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Indy 500: A rookie could win it this year

Five NTT Indycar drivers from five countries are preparing for their first Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, eager to experience the race for themselves. “I think as much as we want to simulate the race through practice and Miller Lite Carb Day coming up on Friday, there’s nothing like the real thing and experiencing an entire Indy 500 as a rookie,” said Oliver Askew, a Floridian who has his No. 7 Arrow McLaren SP Chevrolet slotted on the outside of Row 7. Rinus VeeKay of The Netherlands will be the highest-starting rookie after qualifying fourth. He said earning a berth in last weekend’s Fast Nine Shootout during Crown Royal Armed Forces Qualifying Weekend was...
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