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Watch the annual speedfest featuring top drivers in high gear for one of the most popular American car racing events of the year.

Last year, for the first time in the race's 91-year history, a trio of women were among the 33 drivers on the Indy track as Indy veterans Danica Patrick and Sarah Fisher were joined by Venezulan rookie Milka Duno.

This year, the Indy 500 took place on Memorial Day weekend, May 25, 2008. The race was preceded by the Indy 500 Festival, a traditional month-long party in Indianapolis leading up to the race.

Full TV coverage of the Indy 500 aired on ABC Sports starting at 1 PM — as top drivers lined up to vie for one of racing's highest honors... the title of winner of the 92nd running of the Indianapolis 500.

The racing day didn't end when the last car crossed the finish line. The Indy 500 was immediately followed by more racing action at the Coca Cola 600 on FOX.

The Indy 500 winner last year was Dario Franchitti, the Scots-born driver and husband of Hollywood actress Ashley Judd. The celebrity driver who took the Indy 500 trophy this year? Scott Dixon...

Indianapolis 500 - The official site with all the latest action, driver profiles, photo gallery, trivia, stats, schedule, track map, online shop and ticket information, plus screensavers and wallpaper, and a virtual lap around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, select video clips and audio interviews.

The 500 Festival - The month-long celebration culminating in the big parade and mini-marathon Labor Day weekend. Includes ticket info, event calendar, details on volunteering for events, news on street closings, FAQ, and related travel links and resources.

AOL Sports - Indianapolis 500 - Great coverage including feature stories, the latest headline news, interviews, video clips, Indy 500 festivities.

IndyStar.com - The online edition of the Indianapolis Star with feature stories, special coverage of the Indy 500 with a row by row lineup, track overview, an Indy 2006 wrap up, year by year history recaps, and lots more.

Indy Racing League - Close up look at the top drivers with photos, stats and standings, plus Indy wallpaper, online games, feature stories plus video and audio clips.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway - Where it all takes place, and offering the latest photos, feature stories, rookie quotes, event happenings and more on the Grand Prix and the Brickyard 400 races, the Hall of Fame Museum and tour information.

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