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- The start of the Indianapolis 500 was delayed due to a severe storm passing through the area
- Fans were evacuated from the Speedway as officials aimed to dry the track after the rain
- Questions arose about Kyle Larson’s plan to compete in both the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 on the same day
- The race could potentially be postponed to Monday if weather conditions persist
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- Chip Ganassi Racing drivers Alex Palou and Tony Kanaan had the fastest cars during the final practice session before the Indianapolis 500.
- Kyle Larson prioritizes the Indy 500 over the NASCAR Cup Series race in Charlotte.
- DEFENDING WINNER JOSEF NEWGARDEN WILL LEAD TEAM PENSKE TRIO IN INDY 500.
- Chevrolet dominates qualifying with the top eight spots, but Honda shows promise for the race.
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- Drinking milk after winning the Indy 500 began inadvertently in 1936.
- The dairy industry saw an opportunity for marketing and made it a tradition, offering prize money in 1956.
- Today, drivers choose their preferred milk before the race, with it ready for the winner.
- This tradition has persisted, with only one exception in 1993 when orange juice was consumed.
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- Singers welcoming back drivers and fans at the Indianapolis 500 with a traditional ballad
- Famous celebrities like Mel Tormé and Jim Nabors have participated in this tradition
- Jim Cornelison, an Indiana University alum, has been singing the ballad annually since 2017
- Race organizers now ask singers with ties to the state to perform the song
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- Winners of the Brickyard 400 and Indy 500 kneel at the finish line and kiss the bricks, a tradition that began in 1996.
- It is uncertain who was the first Indy 500 winner to kiss the bricks, with conflicting reports between Dan Wheldon and Gil de Ferran.
- The tradition was adopted from the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
- Kissing the bricks has become a post-victory ritual at the historic racing events.
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- The Borg-Warner Trophy is one of the largest in sports, standing over 5 feet, 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 110 pounds.
- In 2022, Refinitiv Metals Research estimated the melt-down value of the trophy at $40,537.
- Winning drivers of the Indianapolis 500 receive a miniature replica of the cup called a “Baby Borg,” which includes a sterling silver sculpture of their face.
- The article also explores the history of race-day traditions at the Indianapolis 500.
