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101st Running of the Indianapolis 500: Starting Lineup & Where to Watch the Action

The Memorial Day weekend is a time racing fans all over the globe look forward to. Over in Germany, there is the gruesome 24 Hours of Nürburgring. For Formula One fans, there is the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix. In the United States, drivers will take part in the 101st running of the Indy 500. After two days of qualifying sessions, the IndyCar contenders have secured their spots on the grid.

F1 Driver Fernando Alonso to Race in the 2017 Indianapolis 500

Many moons ago, a headline like that would’ve come as no surprise. Back in the sixties, racing drivers competing across multiple categories was a rather common occurrence. For example, recently deceased motor racing legend John Surtees is the only person in history to have won major championships on both two and four wheels.