A checkered racing flag waives during practice for the IndyCar car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022.

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A checkered racing flag waives during practice for the IndyCar car race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Friday, May 20, 2022.

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