Indy 500 preview: Alonso, Rossi and Kanaan share their thoughts

Indianapolis - Widely regarded as the greatest spectacle in racing, the Indianapolis 500 is truly an event like no other.

And for this year's 101st running, global interest is higher than ever before as two-time Formula 1 World Champion Fernando Alonso makes his bid to drink the famous milk in Victory Lane. The Spanish driver qualified in fifth place. 

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New Zealand's Scott Dixon will start from pole. 

IndyCar drivers Marco Andretti, Tony Kanaan, Helio Castoneves, Ryan Hunter-Reay, Alexander Rossi, Scott Dixon and Fernando Alonso all share their thoughts as the excitement builds ahead of the main event on Sunday, May 28.

Watch: Indy 500 preview