1997 Indianapolis 500
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The 81st Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana over three days, May 25–27, 1997. It was originally scheduled for Sunday May 25, however, rain washed out all activities for the day. Wikipedia
Winner: Arie Luyendyk
Average speed: 145.827 mph
"Back Home Again in Indiana": Jim Nabors (recording)
Date: May 25-26-27, 1997
Estimated attendance: 300,000 (Sun.); 200,000 (Mon.); 100,000 (Tue.)
Most laps led: Tony Stewart (64)
Pace car: Oldsmobile Aurora