Ryan Briscoe takes pole for Indianapolis 500 (with video)

Roger Penske ran out the clock on Michael Andretti's team, giving the Indianapolis 500 pole to Ryan Briscoe.

Winning was a surprise for this year's 500 Festival queen

When Purdue University student Taylor Adams headed to Saturday's 500 Festival Breakfast at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, she wasn't expecting to walk away with a queen's crown.

Ryan Briscoe edges James Hinchcliffe for Indianapolis 500 pole as Chevy engines dominate

Briscoe had a top four-lap qualifying speed of 226.484 mph to Hinchcliffe's 226.481 mph, both running with Chevy power.

Jana Kramer to open IPL 500 Festival Parade

She will be accompanied by the Ben Davis Marching Giants and a marching band from Mississippi. The number of celebrities coming to Indianapolis for the 500 keeps growing.

Dan Wheldon to be honored at Indianapolis 500

Officials said the late racer's wife, Susie Wheldon, and his sister, Holly Wheldon, will be present at the event. Two-time Indianapolis 500 winner Dan Wheldon will be honored in numerous ways at the 96th running of the race on May 27.