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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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And on Sunday, two will be the fresh faces of the Indianapolis 500, which attracts more spectators than any other single-day sporting event in the world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

There originally was a racing season, but when attendance lagged the owners opted for a single Memorial Day Weekend event in 1911, the inaugural Indianapolis 500.

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

They played the third round in deadly silence, racing through the final lap as competitively as if they were in the Indianapolis 500.

From "George" by Alex Gino

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