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Schmidt Hamilton Motorsports' Simon Pagenaud came out on top during the final pre-race practice session for Sunday's Indy 500.

While Jimmie Johnson, left, is clearly in the hunt for a sixth NASCAR Sprint Cup Series title, Tony Stewart and his stable of drivers are in danger of missing the Chase altogether.

Ed Carpenter, right, responds to a question during a media interview for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Thursday, May 23, 2013.

The 33-car field is set for the 97th Indianapolis 500 Mile Race scheduled for Sunday, May 26th, and will feature 17 driver entries powered by the Chevrolet V6 2.2 liter direct injected twin turbocharged purpose built engine fueled by renewable E85.

The "Monster Makeover" at Dover International Speedway in 2009 included the elimination of all grass on the front stretch and in Turn 4 to make way for a new entrance to pit road, as well as a wider drive lane in that area.

For Servia and his team, Panther DRR, it's actually more fitting given that Sunday's race isn't just the biggest of the season for this team, it's an all-out battle for survival.

History: Dario Franchitti won under the caution flag after Takuma Sato couldn't quite hang on while making a desperate dive to the inside in the first turn on the final lap.

Sunday's 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 awaits, as the "greatest spectacle in racing" prepares to roll out its pageantry and festival of open-wheel racing.

The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray will lead the field and a hungry pack of Chevy powered Indy Cars to the green flag of the Indy 500, serving as the pace car for the 97th running of the Memorial Day weekend classic.

Two Americans sandwiched around a rookie on the front row, four females in the lineup and the old Colts' quarterback who got this city hooked on pro football is driving the pace car - sounds like it's time for the annual Indy 500 quiz.

Special to the Daily Just behind the roll bar and in front of the American flag is a Vail Mountain School sticker.

Sunday's 97th running of the Indianapolis 500 - if it's anything like last year's race - figures to be one of the most competitive in the history of the 102-year-old race.

Among the various storylines for Sunday's 102 nd running of the Indianapolis 500 is the high number of American drivers, led by Ed Carpenter.

While IZOD IndyCar Series driver James Hinchcliffe continues to grow his fan base with his torrid start to the season, Texas Motor Speedway is providing yet another reason for its fan base to root for the driver of the No.

This Week's Shore Lodge Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway ... Brian Scott will pilot chassis No.

San Francisco 49ers head coach Jim Harbaugh will drive the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Pace Car to start of the 97th Indianapolis 500 on Sunday.

The Indianapolis 500 has always been an international event -- Jules Goux of France took the third running in 1913 -- but Americans have won the vast majority of the races, including 22 straight beginning with A.J. Foyt in 1967 and extending to 1988 with Rick Mears.

Tony Stewart has such a love for auto racing that the NASCAR superstar will travel anywhere, any time just to sit behind the wheel and take turns.

A cursory glance at Jimmie Johnson's racing resume will tell you that the driver of the No.

Front row 1. Will Power...228.844 mph 2. Ryan Hunter-Reay...228.282 3. Carlos Munoz...228.171 Second row 4. Helio Castroneves...227.975 5. Ed Carpenter...227.952 6. Marco Andretti...227.893 Third row 7. AJ Allmendinger...227.761 8. EJ Viso...227.612 9. James Hinchcliffe...227.493 Fourth row 10.