Photos: The 105th running of the Indianapolis 500
Fans fill the stands as Colton Herta leads the field in the early laps of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. About 135,000 spectators, about 40% of the speedway’s capacity, were admitted to the track for the largest sports event since the start of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
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Fans fill the stands during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. About 135,000 spectators are admitted to the track, for the largest sports event since the start of the pandemic. It’s about 40% of attendance and leaves 100,000 empty seats in the permanent grandstands. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Scott Dixon of New Zealand leads the field into the first turn on the start the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. Scott Dixon’s perfect Indianapolis 500 fell apart when the six-time IndyCar Series champion ran out of gas before his first pit stop. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Fans fill the stands as Colton Herta leads the field in the early laps of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. About 135,000 spectators, about 40% of the speedway’s capacity, were admitted to the track for the largest sports event since the start of the pandemic. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Tony Kanaan, left, of Brazil, and Alex Palou, of Spain, take a photo before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) -
Ed Carpenter talks with fans through the fence before the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy) -
Fans picnic behind the stands before the start the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) -
Helio Castroneves, of Brazil, pits during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Ryan Hunter-Reay pits during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Takuma Sato, of Japan, pits during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Rinus VeeKay, of the Netherlands, pits during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
INDIANAPOLIS, IN – MAY 30: The sunrise over the Pagoda before the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 on May 30, 2021 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) -
Fans enter the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – Scott Dixon may be the reigning IndyCar champion chasing a record seventh series crown, but victory in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 is “goal number one” for the New Zealand veteran. A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
Fans enter the Indianapolis Motor Speedway prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – Scott Dixon may be the reigning IndyCar champion chasing a record seventh series crown, but victory in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 is “goal number one” for the New Zealand veteran. A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
Crew members secure tires to Helio Castroneves’ car prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
A fan points as a helicopter flies overhead prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
Fans stand next to Pit Row prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – Scott Dixon may be the reigning IndyCar champion chasing a record seventh series crown, but victory in Sunday’s Indianapolis 500 is “goal number one” for the New Zealand veteran. A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
Members of Team Penske stand next to the car of Simon Pagenaud, prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
Crew members of Simona De Silvestro, the first female-majority team, stand next to their car prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
A crew member for Josef Newgarden checks the tire pressure prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
The Purdue University Band performs prior to the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis. – A 40% capacity crowd will be small compared to the 400,000-plus that have packed the stands in previous years, but Sato said they will make a big difference. (Photo by Jeff Dean / AFP) (Photo by JEFF DEAN/AFP via Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, leads the field at the start of the 105th Running Of The NTT IndyCar Series Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) -
Veronica Pfister, R.N., administers a Johnson and Johnson Covid-19 vaccine to race fan Joshua Knight, of Noblesville, Ind., at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway before the Indianapolis 500 auto race in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya) -
Scott Dixon of New Zealand leads the field through the first turn on the start of the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 30, 2021. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Milo Ventimiglia waves the green flag to start the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Rinus Veekay of the Netherlands, driver of the #21 Bitcoin Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Colton Herta of the United States, driver of the #26 Gainbridge Andretti Autosport w/ Curb Agajanian, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Colton Herta of the United States, driver of the #26 Gainbridge Andretti Autosport w/ Curb Agajanian, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Grow Up Great Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, gives his wife Emma a kiss prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Rinus Veekay of the Netherlands, driver of the #21 Bitcoin Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Grow Up Great Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, stands on the grid with his family prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Grow Up Great Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Grow Up Great Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Helio Castroneves of Brazil, driver of the #06 AutoNation/SiriusXM Meyer Shank Racing Honda, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #48 The American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, poses with his family prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #48 The American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, sits on the grid with his kids prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #48 The American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, speaks with Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Grow Up Great Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Tony Kanaan of Brazil, driver of the #48 The American Legion Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, poses for a selfie with Alex Palou of Spain, driver of the #10 NTT DATA Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Marcus Ericsson of Sweden, driver of the #8 Huski Chocolate Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, stands on the grid prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Grow Up Great Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott Dixon of New Zealand, driver of the #9 PNC Bank Grow Up Great Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Colton Herta of the United States, driver of the #26 Gainbridge Andretti Autosport w/ Curb Agajanian, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Alexander Rossi of the United States, driver of the #27 NAPA AUTO PARTS / AutoNation Andretti Autosport Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Pietro Fittipaldi of Brazil, driver of the #51 Military Salutes NURTEC ODT Dale Coyne Racing with RWR Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Felix Rosenqvist of Sweden, driver of the #7 Arrow McClaren SP Chevrolet, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Takuma Sato of Japan, driver of the #30 Panasonic/People Ready Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: James Hinchcliffe of Canada, driver of the #29 Genesys Andretti Steinbrenner Autosport Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Scott McLaughlin of New Zealand, driver of the #3 Penzoil Team Penske Chevrolet, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Graham Rahal of the United States, driver of the #15 United Rentals Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Conor Daly of the United States, driver of the #47 U.S. Air Force Ed Carpenter Racing Chevrolet, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Jack Harvey of England, driver of the #60 AutoNation/SiriusXM Meyer Shank Racing Honda, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Josef Newgarden of the United States, driver of the #2 Shell Fuel Rewards Team Penske Chevrolet, is introduced during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Marco Andretti of the United States, driver of the #98 Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana/Curb Andretti Herta-Haupert w/ Marco & Curb Agajanian, greets Simona de Silvestro of Switzerland, driver of the #16 Rocket Pro TPO/Paretta Autosport, prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images) -
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA – MAY 30: Santino Ferrucci of the United States, driver of the #45 Hy-Vee Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Honda, waves to the crowd during driver introductions prior to the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2021 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)