Indy 500 Starting Grid: Top Contenders to Watch for in Sunday’s Historic Race

Clear your schedule and prepare your living room accordingly, because the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" is mere hours away.The 96th running of the Indy 500 will begin at noon Eastern on Sunday, with 33 of the world's best IndyCar drivers vying for a spot in the history books.Last year's winner, the late Dan Wheldon (R.I.P.), will unfortunately not be around to defend his title, so we will have a new champ at this year's running. Here are the top contenders to win some well-deserved bragging rights and that shiny Borg-Warner Trophy.For the full starting grid, click here.
Helio Castroneves The Brazilian is always a threat at the Indy 500, as he has won the historic race three times in his career.Castroneves took home the trophy in 2001, ...

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