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		INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, June 3, 2005 – ABC Sports’ live broadcast of the 89th Indianapolis 500 on May 29 drew a national rating nearly 60 percent higher than the 2004 race and the highest rating for the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing” since 1996, according to figures released June 3.
		INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, June 3, 2005 – The 89th Running of the Indianapolis 500 earned the race’s highest rating since 1996 as ABC Sports’ coverage of Dan Wheldon’s victory on May 29 earned a national household rating of 6.5.
		INDIANAPOLIS, Friday, April 15, 2005 – Art Cross, the first-ever Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year in 1952 and a runner-up finisher in the 1953 race to Bill Vukovich, died April 15 in La Porte, Ind. He was 87.
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	Indianapolis 500 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		In its first season in 1996, the Indy Racing League attracted mainly little known and inexperienced drivers, smaller teams, slower cars, and widespread ridicule as "replacement players".
		With the Indianapolis 500 having been a part of the World Drivers Championship between 1950 and 1960, Ferrari made a discreet appearance at the 1952 event with Alberto Ascari, but European entries were few and far between during those days.
		However, it wasn't until 1993 that reigning Formula One World Champion Nigel Mansell shocked the racing world by moving to the United States, winning the and only losing the 500 in his rookie year because of inexperience with green-flag restarts.
	www.beverlyhills.biz /project/wikipedia/index.php/Indianapolis_500 (5296 words)

	Indianapolis 500
		Lazier drove in relief for Robby Gordon in the 2004 Indianapolis 500 after Gordon had to leave the race during a rain delay for NASCAR commitments at Charlotte, N.C. Lazier, 34, younger brother of 1996 Indianapolis 500 winner Buddy Lazier, won the IndyCar Series race from the MBNA Pole in 2001 at Chicagoland Speedway.
		Sallee, a licensed, practicing attorney who lives in Indianapolis, returns to the Indianapolis 500 after enjoying previous success at the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” He was a co-founder of Team Cheever, and Jeff Ward earned JPMorgan Chase Bank Rookie of the Year honors in 1997 after finishing third at Indy for the team.
		Indy 500 tickets: To purchase tickets, camping or parking for the 89th Indianapolis 500, contact the IMS ticket office at (800) 822-INDY or log on to www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com.
	dev.indy500.com /news/story.php?story_id=4329 (462 words)

	Indianapolis 500
		The Indy Racing League began in 1996 and made the Indianapolis 500 its cornerstone event.
		Back on track; forget interseries bickering--the drama and focus at the Indianapolis 500 is back where it should be: on the race.
		Indianapolis 500 - Officially sanctioned as Grand Prix race from 1950-60 only.
	www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0201509.html (528 words)

	Tony Stewart - 1996 "Indianapolis 500"
		It could've been another classic had Stewart remained in the 1996 "500." The thought of he and race winner Buddy Lazier going at one another, at the end of the race, excites me just to think about it.
		The grandstands were packed, as usual, and things looked just as they always do for the "Indianapolis 500." That's the exact moment I became a fan of the Indy Racing League.
		I'm going to be disappointed if Tony Stewart doesn't win the 1999 "Indianapolis 500," but I'm not especially confident about his chances for winning.
	www.bjwor.com /tonyin96.html (370 words)

	Auto-Racing @ MieNet: The Indianapolis 500
		In hindsight, it might now look as if the fact that pole sitter Scott Sharp, the IRL champion in its 1996 inaugural season, crashed out of the race right on the first lap was a bad omen regarding the success of IRL cars in this 85
		It would be thus unfair to close this racing weekend with no reference to the Indianapolis 500, which followed the F1 Monaco Grand Prix shortly, on the other side of the Atlantic.
		Before them, the last Indy rookie to take victory had been Graham Hill, in 1966.
	www.mienet.net /sports/autoracing/indy500.html (2345 words)

	Auto Racing Digest: The Stat Sheet: Indianapolis 500 - Brief Article
		Record speed for one lap at the Indianapolis Speedway, set in 1996 Indy 500 qualifying by Arie Luyendyk.
		Number of people, including the driver, allowed over the pit wall during a pit stop in the Indianapolis 500.
		Number of laps, out of 200, that Joe Dawson led the 1912 Indianapolis 500.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0FCH/is_4_29/ai_74692724 (247 words)

