The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is ComingâŠ
Drivers, start your engines! The 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes center stage on Memorial Day Weekend, and weâve got you covered for the pre-race primer. The 500-mile race at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway is a one-of-a-kind sports spectacle that boasts the largest single-day sporting event in the world. Nearly 400,000 fans will pack the Speedway stands and infield. Only the Olympics â spread out over multiple weeks â has a larger sports attendance number. Buckle up. Itâs time to drive.
What to Know:Â The Indy 500 brings top-end speed to the IndyCar Series thanks to the 2.5-mile oval track that sees the Dallara IR18 racecars crack 230 mph. The historic race features a long list of veteran drivers, but plenty of young guns are looking to make their first trip to the winnerâs circle.
Odds to Win:Â S. Dixon (+550), A. Palou (+600), P. OâWard (+900), R. Veekay (+1100), J. Newgarden (+1200), W. Power (+1400)Â |Â Full List of Odds
Drivers to Watch:Â Scott Dixon holds the pole position for the second straight year, and its fifth time overall as the pole-sitter. He hasnât won the 500 since 2008 â his first time in pole position. Alex Palou and Pato OâWard are two young drivers looking to secure their first 500 wins, but plenty of vets like Takuma Sato, Simon Pagenaud, Will Power and Alexander Rossi are lurking in Rows 4-7.
Starting Grid
R1: Scott Dixon, Alex Palou, Rinus Veekay
R2: Ed Carpenter, Marcus Ericsson, Tony Kanaan
R3: Pato OâWard, Felix Rosenqvist, Romain Grosjean
Itâs a full Sunday afternoon in Indy that waves the green flag on Summer 2022. The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is almost hereâŠ
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