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Best of the Indianapolis 500 through the years

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The Indianapolis 500 takes place Sunday, with 33 of the best drivers in the world set to challenge the 2 1/2-mile track for 200 laps. A star-studded field will be going at record speeds. To kick off the race-day excitement, we’re looking back at some of the best moments captured from around the Indy 500 through the years…

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Bruce Jenner (L) and his wife Kris Jenner pose for photos in the green room before the start of the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2010, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joey Foley/Getty Images)
Bruce Jenner (L) and his wife Kris Jenner pose for photos in the green room before the start of the 94th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 30, 2010, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Joey Foley/Getty Images)

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The children of driver Ryan Hunter-Reay play before the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 29, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)
The children of driver Ryan Hunter-Reay play before the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 29, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

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Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver of the #28 DHL Andretti Autosport Honda, and Towsend Bell, driver of the #29 Andretti Autosport Honda, make contact leaving the pits during the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 29, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Ryan Hunter-Reay, driver of the #28 DHL Andretti Autosport Honda, and Towsend Bell, driver of the #29 Andretti Autosport Honda, make contact leaving the pits during the 100th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 29, 2016, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Will Power of Australia, driver of the #12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet poses for a photo after winning the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 28, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Will Power of Australia, driver of the #12 Verizon Team Penske Chevrolet poses for a photo after winning the 102nd Running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on May 28, 2018, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Simon Pagenaud of France, driver of the #22 Menards Team Penske Chevrolet pits during the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Simon Pagenaud of France, driver of the #22 Menards Team Penske Chevrolet pits during the 103rd running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

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Simon Pagenaud of France, driver of the #22 Team Penske Chevrolet celebrates winning the 103rd Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)
Simon Pagenaud of France, driver of the #22 Team Penske Chevrolet celebrates winning the 103rd Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 26, 2019, in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

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Vocal artist Kelly Clarkson performs the national anthem on the grid before the start of the 103rd running of the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AP Photo)
Vocal artist Kelly Clarkson performs the national anthem on the grid before the start of the 103rd running of the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2019. (AP Photo)

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