Tag Archives: indy 500
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13 Greatest Moments in Indianapolis 500 History
This weekend, 400,000 people will file into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indianapolis 500, which some people call “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” But is it the greatest spectacle in racing? Well, you could certainly make a strong case. And if nothing else, the Indy 500 is definitely on the short list with the Monaco [...]
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Here Is Footage Of JR Hildebrand Losing The Indy 500 On The Final Lap (Video)
Most people will tell you that Dan Wheldon won the 100th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, but footage of the final lap will have you believing that the previous statement in only partly true. Sure, Wheldon may have been the first driver to be greeted by the checkered flag at the finish line, but that is [...]
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Picture Of The Day: Indy 500 Planking
With rain washing out some of this week’s practice runs leading up to Sunday’s much anticipated Indy 500, many of the drivers took to their garages to take part in a competition that has seemingly captured the attention of most IndyCar teams and drivers. It’s called “planking,” and according to Wikipedia, it involves “the action [...]
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10 Must-See Venues for a Diehard Sports Fan
The nice thing about compiling a list like this is that it’s likely to be just as relevant in 20 years as it is now. Good teams of course come and go, but few places can be regarded as true sports Meccas. Once that distinction is earned, it isn’t quick to go. The best part [...]
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Mike Conway Goes Airborne In Wild Indy 500 Crash (Video)
Motorsports and crashes seem to go hand in hand, so it was therefore not much of a surprise to see a crash at yesterday afternoon’s Indy 500, but the manner in which Mike Conway’s car went spiraling into the air did leave many spectators in awe. With only one lap remaining in the race, the [...]
