The Indy 500, 100th running, is only a few days away!
Starting Lineup
1. James Hinchcliffe Hollywood couldn't make up a better story. After his near-death crash at IMS last year, it's great to see him sitting on the pole for the 100th running
2. Josef Newgarden We readily admit that this is our favorite driver. We'd love to see him win, although Alex is hoping for it the most. Watch for her Josef update post for her view on it
3. Ryan Hunter-Reay Looking to become a 2-time winner after his battle for the win with Helio Castroneves in 2014
4. Townsend Bell Only races in the Indy 500 each year, and has his best shot ever at the win this year, with Andretti Auto sport
5. Carlos Munoz Always exciting to watch at Indy, came so close in his rookie year, finishing 2nd in the 2013 Indy 500
6. Will Power Waiting for his chance to win an Indy 500 for Roger Penske
7. Mikhail Aleshin No one was more exciting in qualifying as he drifted through all the corners
8. Simon Pagenaud Looking to continue his 3-race win streak this season
9. Helio Castroneves Taking his 7th shot at becoming a four time Indy 500 winner
10. Oriol Servia Racing in his 8th Indy 500
11. Alexander Rossi Missed being int he Fast Nine by about .04 seconds, highest qualifying rookie
12. Takuma Sato How great would it be if one of AJ Foyts drivers won the 100th running?
13. Scott Dixon It's been 8 years since his Indy 500 win, would love to win another. Won four championships
14. Marco Andretti An Andretti winning the 100th running of the 500...Wow.
15. JR Hildebrand He's due a Indy 500 win after crashing so near the finish, last turn, last lap, in 2011
16. Charlie Kimball His best Indy 500 finish is 3rd. He's looking to be on the top of the podium, instead of the bottom
17. Juan Pablo Montoya Will be racing to make his Indy 500 wins a 3 out of 4 starts
18. Tony Kanaan One of the most popular drivers in the sport, especially after he finally got an Indy 500 win in 2013.
19. Sebastien Bourdais Racing in his 6thh Indy 500
20. Ed Carpenter 2-time Indy 500 Pole winner, looking to win the race this time
21. Gabby Chaves This is his best Indianapolis 500 start, and his second year as an Indycar driver
22. Max Chilton The rookie from England has taken well to the super speedway
23. Sage Karam One of our two hometown drivers. Had a fantastic rookie 500, didn't make it through the first lap in his second due to a crash. How will he fare this year?
24. Conor Daly He's a hometown favorite, and after a fire last year on the parade lap, he hope to make a comeback
25. Pippa Mann After two crashes this month, she hopes she has better luck in the 500
26. Graham Rahal Would love to win on the 30th anniversary of his dad's Indy 500 victory
27. Matt Brabham He becomes the 3rd third-generation to race in the Indy 500
28. Bryan Clauson Accomplished USAC driver starting in his third Indy
29. Spencer Pigot 2015 Indy Lights champion. Hopes to finish good and get a full time Indycar ride
30. Stefan Wilson Is racing to honor his late brother Justin Wilson
31. Jack Hawksworth Has been with AJ Foyt since last year, and is starting his 3rd Indy 500
32. Buddy Lazier Is the 1996 Indy 500 winner, great to see him back again
33. Alex Tagliani His best Indy 500 start is 1st, and his best finish is 10th
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