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Victor Josef Newgarden makes $3.666 million from his record Indy 500 purse of $17 million

INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden’s first Indy 500 victory was also the richest in the race’s history since the 2023 record bagged just more than $17 million. Bina-ntt IndyCar Series at the spur of the moment; who continued the celebration on Monday morning at Indianapolis Motor Speedway earned $3.666 million to win the 157th running of …

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Josef Newgarden’s $3.6 million payout is part of the Indy 500’s largest purse in history

For the second consecutive year, a record for the Indianapolis 500 purse broken This year’s $17,021,500 peak payout for 2022 was the largest ever, with $16,000,200 spread across the 33-car field. Joseph Newgarden the winner of the 2013 race, earned $3.666 million. Marcus Ericsson, who took second on Sunday, took home $3.1 million with him …

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The outcome of the Indy 500 generates controversy and intrigue

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Called the “Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” the Indianapolis 500 is considered one of the toughest and most difficult races in the world. It’s definitely a classy car. But he also likes it very much, even if Marcus Ericsson strongly disagrees. The The controversial finish at the 107th running of the Indy 500 …

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IndyCar is determined to track down the wheel that’s left flying from the Indy 500 wreck

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — IndyCar owner Roger Penske says a series of officials will investigate what led to a loose wheel in a crash on the D in Indianapolis that ended up sailing through a fence and a grandstand before landing in an automobile parking lot. “We haven’t had a wheel in a long time,” Penske …

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An Indianapolis 500 fan whose car was hit by a flying tire gets a visit to the Brickyard, a ride home

Edition 107 Indianapolis he was wild, and no one knew it better than Robin Matthews. A major crash involved Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood’s helmet flying through a track fence, narrowly avoiding a crowd of fans on Sunday. But he landed right on Matthew’s car. Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles came to the rescue, …

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Strong rebounds for Alex Palou, Chip Ganassi among some disappointments in the Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS – Alex Palou hadn’t turned the wrong wheel all May in the Indy 500 until Rinus VeeKay’s wheel on Chip Ganassi Racing’s pole-sitter was leaving the pit lane on Lap 94. “I couldn’t do anything there,” Palou told NBC Sports. “It’s okay when it’s my fault, or the pain itself, because everyone makes mistakes. …

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