (346.334 km/h)
Podium
FirstBrazil Emerson Fittipaldi (Patrick Racing)
SecondUnited States Al Unser (Team Penske)
ThirdUnited States Tom Sneva (Curb Racing)
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