Indianapolis 500

2024 - 5 - 26

Indianapolis 500 Thrills: Newgarden's Victory and Weather Drama

Indianapolis 500 - Josef Newgarden - Kyle Larson - NASCAR - Pato O'Ward - Severe Thunderstorms

Exciting moments at the Indianapolis 500 as Josef Newgarden secures his second consecutive win amidst storm delays. #Indy500 #JosefNewgarden #WeatherDrama

Josef Newgarden showcased his racing prowess by clinching victory at the Indianapolis 500, outdueling Pato O'Ward in a heart-pounding final lap showdown. His back-to-back win marks a historic moment, the first time a racer has achieved this feat in 22 years, setting the race track on fire with excitement.

Amidst the thrill of the race, the Indianapolis 500 faced unexpected hurdles with a four-hour rain delay causing anticipation to soar. Despite the weather challenges, NASCAR sensation Kyle Larson remained undeterred, ready to tackle the track once the green flag waved.

As thunderstorms loomed, fans were evacuated from the stands, adding an extra dose of drama to the already intense event. The race start, initially slated for earlier, was rescheduled to 4:30 p.m. EDT, ensuring all 200 laps would be completed, promising a nail-biting finish for spectators.

In an epic comeback, the Indianapolis 500 finally commenced after the weather chaos, with Larson revving up his engine alongside other drivers to chase victory. The atmosphere was electric as the roar of engines filled the air, signaling the start of an unforgettable race.

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Josef Newgarden wins Indianapolis 500 for 2nd straight year - ESPN (ESPN)

Josef Newgarden won a final lap duel with Pato O'Ward to become the first back-to-back winner of the Indianapolis 500 in 22 years on Sunday.

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Indianapolis 500 underway after lengthy delay (TSN)

The Indianapolis 500 started Sunday after a rain delay of four hours with NASCAR star Kyle Larson still at the track and in the race.

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Indianapolis 500 delayed as strong storm forces fans to evacuate ... (CTV News)

The start of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed as a strong storm pushed through the area Sunday, forcing Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials to evacuate ...

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Indianapolis 500 delayed amid severe thunderstorms - ESPN (ESPN)

The start of the Indianapolis 500 is targeted to begin at 4:30 p.m. EDT -- four hours late after thunderstorms -- with all 200 laps expected to be completed ...

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Indianapolis 500 starts after 4-hour rain delay with Kyle Larson in ... (KBTX)

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