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Indy 500 Preview and Racing Facts at Indianapolis
The Indy 500 is the world’s largest single day sports event held at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It features 33 qualifying cars from an initial pool of 90, with 650 horsepower engines and open cockpits. top speeds exceed 220 mph, completing 500 miles in about two and a half hours. Prize money last year totaled about 9 million dollars, with the winner earning around 1.465 million. Indy grounds include 300,000 permanent seats and family viewing areas. The race date is May 28 with the famous starting command.
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