Counting down 25 most memorable moments in Indy 500 history
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Crashes are part of the tragic history of the Indianapolis 500. Follow along for all of the wrecks from Sunday's race. Scott McLaughlin, of New Zealand, climbs into his car during practice for the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Friday, May 16, 2025.
The last rookie polesitter was Teo Fabi, who did it in 1983. Fabi blasted to the top spot with a new track record and led the first 23 laps of the race before dropping out. His effort was just a taste of what he’d do the rest of the year, winning four times and finishing second in points to Al Unser.
Tom Brady teams up with Jimmie Johnson to ride in parade laps at the Indy 500, blending football and motorsports excitement.