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Indianapolis 500

American  

noun

  1. a 500-mile oval-track race for rear-engine cars having particular specifications, held annually in Indianapolis, Ind.


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The majority of the historic race cars are found in the Indianapolis 500 Winners Gallery, spread out over two floors and featuring 29 winning entries from the museum’s 150-car collection.

From The Wall Street Journal May 20, 2026

In 1980, he finished 18th in the Indianapolis 500.

From MarketWatch Feb. 12, 2026

Imagine winning the Indianapolis 500 while driving the family minivan.

From Barron's Oct. 29, 2025

It almost sounded like he was waving the starting flag at the Indianapolis 500.

From Salon Sep. 26, 2025

The silhouette of Indiana didn’t represent the Indianapolis 500 like Charles had insisted.

From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein

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