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Dario Franchitti earned $2,474,280 from an overall purse of $13,285,815 for his victory in the 96th Indianapolis 500.
Four-time IZOD IndyCar Series champion Franchitti led seven times for 23 laps to claim his third “500” victory in a race that set an Indianapolis 500 record with 34 lead changes.
Teammate Scott Dixon’s second-place finish was worth … More
Though the racecar driver Katherine Legge did not win the title at this year’s Indy 500 competition, she and her team took home a different victory simply by showing up.
Theirs was the first all-female crew to participate in the 96-year race’s history.
It was the 31-year-old British racer’s rookie year at the famed track and she was hoping to make an inspiring statement for young girls who may participate in races to come  … Pictures and more
INDIANAPOLIS — Dario Franchitti won the Indianapolis 500 for the third time in his career Sunday, joining an elite group with his triumph in the 96th running of event known as “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”  … More