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Article posted: 5/25/2013 6:24 PM Takuma Sato, of Japan, signs a checkered flag for a fan during an autograph session before the public drivers meeting for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) IndyCar driver Takuma Sato, of Japan, laughs as he talks with a member of his crew before the start of the final practice session for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor...Read Full Story

While the threat of scattered afternoon showers and storms continue for the Indianapolis 500 today, there has been some improvement in the forecast models. The last two updates for this afternoon over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway has pushed the timing of potential showers more towards the evening than during the actual race. I am going to keep the threat of scattered showers and storms in the Indianapolis 500 weather forecast for this afternoon as a warm front will be draped across central...Read Full Story

Copyright ©2012 The Associated Press. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.   No Author Published: May 25, 2013 No Source    email INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — They raced 1-2-3 in line, trading the lead a whopping 15 times over the final, frantic 75 laps. All three drivers had a last-lap plan in mind when they zipped past the white flag, and it was Takuma Sato who acted first with a bold move for the win. Takuma Sato, of Japan, removes...Read Full Story

Mario Andretti still has the same competitive desire that defined him in a truly remarkable career that spanned four decades, saw him achieve victory in the Indianapolis 500, Daytona 500 and the Formula 1 World Driver’s Championship. And after setting countless records during that time span, Andretti is looking to set another high-water mark on Saturday afternoon at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Andretti has partnered with Hot Wheels to build the longest toy track set in history as part of...Read Full Story

The 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday afternoon, and pole-winner Ed Carpenter leads the other 32 drivers vying for a place in history. Joining Carpenter in Row 1 are Carlos Munoz in second and Marco Andretti in third. Carpenter is the first American to claim the pole position since 2006. Row 2 consists of EJ Viso in fourth, AJ Allmendinger in fifth and Will Power in sixth. More: Complete coverage of the 2013 Indianapolis 500 Dario Franchitti, last year’s winner and...Read Full Story