	Washingtonpost.com: Indianapolis 500 Preview
		Buddy Lazier &; A slow start this year with finishes of 10th and 18th in the first two races; usually performs well at Indianapolis; the 1996 champion will start 22nd; had scores fourth in 1997 and second last season; 32 points accumulated places him 11th in the standings.
		Billy Boat – Captured his first career pole here last year, but was forced out due to mechanical problems and placed 23rd; is currently sixth in the point standings after two top-10 scores; fourth was a best showing in Phoenix; qualified third for Sunday's race.
		Time of Race: 3 hours, 26 minutes, 40 seconds
	www.washingtonpost.com /wp-srv/sports/autorace/longterm/1999/indy500/preview.htm (112 words)

	CNNSI.com - Motor Sports - Brack back at Indianapolis 500, but he won't drive - Tuesday May 16, 2000 11:06 PM
		He has been called the "Grand Champion of the Indianapolis 500." He is the first four-time champion of the Indianapolis 500, winning in a front-engine roadster in 1961 and 1964 and in a rear-engine car in 1967 and 1977.
		He becomes the first Indy 500 winner not to compete in the race the following year since Jacques Villeneuve won in 1995 and was a Formula One rookie in 1996.
		INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The defending champion of the Indianapolis 500 won't be in a race car on race day.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/news/2000/05/16/brack_indy_st (112 words)

	CNNSI.com - Motor Sports - Brack back at Indianapolis 500, but he won't drive - Tuesday May 16, 2000 11:06 PM
		He has been called the "Grand Champion of the Indianapolis 500." He is the first four-time champion of the Indianapolis 500, winning in a front-engine roadster in 1961 and 1964 and in a rear-engine car in 1967 and 1977.
		INDIANAPOLIS (Ticker) -- The defending champion of the Indianapolis 500 won't be in a race car on race day.
		He becomes the first Indy 500 winner not to compete in the race the following year since Jacques Villeneuve won in 1995 and was a Formula One rookie in 1996.
	www.cnnsi.com /motorsports/news/2000/05/16/brack_indy_st/index.html (112 words)

	HickokSports.com - History - The Indianapolis 500
		The IRL began operating with a three-race series in 1996; 25 of the starting slots at the Indy 500, the third race in the series, were reserved for the top 25 IRL drivers after the first two races.
		Hulman was an excellent promoter who developed the Indy 500 Festival in 1957 as a major event, inspired in part by the festivities surrounding the Kentucky Derby.
		Ralph Mulford was given the checkered flag first but took three extra laps just to make sure he'd completed 500 miles.
	www.hickoksports.com /history/indy500.shtml (112 words)

	HickokSports.com - History - The Indianapolis 500
		The IRL began operating with a three-race series in 1996; 25 of the starting slots at the Indy 500, the third race in the series, were reserved for the top 25 IRL drivers after the first two races.
		Indianapolis 500 home page has constantly updated info on the upcoming race, along with much historical data
		Hulman was an excellent promoter who developed the Indy 500 Festival in 1957 as a major event, inspired in part by the festivities surrounding the Kentucky Derby.
	www.hickoksports.com /history/indy500.shtml (112 words)

	CNNSI.com - Motor Sports - Brack back at Indianapolis 500, but he won't drive - Tuesday May 16, 2000 11:06 PM
		He has been called the "Grand Champion of the Indianapolis 500." He is the first four-time champion of the Indianapolis 500, winning in a front-engine roadster in 1961 and 1964 and in a rear-engine car in 1967 and 1977.
		Foyt has raced in the Indianapolis 500 as a member of the United States Auto Club (USAC), CART and now is an owner in the Indy Racing Northern Light Series.
		Kenny Brack, winner of the 1999 Indianapolis 500, is now a member of the CART FedEx Championship Series, where he is one of two drivers at Team Rahal.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/news/2000/05/16/brack_indy_st (112 words)

	Indianapolis 500
		The Indy Racing League began in 1996 and made the Indianapolis 500 its cornerstone event.
		INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Dan Weldon of Team Andretti Green Racing pours milk over his head after winning the 89th Indianapolis 500, Sunday, May 29, 2005, in Indianapolis, Indiana.
		INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Indy 500 winner Dan Wheldon reacts in Victory Circle after his win at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana, Sunday, May 29, 2005.
	www.infoplease.com /ipsa/A0201509.html (112 words)

	HickokSports.com - History - The Indianapolis 500
		The IRL began operating with a three-race series in 1996; 25 of the starting slots at the Indy 500, the third race in the series, were reserved for the top 25 IRL drivers after the first two races.
		Indianapolis 500 home page has constantly updated info on the upcoming race, along with much historical data
		The following year, Roger Penske decided to enter his formidable teams at Indianapolis for the first time since 1995.
	www.hickoksports.com /history/indy500.shtml (112 words)

