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The first race on May 30, 1911 was called the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race a/k/a International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race. The race is now known as the Indianapolis 500.

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It was the Indianapolis 500. On May 30, 1911 the race was called the Indianapolis 500-Mile Race a/k/a International 500-Mile Sweepstakes Race.

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