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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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IndyCar and Penske Racing will pay much of the $35 million cost to stage the race, supported by sponsors to boost attention for a series best known for the Indianapolis 500 oval classic.

From Barron's ● Aug. 23, 2026

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

He won a career-high eight races, including the Indianapolis 500.

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 17, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 12, 2026

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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