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Paretta Autosport crew members work on their car in pit lane at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during a practice session earlier this week. It could become the first majority-women team to qualify for the Indy 500.

A Team Of Mostly Women Races To Make History At The Indianapolis 500

2:37pm May 21, 2021

by Samantha Horton

Over the years, only nine women have driven in the marquee event. But this year, one of 35 teams competing to qualify — including the driver, owner and crew — is made up mostly of women.

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The Indianapolis 500 — usually viewed by hundreds of thousands of spectators — will be run in August in front of a crowd capped at 50% capacity, track officials say. Here, cars race in front of fans during last year's event.

Indy 500 Will Run In August With Its Massive Grandstands At 50% Capacity

3:50pm June 26, 2020

by Bill Chappell

The track normally accommodates hundreds of thousands of spectators. Indianapolis Motor Speedway President J. Douglas Boles says the race will be held on Aug. 23 with fans on hand.

Mark Bruce, left, looks on as others examine the car. Bruce is Graham Rahal's fueler, and he's had his share of close calls, like the time his fuel line broke open and ignited. "Knock on wood, I've never been on fire," he says.

Slammed, Hurled and Pummeled: The Life Of A Pit Crew

5:55pm May 27, 2016

by Danny Hajek

It takes an IndyCar pit crew about seven seconds to replace four tires and refuel. It's high stakes on race day and a lot can go wrong in the pits. One misstep can cost a race — or worse.

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Juan Pablo Montoya of Colombia celebrates after winning last year's race. This year, for its 100th race, the Indianapolis 500 will bring back an official race-day poem.

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Ode To Indy 500: Track Poet Tradition Returns

1:01pm May 21, 2016

by Chris Arnold

Cars, Coors, and... Coleridge?/ "For Those Who Love Fast, Loud Things,"/ words to inspire/ the track bard brings.

Juan Pablo Montoya Wins Second Indy 500

6:08am May 25, 2015

by Doreen McCallister

The Colombian native came from dead last to finish first. He won the event in 2000 as a rookie.

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Pre-Race Day, Indy 500 Struggles With Flying Cars

11:47am May 23, 2015

by Quinn Klinefelter

Leading up to the premier race has been a series of unpredictable airborne crashes — and no one can explain why. Officials have mandated a lower driving speed, while engineers work to find a solution.

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