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The Indianapolis 500 remains the biggest one-day spectacle in auto racing, an event that stands above all others in its depth of history and tradition.
This year is a historic one at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, May 29, as it marks the 100th running of the 500. And to help celebrate the momentous event, track officials have lined up Roger Penske as the pace car driver.