Jimmie Johnson to Run Indy 500 and Full IndyCar Schedule
Jimmie Johnson will run the Indianapolis 500 and the entire IndyCar schedule next year. The seven-time NASCAR champion joined IndyCar this past year.
Indianapolis 500
Indy pole winner
Ed Carpenter has won the Indianapolis 500 pole for the second straight year, grabbing the top spot for this year's race by posting a four-lap average of 231.067 mph.
Keeping pace
Three-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dario Franchitti will drive the pace car in the 98th running of the Indy 500 in May.
New qualifying format
The new qualifying format for the Indianapolis 500 will include three rounds over two days and the pole-winner will be decided on what used to be Bump Day.
Rare feat attempt
Kurt Busch and Andretti (an-DREHT'-ee) Autosport have announced that Busch will try to become the first driver in 10 years to drive in the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.