	SpeedCenter - 80th Indinapolis 500
		The 1996 Indy 500 was run, with its replacement players, without a hitch.
		The win was the third closest finish in Indy 500 history.
		Along with Stewart, two of the remaining three Menard-cars ended up retiring before the 500 miles.
	www.speedcenter.com /races96/indy500 (112 words)

	Auto Racing Digest: The Stat Sheet: Indianapolis 500 - Brief Article
		Record speed for one lap at the Indianapolis Speedway, set in 1996 Indy 500 qualifying by Arie Luyendyk.
		Number of people, including the driver, allowed over the pit wall during a pit stop in the Indianapolis 500.
		Number of laps, out of 200, that Joe Dawson led the 1912 Indianapolis 500.
	www.findarticles.com /cf_dls/m0FCH/4_29/74692724/p1/article.jhtml (112 words)

	CNNSI.com from CNN and Sports Illustrated
		Juan Montoya, the 1999 Champ Car title holder, completely dominated the Indianapolis 500 to become the first rookie to win since Graham Hill in 1966.
		Juan Montoya is only the second rookie since 1926 to win the Indianapolis 500.
		Buddy Lazier, the 1996 winner, finished second and was the only car to seriously challenge Montoya all day.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /motorsports/2000/indy500 (199 words)

	Indypacecars.com - 2002 Brickyard 400 pace car and festival cars
		Previous pace cars include the Chevy C-1500 pickup (1995), Camaro Z-28 (1996), and six previous versions of the Monte Carlo (1994 and 1997-2001).
		Accompanying the Monte Carlo pace cars at the Brickyard 400 was a fleet of silver Chevy Camaro convertibles.
		This year's pace car is a 2003 edition Monte Carlo SS in Superior Blue paint and Galaxy Silver ground effects.
	www.indypacecars.com /2002brickyard.html (199 words)

	United States Sports Academy News and Events
		She was the first coach to claim four straight national titles (1996-99) in field hockey and was the first field hockey coach in any division to reach 500 wins.
		Top female athlete Patrick, the IndyCar Rookie of the Year, was the highest starting and finishing woman in the 89-year history of the Indianapolis 500.
		Hyun-Soo Ahn of Korea, the Male Athlete of the Month, was the top male medal winner at the winter games after winning gold medals in the 1,000 meters, 1,500 meters and 5000-meter relay as well as a bronze in the 500 meters.
	www.ussa.edu /news/index.asp (15280 words)

	Indy 500 news
		Danica Patrick didn't win the Indianapolis 500, but her performance helped ABC get the best rating for the race since 1996.
		Danica Patrick's failed bid to become the first female winner of the Indianapolis 500 brought the race its highest US television ratings since the start of Indy-car's breakup in 1996.
		The 500 Festival, Your source for the month of May in Indianapolis...
	www.tourbus.com /indy-500-news.html (15280 words)

	U.S. 500 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The U.S. was an automobile race sanctioned by CART between 1996 and 1999 at the Michigan International Speedway as an alternative to the Indianapolis 500.
		While the Indianapolis 500 has a history of one-off participants (teams and drivers who participate in only the single race and not in other series events), the fields for the U.S. 500 were comprised almost exclusively of teams and drivers who participated in the full CART season.
		After George's 25/8 restriction for the Indianapolis 500 was dropped for the 1997 season, the Memorial Day U.S. 500 was cancelled thus removing it from direct competition with the Indianapolis 500.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/U.S._500 (456 words)

	United States Grand Prix
		As a racing fan and one who had grown up watching the Indianapolis 500 on TV, Hartstein was awestruck on his first visit to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the inaugural United States Grand Prix at Indianapolis in 2000.
		USGP tickets: Tickets for the 2005 United States Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway can be purchased online at www.indianapolismotorspeedway.com or by calling the IMS ticket office at (317) 492-6700 or (800) 822-INDY outside the Indianapolis area.
		By 1996, Watkins and the FIA decided to have an anesthesiologist attend most of the Grand Prix weekends and asked Hartstein to do the job.
	www.usgpindy.com /news/story.php?story_id=3950 (456 words)

