Indy 500 2015: Breaking Down Race’s Top Contenders

The most prestigious IndyCar event of them all is nearly upon us, as the Indianapolis 500 will be run Sunday, May 24. To help you get pumped up for the event, I'll break down some of the top contenders and notable names worth knowing below. Feel free to crack open a bottle of milk while you read along.    Scott Dixon You can't dismiss the pole-sitter. Scott Dixon won this race in 2008, when he also sat on the pole, so he has to be one of the favorites heading into the weekend.  But he isn't expecting it to be easy. "The race for the pole is definitely prestigious, but it's not winning the Indianapolis 500," Dixon told The Associated Press (via Fox Sports). "If we could replicate 2008, that would be fantastic, that's the goal...

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