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Racing fans: Pole day for the Indy 500 goes down right now. When you’re ready, check out the live stream here (or click the above image).

The 97th Indianapolis 500 will take place over Memorial Day weekend, but the order of cars must be determined first. That’s where “Pole Day” comes in. The top 24 positions will be determined on Saturday, including the coveted pole position. Here is the schedule for Saturday’s qualifying, which will be televised by NBC Sports Network (all times ET).

It’s easy to say that auto racing history is made at the Indianapolis 500. But it’s probably more accurate to say auto racing history is the Indianapolis 500.

The races are legendary. The 500 miles each year are circular path to immortality for the winner. The place is hallowed ground.

No other race in the world has legends, traditions and statistics like the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race. Its history is rich, vast and entertaining. It is agony and ecstasy. It is triumph and tragedy.

Capture the spirit of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” by learning about its storied past, which helps you appreciate its vivid present even more.

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