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		Records made at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway are for qualifying in the Indianapolis 500, Arie Luyendyk made the record books with the speed of 237.498 mph, on May12, 1996, in the Indianapolis 500 race the record was made by Luyendyk, at 185.961 mph, on May 27, 1990.
		The Indianapolis Motor Speedway was built on 328 acres of farmland five miles northwest of Indiana’s capital city in spring 1909.
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		HELMUT KOINIGG DROVE IN 2 GRANDS PRIX WITH A 10TH PLACE FINISH AT MOSPORT PARK IN 1974 IN HE WAS THE ONLY DRIVER IN F1 HISTORY TO HAVE WON THE INDIANAPOLIS 500, LeMANS, AND THE F1 WORLD DRIVERS TITLE CHAMPIONSHIP.
		1996 FINES $10,000 - HEINZ HARALD FRENTZEN IN A SAUBER FOR TRYING TO SNEAK IN AN EXTRA LAP IN QUALIFYING IN ENGLAND FOR lbs309,500 IN DECEMBER 1999.
		GOODYEAR TYRES HAD THE TOP 5 FINISHERS IN THE 1997 BRITISH GRAND PRIX WITH VILLENEUVE - ALESI - WURZ - COULTHARD - R. McLAREN IN 1976 & 1977, JAMES HUNT OUT QUALIFIED HIS TEAMMATE JOCHEN MASS 31 TIMES OUT OF 33 RACES.
	www.f1cartvideos.com /funfactsonf13.html (1017 words)

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		HELMUT KOINIGG DROVE IN 2 GRANDS PRIX WITH A 10TH PLACE FINISH AT MOSPORT PARK IN 1974 IN HE WAS THE ONLY DRIVER IN F1 HISTORY TO HAVE WON THE INDIANAPOLIS 500, LeMANS, AND THE F1 WORLD DRIVERS TITLE CHAMPIONSHIP.
		RICARDO PALETTI DIED AT THE CANADIAN GRAND PRIX IN 1982 IN MONTREAL.
		HE DROVE IN ONLY 1 GRAND PRIX IN THE 1964 BELGIUM GRAND PRIX IN A BRETSCHER TEAM BRABHAM BT42.
	www.f1cartvideos.com /funfactsonf13.html (2209 words)

	May 1997 Motorsport Results
		IRL:- The 81st Indianapolis 500 was again postponed by rain after 15 laps and a crash on the warm-up lap on Monday.
		"It's a track where the smallest error can cost you dearly as I found out last year," said Schumacher who crashed on the first lap in 1996.
		The German is chasing a hat-trick of Spanish successes after victories at the Catalunya circuit in 1995 and 1996.
	www.teamdan.com /archive/1997/may97.html (6211 words)

	Al Unser Jr. Press Conference
		Unser and the entire Penske Racing team failed to qualify for the 1995 Indianapolis 500, and he didn't compete in the race from 1996-99.
		The Indianapolis 500 was the centerpiece and showcase of Unser's driving career, as he continued a family legacy at the Speedway that started with his late uncle Jerry Unser in 1958 and continued with his father, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser, and his uncle Bobby Unser, a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
		Unser and his father became the first father-son tandem to race in the Indianapolis 500 in the same year.
	speednewsnow.com /PR2004/063004a.html (1520 words)

	Al Unser Jr. Press Conference
		Unser and the entire Penske Racing team failed to qualify for the 1995 Indianapolis 500, and he didn't compete in the race from 1996-99.
		The Indianapolis 500 was the centerpiece and showcase of Unser's driving career, as he continued a family legacy at the Speedway that started with his late uncle Jerry Unser in 1958 and continued with his father, four-time Indianapolis 500 winner Al Unser, and his uncle Bobby Unser, a three-time winner of the Indianapolis 500.
		Unser earned even more respect from his fans and driving peers for applauding Fittipaldi and giving the "thumbs up" signal from the track as Fittipaldi cruised behind the Pace Car past the wreckage of Unser's car en route to his first Indy 500 victory.
	speednewsnow.com /PR2004/063004a.html (1520 words)

	1996 HIGHLIGHTS: AUTO RACING ANALYSIS
		The honor has not been a "leading indicator" of success as only two of the drivers have scored an Indianapolis 500 win from one of their consecutive poles: Jones from his second consecutive, in 1963, and Mears from the first of his streak, in 1988!
		When Scott Brayton (Glidden Menards 1995 Lola-Menard-Firestone) won his second consecutive Indianapolis 500 pole position he became the ninth driver to achieve consecutive Indianapolis 500 poles and the second to do so without being fast qualifier for the second pole!
		The first consecutive polewinner was Ralph DePalma (1920-21), followed by Rex Mays (1935-36), Eddie Sachs (1960-61; Jim Hurtubise was actually Fast Qualifier in 1961), Parnelli Jones (1962-63), Mario Andretti (1966-67), A.J. Foyt (1974-75), Tom Sneva (1977-78), and Rick Mears (1988-89).
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