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The Fanless 500

Japansese-born Takuma Soto celebrates after winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday. The race was without fans for the first time in its illustrious history.

ETHAN POLAK | SPORTS REPORTER | eapolak@butler.edu

Just as the sun peeks over the horizon, racing fans from around the state and beyond have already begun to gather outside the famed Indianapolis Motor Speedway. In a blink of an eye, the parking lots fill as fans line up along the streets outside to watch their favorite racers drive by in brand new turbo cars.

Soon enough, it is time to head into the 300,000-seat venue to get ready for the race.