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FILE - In this May 28, 2006, file photo, Sam Hornish Jr., left, pumps his fist as he beats Marco Andretti to the finish line to win the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. The Associated Press has updated its survey of living Indianapolis 500 winners and their pick as the greatest race in the long history of the event. There are six races that received multiple votes, topped by Al Unser Jr.’s victory over Scott Goodyear in 1992 — the closest Indy 500 in history. The others are Emerson Fittipaldi's win in 1989; Hornish's win in 2006; the 1982 battle between Rick Mears and Gordon Johncock; the 2011 race won by the late Dan Wheldon; and the 2014 thriller won by Ryan Hunter-Reay. (AP Photo/Dave Parker, File)
Indy 500 winners pick their favorite 'Spectacle' of all time

By Jenna Fryer And Dave Skretta May. 23, 2020 11:49 AM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 25, 2020, file photo, Acura Team Penske driver Simon Pagenaud, left, signs autographs before the Rolex 24-hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Pagenaud won IndyCar's first iRace on an oval as he used strategy to win at virtual Michigan International Speedway. (AP Photo/Terry Renna, File)
Simon Pagenaud wins IndyCar's 1st virtual race on an oval

By Jenna Fryer Apr. 11, 2020 04:21 PM EDT

AP Sportlight April 6

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April 6 1896 — The first modern Olympic Games begin in Athens, Greece. James B. Connelly wins the first event — the hop, step and jump. ...

AP-Sportlight

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Spokane (AP) — April 4 1937 — Byron Nelson shoots a 283 to win the Masters by two strokes over Ralph Guldahl. 1938 —...

IndyCar driver Tony Kanaan, of Brazil, practices on his racing simulator in his home in Indianapolis, Saturday, March 28, 2020. Kanaan, along with other IndyCar drivers and NASCAR's Jimmie Johnson will compete in the series' inaugural virtual racing event Saturday. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
IndyCar goes iRacing as latest series to offer fans content

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 28, 2020 05:47 PM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 10, 2020, file photo, IndyCar driver Alexander Rossi poses for photos during IndyCar Media Day in Austin, Texas. The IndyCar season starts with the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg on Sunday, March 15, 2020. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)
Penske and the aeroscreen to debut at IndyCar season opener

By Jenna Fryer Mar. 11, 2020 04:08 PM EDT

FILE - In this May 28, 2016, file photo, James Hinchcliffe, right, of Canada, talks with Marco Andretti during the drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis. Hinchcliffe will return to Andretti Autosport for three races this season, including the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings, File)
Hinchcliffe gets Indy 500 ride, 3 total races with Andretti

By Michael Marot Feb. 19, 2020 10:15 AM EST

FILE - In this May 30, 1947, file photo, the pace lap of the Indianapolis 500 auto race is underway at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Ind. Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the IndyCar Series have been sold to Penske Entertainment Corp. in a stunning announcement that relinquishes control of the iconic speedway from the Hulman family after 74 years. (AP Photo/File)
Top moments in the history of Indianapolis Motor Speedway

By The Associated Press Nov. 04, 2019 04:33 PM EST

Alexander Rossi signs deal to stay with Andretti Autosport

By Craig Merz Jul. 27, 2019 03:34 PM EDT
LEXINGTON, Ohio (AP) — Alexander Rossi doesn't know how the chase for his first IndyCar series championship will play out, but he now knows where he'll be working...

Simon Pagenaud races his car during the IndyCar Series auto race Saturday, July 20, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Newgarden dominates in IndyCar victory in Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 20, 2019 07:14 PM EDT

Alexander Rossi passes the finish line during practice for the IndyCar Series auto race Friday, July 19, 2019, at Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Pagenaud wins 2nd straight pole at Iowa

By Luke Meredith Jul. 19, 2019 05:00 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud of France drives during practice sessions ahead of qualifying at the 2019 Honda Indy Toronto, in Toronto, Saturday, July 13, 2019. (Mark Blinch/The Canadian Press via AP)
Simon Pagenaud wins pole for IndyCar race at Toronto

Jul. 13, 2019 03:29 PM EDT

Takuma Sato, of Japan, waves after receiving the third place trophy after the first race of the IndyCar Detroit Grand Prix auto racing doubleheader, Saturday, June 1, 2019, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Sato over 220 mph to get IndyCar Series pole at Texas

Jun. 07, 2019 08:13 PM EDT

Simon Pagenaud, of France, winner of the 2019 Indianapolis 500 auto race, poses during the traditional winners photo session at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Monday, May 27, 2019. Pagenaud swept the month of May, winning the Indianapolis Grand Prix, and winning both the pole and the race at the Indianapolis 500. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Column: Indy 500 delivers spectacular show, brilliant racing

By Jenna Fryer May. 27, 2019 01:05 PM 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

Takuma Sato, of Japan, leads a group of cars into turn one during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Monday, May 20, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Focus moves off Alonso and onto the stacked Indy 500 field

By Jenna Fryer May. 21, 2019 01:20 PM EDT

Fernando Alonso, of Spain, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 17, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Pressure mounts as teams fear not qualifying for Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 17, 2019 11:23 AM EDT

Alexander Rossi runs to the pit area during practice for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
Rossi shuts down free agency talk to focus on Indy 500

By Jenna Fryer May. 16, 2019 03:14 PM EDT

Felix Rosenqvist, of Sweden, leads the field on the start of the Indy GP IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Saturday, May 11, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
The Latest: Pagenaud wins 3rd IndyCar GP with daring pass

May. 11, 2019 04:08 PM EDT

Colton Herta steers his car during qualifications for the Indy GP IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 10, 2019 in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)
Herta posts fastest time in final warmup for IndyCar GP

By Michael Marot May. 11, 2019 12:26 PM EDT