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Indianapolis 500

Also known as the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race, this American automobile race takes place annually over Memorial Day weekend (commonly the last weekend of May). The site is at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana.

The Indianapolis 500 is considered one of the three most important motor-sports events throughout the world.

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