You can thank the “Les Charlatans” for the modern race engine.
The Indianapolis Motor Speedway looks pretty good for 111 years old. Of course, a lot has happened there during that time, too. That's why the race track is opening up its entire 111-year archive to the public.
The modern race engine didn't just appear out of thin air–it was born out of a group of rebellious Peugeot drivers and engineers in the early 20th century.