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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Example Sentences

Schumacher will compete in his first oval races, with six ovals on the 17-race IndyCar schedule, including the feature Indianapolis 500 next May 24.

From Barron's

Imagine winning the Indianapolis 500 while driving the family minivan.

From Barron's

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

From Salon

He stepped away from F1 at the end of 2018 to pursue other interests, winning the Le Mans 24 Hours and the world endurance championship twice, as well as competing in the Indianapolis 500 and Dakar Rally.

From BBC

The Sant Antoni de Vilamajor native, the reigning IndyCar Series defending champion, has won four of the season’s five races, although he has never won the Indianapolis 500.

From Los Angeles Times