Top 10 Indy 500 Moments
Voice over: Adrian Sousa Written by: Michael Boriero Script Written by Michael Boriero Have You Got a Need for Speed? from Robby Gordon's 1999 Last-Minute Loss...
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Have you got a need for speed? From Robby Gordon's 1999 Last-Minute Loss to Kenny Bräck, to Danica Patrick's Best Female Finish, to A. J. Foyt Wins His 4th Indy 500, these Indy 500 moments made history. WatchMojo counts down the Top 10 Indy 500 Moments.
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Top 10 Indy 500 Moments
Have you got a need for speed? Welcome to WatchMojo.com, and today we’re counting down our picks for the top 10 Indy 500 Moments.
For this list, we take a look back at some of the most iconic and groundbreaking moments in Indy 500 history, from heart attack-inducing finishes to women breaking gender stereotypes.
#10: Robby Gordon’s 1999 Last-Minute Loss to Kenny Bräck
“83rd Indianapolis 500” (1999)It’s been nearly 20 years since Robby Gordon’s heartbreaking loss at the Indy 500, but the memory likely still haunts him to this very day. With only a few laps remaining, Gordon ignored the final pit stop – missing a chance to refuel – so that he could leap out in front of the pack. The notoriously stubborn Gordon fought hard all day, but his aggressive strategy would come back to bite him. Heading into the final lap, Gordon ran out fuel, giving Kenny Brack the opportunity to swoop in and capture the title. The phrase “so close, but yet so far” has never seemed more appropriate.
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