Indianapolis 500
Americannoun
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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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