Vegas Odds On Indy 500

The big Memorial Day Weekend American automobile racing event each year in the USA is the Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, which is also known as the Indy 500, Indianapolis 500, or The 500.  The race is touted as 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing', and is considered to be one of the three most prestigious racing events in the world, part of an 'unofficial' Triple Crown of racing that also includes the Monaco Grand Prix and 24 Hours of La Mans races.  Vegas Odds on Indy 500 rank among the most sought after betting odds of any sporting event, and are considered a hot commodity among motor sport racing enthusiasts. As one of the most viewed sports events all year, the Indy 500 is considered one of the most thrilling sports betting venues on the Web.

The event's name is tied to the IndyCar class, also known as the formula of open wheel race cars which are the standard for competition in the Indy 500. This race is International in nature, and has a strong European and foreign presence each year. The participation of U.S. drivers has dwindled somewhat over the years as as Nascar Motor Sports gained momentum and has attracted the heart and soul of USA race car drivers for events such as the Sprint Cup Series and the Daytona 500.

Speedway management will not release official attending numbers, however the speedway track for the Indy 500 seats a maximum of 257,000, while infield seating increases the potential capacity to near 400,000. The Indianapolis 500 draws the largest track attendance of any race in the United States. As Memorial Day approaches, Las Vegas Odds on Indy 500 2011 are beginning to circulate, and are getting fans excited world wide.

As a new added element of drama in the race, the owner of Speedway, Burton Smith, has offered $20,000,000 to any IndyCar or Nascar driver who can win both the Indianapolis 500 race and the Coca-Cola 600 race in the same day, with this added challenge beginning in 2011, something which has never been achieved. Thus far, no drivers have stepped forward to accept the challenge even though times for the races have been adjusted to accommodate the feat. Stay tuned to Vegas Odds on Indy 500 2011 to see if anyone bravely steps up to the plate on this challenge!!

The 2011 Indy 500 marks the 100th anniversary of the Indianapolis 500 race, and there are multiple ways to get in on the celebration with contests and virtual races at iRacing to help fans get into the spirit of it all. The tension and excitement are building as the big race day approaches, and the excitement in the air is definitely contagious! Be sure to get in on the excitement with our Las Vegas Odds on Indianapolis 500.

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The following are the most current Las Vegas Odds On who will win Indianapolis 500.