The Indianapolis 500, the 108th edition of the race, takes place with 33 drivers competing for the win. Among them are eight former winners and six rookies, including Helio Castroneves who could make history by winning the race for the fifth time. The race is closely followed by USA TODAY Sports and the Indianapolis Star for the latest updates and highlights.
The race saw several engine problems, with Honda drivers facing issues leading to early retirements for some, including Felix Rosenqvist and Linus Lundqvist. Scott McLaughlin dominated the race through 50 laps, with NASCAR star Kyle Larson also in contention. There were also crashes early in the race, involving rookie Tom Blomqvist, Marcus Ericsson, and other drivers, leading to retirements for some.
The race experienced a delay due to rain, but eventually got underway with drivers returning to the track. The race was broadcast on NBC despite the delay, with fans allowed back into the grandstands. Plans were made for Larson’s attempt at the “double” – racing in both the Indy 500 and NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. Despite the weather delay, the focus remained on the exciting and eventful race at the iconic Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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