1996 Indianapolis 500
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The 80th Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday, May 26, 1996. This was the first Indy 500 contested as part of the new Indy Racing League, under the overall sanctioning umbrella of USAC. It was... Wikipedia
Winner: Buddy Lazier
Pace car: Dodge Viper GTS
"Back Home Again in Indiana": Jim Nabors
Date: May 26, 1996
Estimated attendance: 300,000
Fastest qualifier: Arie Luyendyk (236.986 mph)
Most laps led: Roberto Guerrero (47)