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Goodyear Blimp at 100: 'Floating piece of Americana' still thrives

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The Goodyear Blimp has been a regular at major sporting events since 1955 .

It's been at every Daytona 500 since 1962 .

The 246-foot-long airship has covered more than 2,500 events and taken more than 500,000 passengers for rides.

Rides are invitation only, but three U.S. residents have a chance to win a ride.

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English

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