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2000 Indianapolis 500: Montoya Wins

May 28, 2000

The Colombian rookie dominates the race, leading 167 of 200 laps. Montoya announces himself as a superstar in his very first Indy 500 start.

The Finish

Juan Pablo Montoya (#09) beat Greg Ray (#2) to the checkered flag.

Key Moments

Montoya (#9) leads from the drop of the green Greg Ray (#2) briefly challenges mid-race Montoya (#9) cruises to a dominant rookie victory Led 167 of 200 laps, one of the most dominant Indy 500 performances.

Squares Result

Winning digit: 9 (P1) and 2 (P2). If you had the square at (9, 2), you won the final.