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NASCAR legend Jimmie Johnson shares Indy 500 photo with retired quarterback Tom Brady at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The first Indy 500 was back in 1911, so with more than a century of history, it’s hard to keep track of every detail and quirk related to the race and the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway where it’s held. So here are seven peculiar lesser-known facts about the race.
Twelve drivers have a chance at the pole position on Sunday, and four others are still trying to earn a spot in the race.
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Two-time defending Indy 500 winner Josef Newgarden had the fastest lap of the 2-hour final practice on Carb Day at 225.687 mph.
On Carburetion Day, better known as Carb Day, at the Indianapolis 500 on Friday, the fastest car perhaps fittingly belonged to the two-time defending champion.
Three-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion Alex Palou (photo) will aim for his fifth victory in six starts this season in the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday.
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Two-time defending Indianapolis 500 winner Josef Newgarden was back atop the speed charts on Thursday in practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.