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Only six Formula 1 cars took the start of the 2005 United States Grand Prix. (Photo credit: IMS Photo)

The Six-Car F1 Race: How Faulty Tires Broke the United States Grand Prix

The 2005 United States GP at IMS was meant to be a spectacle at one of America’s most famous tracks, but a tire fiasco saw only six Formula 1 cars compete.

Formula 1

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10/14/2026

A fan in a hot dog shirt looking at the Wienie 500 starting grid (Photo: Greg Kallman/FanAmp)

6 Reasons Why IndyCar's Hot Dog Race is the Sponsorship Every Series Should Order Off the Menu

Oscar Mayer's Wienie 500 outdrew actual IndyCar races in viewership. 6 reasons this hot dog sponsorship is a blueprint every racing series should study.

IndyCar

Wienie 500

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Greg Kallman

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8/26/2026

Jacob Abel: “I've Pictured and Envisioned Myself Sitting on That Grid So Many Times Before”

Jacob Abel is seeking Indy 500 redemption. Here’s how Jacob returns to his childhood dream race with Abel Motorsports after being bumped by Rinus VeeKay in 2025.

ABEL Motorsports

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6/17/2026

Hotdoggers on the grid for the Wienie 500 (Source: Oscar Mayer)

The Wienie 500: Why This Race is a ‘Buns-in-a-Lifetime’ Opportunity

Once a year, six Wienermobiles converge on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Wienie 500—a two-lap dash for motorsports' most delicious trophy.

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Greg Kallman

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8/26/2026

Hélio Castroneves on the start grid before the Indy 500

Hélio Castroneves: “I'm going to do anything I can to beat my teammates”

How Hélio Castroneves made history winning the Indy 500 four times and what keeps this IndyCar driver and Meyer Shank Racing team owner returning for his 26th start.

IndyCar

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6/3/2026

The Legendary Game Born from the Indy 500: 'It's All About the Smiles'

What do you get mixing football, bowling, and beer? FOWLING! Discover the game Chris Hutt created at the Indy 500 that has become a race fan tradition for decades.

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Greg Kallman

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1/14/2026

How Does Qualifying Work At The Indy 500?

Learn how the qualifying session works for the Indianapolis 500.

IndyCar

Indianapolis 500

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Logan Fung

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5/12/2026

3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Indy 500

The Indy 500’s wild history includes riding mechanics, milk controversy, and a race winner decided nearly five months later.

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Indianapolis 500

Misha Husic

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5/11/2026

Fans at an autograph session at the Indy 500

The Best Fan Zones and Events at the 2026 Indy 500

Discover the best fan zones and events taking place at the 2026 Indianapolis 500. Don't miss out on the Pit Stop challenge, the Weenie race and more!

IndyCar

Indianapolis 500

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Logan Fung

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4/2/2026

The Best Places to Sit at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

The Indy 500 is the largest single-day sporting event in the entire world. With the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) having the capacity to hold over 350,000 fans, it’s important to figure out the best place to watch the greatest spectacle of racing.

Guide

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5/26/2025

What Fans Can Expect at the Indy 500

The Indy 500 is one of the most exciting weekends for a race fan to attend… With over 300,000 attendees, the magnitude of the Indy 500 is unlike any other event in the world

IndyCar

Guide

Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Logan Fung

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6/9/2025

My Experience at the Indianapolis 500

We attended the Indianapolis 500 for the very first time and the experience was unlike anything we could have imagined! The cars, the fans, the atmosphere… this event exceeded all expectations

IndyCar

Guide

Indianapolis 500

Indianapolis Motor Speedway

Logan Fung

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6/6/2025

A Beginner's Guide to the Indianapolis 500

The Indianapolis 500 is two weeks of racing, totaling hundreds of miles driven, and thousands of fans in attendance, but how does the Indy 500 actually work?‍ FanAmp Partner, Track Talk's Emma Novak has you covered! Let's break down the Indianapolis 500 and some important tips if you're attending this year!

IndyCar

Guide

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Emma Novak

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5/15/2024

Conor Daly at a press conference at the Toronto IndyCar race

Conor Daly: From European GP3 Success to the Indianapolis 500

Explore Conor Daly’s racing career in IndyCar and NASCAR. Get facts on his height, net worth, and relationship with Amymarie Gaertner in this 2026 bio. Read now!

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FanAmp Team

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2/16/2026

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The Six-Car F1 Race: How Faulty Tires Broke the United States Grand Prix

6 Reasons Why IndyCar's Hot Dog Race is the Sponsorship Every Series Should Order Off the Menu

Ryan Hunter-Reay: 'I Came [to McLaren] Wanting to Contribute, Not Just Occupy a Seat'

Jacob Abel: “I've Pictured and Envisioned Myself Sitting on That Grid So Many Times Before”

The Wienie 500: Why This Race is a ‘Buns-in-a-Lifetime’ Opportunity

Hélio Castroneves: “I'm going to do anything I can to beat my teammates”

The Legendary Game Born from the Indy 500: 'It's All About the Smiles'

How Does Qualifying Work At The Indy 500?

3 Things You Didn’t Know About the Indy 500

What is The 2026 Indy 500 Entry List?

The Best Fan Zones and Events at the 2026 Indy 500

The Best Places to Sit at The Indianapolis Motor Speedway

What Fans Can Expect at the Indy 500

My Experience at the Indianapolis 500

A Beginner's Guide to the Indianapolis 500

Conor Daly: From European GP3 Success to the Indianapolis 500