If the Indy Car race fan or not, can doubt the impact of the Grand Prix races are held in the city. If decibels or dollars, the races have a significant effect. Take Saint Petersburg, Florida, where a recent Indy Car race was held, for example. The most pressing issue for many residents of St. Pete was the sound.

Indy cars are very strong and powerful race took place from 8:30 AM until approximately 5:00 pm each day. Depending on where residents live in decibels (dB) levels achieved from 110 to 122. How strong is 122 dB ? A typical conversation occurs at about 60 dB. Washing produce 75 dB. A power tool generates around 100 dB. Shot and can cause immediate hearing loss, with the sound reaching 140 to 190 dB, depending on the weapon.

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