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INDIANAPOLIS – – Carb Day brought music, sunshine, and cold beer as fans packed the Indianapolis Motor Speedway ahead of the 500. “It’s the party before the big party,” Scott Traeger told WIBC. “We’ve been coming for years — it’s always a great time.”

Pato O’Ward (+500 at DraftKings Sportsbook): O’Ward was narrowly edged out by Newgarden in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 and will look to close the deal this time. He has placed second twice in the last four races this season, but did not place in the top 10 in practice. Dixon will start third and is at +250 to finish first or second.

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The car driven by Colton Herta slides along the track after becoming airborne after hitting the wall in the first turn during a qualification attempt for the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Saturday, May 17, 2025. Credit: AP/Kirk DeBrunner