From a 49-year-old superstar to a NASCAR king making his debut, via a tarnished 2023 winner, there’ll be plenty to keep an eye on in America’s big one. Here are five of the main plot points to follow...
This Sunday's 108th edition of the Indianapolis 500 is the most prestigious event of the IndyCar season, as 33 cars vie for the honour of claiming one of motorsport's three biggest prizes. Eight previous winners are among the field, which features a NASCAR Cup champion among the impressive rookie crop, and will be led the green flag by an all-Team Penske front row. Scott McLaughlin set a new record four-lap pole speed of 234.
“I just don’t think you can beat the history and, when you win the race, it just completely changes your perspective,” says Newgarden. “So, it’s been very cool to win it and to be here with this group trying to defend our title.
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