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Dario Franchitti Wins Indy 500

Joe Student — Mon, 28 May 2012 08:55:30 +0000

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.

Make That Motor Sing [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Tue, 22 May 2012 11:35:40 +0000

The engineers on this race car make the motor sing, literally. I bet you can name that tune in 5 notes, listen and see for yourself.

Wild Last Lap Crash Snatches Indy Victory From Rookie [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sun, 29 May 2011 20:05:16 +0000

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.

Soap Box Derby Crash [Video]

Bruce Mikells — Sat, 28 May 2011 15:05:59 +0000

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. In this