List Of Indianapolis 500 Pole-sitters
Winners of the Pole position for the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race. The pole position is the first starting position, and is held in high prestige at Indianapolis. Due to the nature of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500, the polesitter is currently determined eight days before the race (and in past years 15 day prior). Therefore, he/she receives considerable pre-race attention and accolades in the days leading up to the race. In most years, but not necessarily, the polesitter is the fastest car in the field.
Peak motor oil currently sponsors a $100,000 award given to the pole winner. Rick Mears holds the all-time record with six career pole positions.
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