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Two teammates raced inches apart at 220 miles per hour on the final lap of the Indianapolis 500, creating the closest finish in the race's 110-year history. Their display of trust, skill, and respect for each other at breathtaking speeds shows what human excellence looks like under extreme pressure.
Felix Rosenqvist just made Indy 500 history twice over, winning the closest race ever and taking home a record-breaking $4.34 million purse. The 2026 race total reached $30.9 million, showing how motorsport's biggest event keeps growing stronger.
Hundreds of volunteers showed up the day after the Indianapolis 500 to help clean the iconic speedway, with many participating for the first time. The community effort transformed the massive venue back to pristine condition in just hours.
Felix Rosenqvist pulled off the closest finish in Indianapolis 500 history, winning by just 0.0233 seconds after a breathtaking final lap that had fans on their feet. The Swedish driver made three daring passes in one lap to claim his first oval victory.
Felix Rosenqvist pulled off the tightest finish in Indianapolis 500 history, surging past his rival by just 0.0233 seconds in a heart-stopping final lap. After 120 races and five years since his last win, the Swedish driver's patience and precision paid off in the most dramatic way possible.
Felix Rosenqvist just captured the most dramatic Indianapolis 500 finish ever recorded, winning by the smallest margin in the race's 110-year history. The Swedish driver's victory for Meyer Shank Racing marks a historic moment for both driver and team at the world's most famous motorsports event.
Felix Rosenqvist threaded the needle in a daring outside pass to win the Indianapolis 500 by just 0.0233 seconds, shattering the record for the closest finish in the race's storied history. The Swedish driver's thrilling victory came days after becoming a new father.
Felix Rosenqvist claimed victory at the 110th Indianapolis 500 in the tightest finish the legendary race has ever seen. The Swedish driver crossed the line just 0.023 seconds ahead of runner-up David Malukas in a heart-stopping final lap.
WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark served as grand marshal for the iconic Indianapolis 500, bringing her electric energy to the world's largest single-day sporting event. The Indiana Fever guard joined racing legends and thousands of fans for a quintessential Hoosier celebration.
New Zealand racer Scott McLaughlin crashed before even starting last year's Indianapolis 500, but he returns Sunday with a steadier mindset and Team Penske backing him for a shot at redemption. After a year of reflection, the 32-year-old is ready to prove last year's heartbreak was just part of his journey.
The racing world is honoring late NASCAR champion Kyle Busch in a beautiful way at this year's Indianapolis 500. His iconic No. 18 will race again, carrying his legacy around the legendary speedway.
Alexander Rossi will start Sunday's Indianapolis 500 from second position, just five days after emergency surgery on his hand and ankle following a Monday crash. A team of doctors and engineers worked around the clock to get the 2016 race winner back behind the wheel.
IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi will start second in the Indianapolis 500 this weekend, just days after a practice crash sent him to the hospital for procedures on his ankle and finger. The 2016 Indy 500 winner says he's at 99% and ready to chase his second victory.
Comedian Andy Richter will lead this year's Wienie 500, the beloved pre-Indy 500 race featuring Oscar Mayer Wienermobiles. The quirky tradition returns May 22 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
A new documentary celebrates racing legend Bobby Rahal's emotional 1986 Indianapolis 500 victory, a career-defining moment that honored his dying team owner and launched decades of motorsports excellence. The film premieres May 8 on FOX, just weeks before this year's historic race.
Five college friends who already broke one Guinness World Record running a half marathon in a caterpillar costume are adding a fifth person to their fuzzy suit to break another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon on May 2. They're bringing along a documentary crew to capture the wild attempt.
A group of friends who broke a world record running a half marathon in a four-person caterpillar costume are adding a fifth teammate to chase another record at the Indianapolis 500 Festival Mini-Marathon. This time, everyone gets a plaque.
Oscar Mayer's iconic Wienermobiles are racing again at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this May after last year's wildly popular debut. All six hot dog vehicles will compete in the Wienie 500, and this time fans get to pick the final contestant.