Tony Kanaan won the 2013 Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, besting the field of 33 drivers for his first victory in 12 attempts at the legendary 200-lap race.
The 97th annual Indianapolis 500 is one of the most beloved sporting events in history, and takes place Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
The Indianapolis 500 is the world's largest single-day sporting event. Approximately 400,000 fans will crowd the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend to watch "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" at the 2.5-mile oval track. While drivers average speeds well in excess of 150 miles per hour, sometimes the race comes down to the final lap. Here are the 10 best Ind
Dario Franchitti won the 96th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday by holding off a charging Takuma Sato, who crashed on the last lap. It was the third Indy 500 win for Franchitti, making him one of 10 drivers to win the race three or more times. Piloting his red No. 50 Target-sponsored car, Franchitti won despite starting 16th.
To be leading the Indy 500 with 499.75 miles complete is really something special. To blow that lead, that victory, that opportunity on the last lap is truly what the agony of defeat is all about. J.R. Hildebrand knows that feeling. He still managed to limp across the finish line second. This will be a sports moment that will go down in history.
This is a weekend of great racing. Sunday will see the Indy 500 run it's 100th anniversary race and NASCARwill host the Coca-Cola 600 in North Carolina. In those races you will see some of the best drivers in the world doing what they do best...