Topic - Indianapolis 500

The Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, also known as the Indianapolis 500, the Indy 500 or The 500, is an American automobile race, held annually over the Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The event lends its name to the IndyCar class, or formula, of open-wheel race cars that have competed in it. - Source: Wikipedia

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Felix Rosenqvist, center, of Sweden, celebrates after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 24, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

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Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, pumps his fist at the request of track officials after winning the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 24, 2026 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

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Fighter jets fly over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during ceremonies before the start of the Indianapolis 500 auto race, Sunday, May 24, 2026 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)

Kyle Busch honored by NASCAR, IndyCar on biggest day in racing

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Alex Palou, of Spain, pauses during a photo session before practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Alex Palou seeks new milestone as he attempts to continue dominance with 2nd straight Indy 500 win

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Kurt Busch waits in his car before practice for Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup series Coca-Cola 600 auto race at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, N.C., Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Mike McCarn, File, File) CORRECTION: Driver ID corrected to Kurt Busch, not Kyle Busch.

2-time NASCAR champion Kyle Busch receives tributes before and during the Indianapolis 500

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Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22) dribbles during the first half of a WNBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Sparks Wednesday, May 13, 2026, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Caitlin Clark has been named the Indianapolis 500 grand marshal

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Alexander Rossi prepares too drive during practice for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Alexander Rossi taken to hospital after crash during Indy 500 practice that collects 2 others

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Former NFL player Rob Gronkowski walks the red carpet before the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby horse race at Churchill Downs, Saturday, May 2, 2026, in Louisville, Ky. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

Rob Gronkowski named grand marshal of Indianapolis 500 Snake Pit for 2nd straight year

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FILE - Kyle Kirkwood leans on a tool box as he waits for is turn during qualification for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, May 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, File)

Josef Newgarden and Kyle Kirkwood fall out of the pole mix early during Indianapolis 500 Pole Day

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Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, drives through the third turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)

Felix Rosenqvist posts fastest 4-lap average in 1st round of Indianapolis 500 qualifying

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Brendan Fraser poses for photographers upon arrival at the premiere of the film "Rental Family" during the London film festival in London, Oct. 16, 2025. (Photo by Scott A Garfitt/Invision/AP, File)

Academy Award winning actor Brendan Fraser to serve as Indianapolis 500’s honorary starter

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FILE - Jordin Sparks arrives at the BET Awards on June 9, 2025, at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP, File)

Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500

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FILE - Alex Palou celebrates after winning the IndyCar championship Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025, at Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV, File)

Indianapolis 500 officials are expecting 2nd straight race-day sellout, marking 3rd time in 10 years

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FILE - Conor Daly greets fans before an IndyCar auto race, Sept. 15, 2024, at the Nashville Superspeedway in Lebanon, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey, File)

Conor Daly, Alex Palou become 1st drivers to top 228 mph on 2nd day of Indianapolis 500 practice

By Michael Marot - Associated Press

FILE - Alexander Rossi attends a practice session for the IndyCar Indianapolis GP auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Aug. 11, 2023, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)

Delayed full-course caution in Indianapolis GP prompts IndyCar officials to make rule change

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