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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 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.
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.
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.
Six enormous hot dog cars will race around the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway two days before the Indy 500. The Wienie 500 brings joy and silliness to one of racing's most serious venues.
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.
Katherine Legge will attempt to become the first woman to complete motorsport's "Double" on Memorial Day weekend, racing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR's Coca-Cola 600 on the same day. Only one driver has ever finished all 1,100 miles of this grueling challenge.
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.
Indy 500 champion Marcus Ericsson works with a mental coach daily to stay sharp at 200 mph and find meaning in every race, not just victories. His approach is changing how athletes think about winning in a sport where only one driver crosses first.
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.