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The story behind why Indianapolis 500 winners drink milk in victory circle

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The winner of the upcoming 109th Indianapolis 500 will be given an ice-cold bottle of milk in the victory circle on Sunday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.  But why milk? When did the tradition begin? The origin of the tradition was in 1936, when Louis Meyer, after having won his third Indy …

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Conor Daly looks to etch his name in more than just Indy 500 history

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Conor Daly will roll off pit road at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the Indianapolis 500 with the obvious goal in mind – win the race and cement himself in racing lore for the rest of time. A victory will do more than just make him a part of Indy 500 history forever; …

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