This marks the 16th time a Corvette has been chosen to pace the race since its first in 1978.

The device been dubbed "Advanced Frontal Protection" will be introduced during an April 24 test session at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Team owner Roger Penske, who has the most Indianapolis 500 wins among owners, had not won NASCAR's race at the Brickyard before Monday.

Crews are putting the finishing touches on a quarter-mile dirt track inside turn three of the famed asphalt oval.

Will Power became the first Australian to win the Indianapolis 500 and the first driver to win both the IndyCar Grand Prix on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and the Indy 500.

The testing could be a useful tool for other sports players who may be susceptible to concussions.

Will Power has won all three of his IndyCar Gran Prix after starting on the pole position.

King grew up in Evansville, Indiana, and has been a star swimmer at Indiana University.

Clarkson sang with Seal and was accompanied by David Foster on piano before the 2011 race.

Patrick announced last fall that she would retire from racing after taking one last shot at the Indianapolis 500.