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May 25, 2018 | By Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Kanaan was fastest at 227.791 mph in the No. 14 ABC Supply AJ Foyt Racing Chevrolet during the final, one-hour practice on Miller Lite Carb Day. 2008 “500” winner Scott Dixon was second at 225.684 in the No. 9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda.

May 25, 2018 | By Indianapolis Motor Speedway The hallmark of the new logo system, which creates a visual platform worthy of one of the world’s premier sporting events, is the type lock-up. This wordmark is athletic, prestigious and confident and includes a rich navy blue that contrasts with gold, the color of the iconic Wing and Wheel logo of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May 25, 2018 | By Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hunter-Reay kept the lead on the restart on Lap 195, with Castroneves in sizzling pursuit. Castroneves nearly brushed the pit wall when he dove under Hunter-Reay just before Turn 1 to take the lead on Lap 196.

May 25, 2018 | By Phillip B. Wilson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Graham Rahal promises to buy Alexander Rossi dinner after being saved the dubious distinction of being a guest of honor for the infamous “Last Row Party” in conjunction with the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil.

May 24, 2018 | By Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Dalton Kellett earned his first career Indy Lights presented by Cooper Tires pole position at the series’ biggest race, speeding to the top spot for the Freedom 100 in qualifying Thursday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May 24, 2018 | By Zach Hudson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Every year Miller Lite Carb Day revs everyone’s race weekend engines leading into the Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil. We’re breaking down one of the best days of the year at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway so you don’t miss a thing. So grab your cooler (18”x14”x14”, of course), call in sick at work and gear up for a day everyone looks forward to every year at IMS.

May 24, 2018 | By Ethan Schwartz, Indianapolis Motor Speedway The annual Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge, from 1:45-3 p.m. on Miller Lite Carb Day, Friday, May 25, sees the pit crews duel in a head-to-head, drag race-style event with teams fighting to claim a winner’s prize of $50,000 out of a total purse of $100,000.

May 24, 2018 | By Bruce Martin, INDYCAR Three-time Indianapolis 500 winning driver Bobby Unser thought he was having dinner with friends at the Iron Skillet, a fried chicken restaurant located a few miles from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May 24, 2018 | By Indianapolis Motor Speedway Two-time Olympic slopestyle skiing medalist and Red Bull athlete Nick Goepper will serve as the grand marshal of the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, May 27 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

May 24, 2018 | By Phillip B. Wilson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway The reality of where Cindric stands today, as Team Penske prepares four of the best race contenders for Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil, is still somewhat unbelievable for the team president to grasp.

May 24, 2018 | By Phillip B. Wilson, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Trevor Carlin imagined this dream for years, and now that he’s in the final stages of preparing his first two cars for the 102nd Indianapolis 500 presented by PennGrade Motor Oil on Sunday, the 55-year-old British team owner admits the experience has exceeded his expectations.

May 24, 2018 | By Paul Kelly, Indianapolis Motor Speedway Expect a frenzy of “Yoshi Mania” when the Red Bull Air Race comes to Chiba, Japan, for the fourth year in a row May 26-27, as Yoshihide Muroya flies in his first home race since being crowned World Champion last October at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. While the country’s super fans go wild, Muroya’s opponents will go all-out to deny him a third consecutive home win.