Takuma Sato is the ultimate plug-and-play driver in the 109th Indianapolis 500. Just put him in the cockpit and watch him go fast. His motto is no attack, no chance. The 48-year-old driver from Tokyo competes in one race a year — the Indianapolis 500 — and he continues to be one of the fastest drivers at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Winners of the Indy 500 traditionally celebrate their achievement with a big bottle of cold milk, but why do dairy and race car driving go hand in hand?

Jacob Abel, a Louisville native, was bumped by his own teammate on Sunday. Then penalties were handed to Josef Newgarden, Will Power and Penske and others called for Abel to run in the 500.

A most unlikely driver will lead the 33-car starting lineup to the start line in the May 25 race. Here is the full starting grid.

Will Power and Josef Newgarden were among the fastest cars in Indianapolis 500 practice, hours after their teams were penalized for illegal modifications in qualifying.

Josef Newgarden seeks a historic third Indy 500 win, and Will Power a second, but both were penalized and could make additional history from the back row.

Larson is attempting the Indy 500/NASCAR double, racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval before heading to North Carolina, for Coke 600.