MAIN Sports Car Racing 2010 Indy 500

It's the annual speedfest featuring top drivers in high gear for one of the most popular American car racing events.

This year, the Indy 500 takes place on May 30, 2010. The race is traditionally preceded by the Indy 500 Festival, a month-long party in Indianapolis leading up to the race.

On race day, admission starts at only $20 for general entry into the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with tickets having already gone on sale in late summer 2009.

Full TV coverage of the Indy 500 airs on ABC Sports starting at 1 PM — as top drivers line up to vie for one of racing's highest honors... the title of winner of the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500.

With all the hoopla surrounding the race, the day doesn't end when the last car crosses the finish line in Indy. The Indy 500 is traditionally followed by even more fast-paced racing action at the Coca Cola 600 on FOX.

Indy 500 2009 Recap

The 2009 Indy 500 winner was Helio Castroneves for his third Indy win. 2005 winner Dan Wheldon came in second and Danica Patrick came in third, the best showing by a female in Indy 500 history.

Complete 2010 IndyCar Series schedule

Sunday March 14 Brazil
Sunday March 28 St. Petersburg
Sunday April 11 Barber Motorsports Park
Sunday April 18 Long Beach
Saturday May 1 Kansas Speedway
Sunday May 30 Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Saturday June 5 Texas Motor Speedway
Sunday June 20 Iowa Speedway
Sunday July 4 Watkins Glen International
Sunday July 18 Toronto
Sunday July 25 Edmonton City Centre Airport
Sunday August 8 Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course
Sunday August 22 Infineon Raceway
Saturday August 28 Chicagoland Speedway
Saturday September 4 Kentucky Speedway
Sunday September 19 Twin Ring Motegi
Saturday October 2 Homestead-Miami Speedway

More about the Indy 500 around the Web:

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.

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 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, online ticket purchase and more on the Grand Prix and the Brickyard 400 races, the Hall of Fame Museum and tour information.

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