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FILE - In this May 23, 1976, file photo, Janet Guthrie talks to racing car owner-builder Rolla Vollstedt, left, and A.J. Foyt, right, in the pits of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, in Indianapolis. There was no warm reception for Janet Guthrie when she arrived at Indianapolis Motor Speedway 43 years ago. She wanted a spot in the biggest race in the world and her competitors didn't want her anywhere near the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/File)
Guthrie's barrier-breaking career celebrated in ESPN film

By Jenna Fryer May. 25, 2019 11:17 AM EDT

Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, sits in his car before the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 24, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/R Brent Smith)
Indy 500 takes spotlight for IndyCar Series on an uptick

By Jenna Fryer May. 24, 2019 02:56 PM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, stops to sign autographs after qualifications ended for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Pigot turns fastest lap in Indy qualifying

May. 18, 2019 11:18 AM EDT

James Hinchcliffe, of Canada, slides into the backstretch after hitting the wall along the second turn during qualifications for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 18, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Greg Huey)
Alonso and McLaren miss Indy 500 on first day of qualifying

By Jenna Fryer May. 18, 2019 10:09 AM EDT

Marco Andretti drives through turn one during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Owners split on guaranteeing spots in Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2019 02:55 PM EDT