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The co-owner of Online Resources, JD Schaumberg, explains why his 3D scanning service has become a vital tool for IndyCar

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As my dad, Jay, and I ? owners of Online Resources Inc ? sat in the lobby waiting for our invitation to see behind the double doors, I couldn?t help but drift back to my six-year-old self and my first memory of what is now known as IndyCar. Over 25 years had passed since that practice day in May of 1990, when Arie Luyendyk claimed the fastest speed at 221 MPH. I still remember the red and blue No.30 Dominos car streaking around the track: the sights, the sounds, and the smells. I became a fan that day. It was a special time, just my dad and me, sharing what would become a passion for us both.
Our hosts arrived and my thoughts were then interrupted by pleasantries as we were ushered into a large warehouse with a single 2014 IndyCar racecar in front of us. Our goal was to collect a digital 3D model of the car and measure it against the original computer aided design (CAD). What we didn?t realise was the hidden test before us, which had been set to prove our skills and equipment.  

The 2014 IndyCar that tested the skills of ...