page_title: 2008 Indianapolis 500
section_title: Race summary
hierarchical_section_title: 2008 Indianapolis 500 / Race summary
caption_attribution_description: English: The field of the 2008 Indianapolis 500 lined up for the start.
context_page_description: The 92nd Indianapolis 500 was held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana on Sunday May 25, 2008. Scott Dixon of New Zealand won the race from the pole position.
  It was the thirteenth Indy 500 sanctioned by the Indy Racing League, and served as the showcase event of the 2008 IndyCar Series in DIRECTV HD season. It was the fifth round of the 2008 IndyCar Series season. It was the first Indy 500 after the open wheel "unification" took place, and it featured a full complement of entries of IndyCar Series regulars, as well as former Champ Car teams.
  It was the first Indy 500 where all entries utilized the Dallara IR5 chassis after Phil Giebler failed to qualify with Panoz chassis - effectively ushering in a four-year "spec" era. In addition, all full-time entries began utilizing semi-automatic paddle shifters in 2008. Paddle shifters for part-time Indy 500-only entries were optional due to cost reasons.IndyCar Series practice began May 4. Time trials took place over the two weekends prior to the race. The final practice was held Friday May 23.
caption: The field entering turn 4, aligned for the start.
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