Aptly-named Australian Will Power won the Indy 500 although he didn’t hold the lead for good until the the final laps. The win gave owner Roger Penske his record 17th victory. “I want to cry," said Power. "I was wondering if I would ever win it."
Danica Patrick became the first woman to lead the Indy 500, although she didn't go on to win.
Al Unser Jr. beat Scott Goodyear by less than a half-second, the closest Indy 500 ever.
AJ Foyt became the first quadruple winner of the Indy 500.
Ray Haroun won the first Indy 500 race with a time of 6 hours and 42 minutes.
