Indianapolis 500
Americannoun
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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
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
Imagine winning the Indianapolis 500 while driving the family minivan.
From Barron's • Oct. 29, 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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