Indianapolis
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Known for a five-hundred-mile automobile race (the Indianapolis [Indy] 500) held each year in late May.
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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
That’s why sellers need to carefully prepare before they list their house, said realtor Melanie Balog, who works with the Real Brokerage in the Indianapolis area.
From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026
The winning primary candidates still face a November general election before they can go to Indianapolis next year and craft new congressional districts for 2028.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
The Individual Championship finale is scheduled for Indianapolis from Aug 20–23.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026
Compared to Quentin, Indianapolis had to be a snap.
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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