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Castroneves, Franchitti chase 4th Indy 500 win Video included

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It's been 22 years since the last driver won his fourth Indy 500 title. Now Helio Castroneves and Dario Franchitti are trying to join the exclusive club at Sunday's race. More>>

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Indianapolis 500 fills 33-car starting grid

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British driver Katherine Legge has become the 33rd driver to qualify for next week's Indianapolis 500, assuring race organizers of a full field. More>>

Top nine qualifiers get ready for pole shootout at IMS

Top nine qualifiers get ready for pole shootout at IMS Video included

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The top nine qualifiers for the shootout are Will Power, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Carlos Munoz, Helio Castroneves, Ed Carpenter, Marco Andretti, AJ Allmendinger, EJ Viso, and James Hinchcliffe. 
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Viso's quest for 230 mph cut short by storms at IMS Video included

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E.J. Viso clocked the fastest lap of the day at 229.537 mph before heavy rain and lightning put an early end to Friday's practice session. More>>

Olympians among 500 Festival Parade celebrity line-up for 2013

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Along with the Indiana Fever as Grand Marshal, this year's parade features Olympian gymnasts Shawn Johnson and Jordyn Weiber, Foreigner, Eddie Money, actors Michael Pena and Windell Middlebrooks, Colts punter Pat McAfee, Florence Henderson and Jim Nabors. More>>

See Pacers and racers for $100 Video included

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The last time the Pacers played on race day was 2004. It will happen again Sunday, opening the possibilities for fans to see both.  They might even get tickets to both for $100 total. More>>

Schmidt trying to get 2 cars in before adding car

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Sam Schmidt is content to wait another day before hiring a third driver for the Indianapolis 500. More>>

'Turbo' actor Michael Pena to serve as 97th Indianapolis 500 honorary starter

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Film and television star Michael Pena, who has a leading role in the upcoming 3D animated motion picture event "Turbo," will serve as the honorary starter of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26. More>>

Rookie Munoz tops Indy 500 practice Thursday

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Rookie Carlos Munoz shot to the top of the speed chart in Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday with a lap at 225.163 mph, the fastest through the first six days of practice. More>>

Andretti drivers still speediest Video included

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Marco Andretti is once again zipping around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway faster than everyone else on the sixth day of practice at the famed oval. In fact, three of the top five speeds Thursday belong to Andretti Autosports. More>>

IMS safety team prepared for severe weather threats Video included

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With activity ramping up at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, protecting racegoers at the track during severe weather is priority one. More>>

Conor Daly crashes during practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Video included

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Rookie driver Conor Daly made hard contact into the first turn wall Thursday afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. More>>

Briscoe eager to be better on Indy 500 race day

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After not finding a fulltime ride this season, Ryan Briscoe is back for another 500 former employer Chip Ganassi. More>>

Fans get ride of a lifetime at Indianapolis Motor Speedway Video included

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It's one thing to watch the cars on the track, and it's an entirely different experience to ride along. "Nothing can prepare you for going 180 miles per hour around tight corners! But, with Mario Andretti More>>

3-time Indy 500 winner Franchitti tops speed chart

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Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti topped the speed chart Wednesday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, turning a lap at an average of 224.236 mph in the fifth practice session for the May 26 race. More>>

Sophomore slump so far for IndyCar's Pagenaud Video included

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Simon Pagenaud is tied for 11th in the standings, but says he has a much better feel for the Indianapolis 500 and oval tracks this time around. More>>

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