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Inside IndyCar: Frontstretch’s Favorite Indy 500s, Pt. 1

Juan Pablo Montoya of Team Penske celebrates after winning the 99th running of the Indianapolis 500

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There is nothing in sports quite like the Indianapolis 500, with its 106-year history of glory, tragedy, spectacle and speed. Four Frontstretch writers were asked to share the story of their favorite 500.

Dan Wheldon, Bob Jenkins Elected to IMS Hall of Fame

2011 Nascar Sprint Cup Series, Indianapolis Nigel Kinrade Autostock

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade: Autostock)

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame will be adding two more legendary figures to its hallowed halls, announcing on Wednesday that two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon and long-time motorsports journalist and broadcaster Bob Jenkins will be inducted into the shrine later this year. Chosen from a ballot of 14 nominees, Wheldon and Jenkins …

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