9 Fast Facts About the Indianapolis 500
Why does the winner of the Indianapolis 500 drink milk afterward? Find out more as we run down nine facts about the greatest spectacle in racing.
Why does the winner of the Indianapolis 500 drink milk afterward? Find out more as we run down nine facts about the greatest spectacle in racing.
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Put on a fancy hat, grab a mint julep, and become the best-informed person at your Derby party.
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Jackie Robinson broke the baseball color line in 1947 and became the first African American to play on a major sports team.
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