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In the first of a three-part series, writer Jeff Olson takes a look at the profound ways that Takuma Sato's life has changed since winning the 2017 Indianapolis 500.

The motorsports legend is one of just two drivers -- along with Mario Andretti -- to be an Indy car and F1 champion who raced on the streets of Long Beach in both series.

To mark the 40th anniversary race, a new logo was unveiled by the Grand Prix Association of Long Beach.

Consistent results have led Helio Castroneves (far left) to the top of the championship standings through the first half, while James Hinchcliffe, Takuma Sato and Simon Pagenaud have been first-time winners in an unpredictable season.

Scott Dixon, fifth in the IZOD IndyCar Series standings through four events, is aiming for his second Indianapolis 500 victory. ... Schmidt Peterson Motorsports filed another entry to raise the total to 35 for the 500 Mile Race. ... Pippa Mann's car will carry No. 63.

AJ Allmendinger, who has comepeted at Barber and Long Beach for Team Penske and will seek to qualify for his first Indianapolis 500 Mile Race, will compete in the IZOD IndyCar Series' inaugural doubleheader weekend.

Tight and exciting competition has marked the IZOD IndyCar Series through the first quarter of the season on road/street courses with eight teams represented in the top 10 of the standings and 15 drivers earning at least one top-five finish.

AJ Allmendinger is among four first-year Indianapolis 500 Mile Race competitors who will go through the formal Rookie Orientation Program at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Opening Day is May 11 and Pole Day qualifying is May 18.

Oriol Servia (right) and JR Hildebrand shared information through the technical alliance between Dreyer & Reinbold Racing and Panther Racing. ... Larry King to interview Zach Veach. ... Two races for one price.

National Guard Panther Racing driver JR Hildebrand throws the ceremonial first pitch at Comerica Park. He was in town to promote the Chevrolet Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix on May 31-June 2 before flying to Brazil to compete this weekend in the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle . ... Full lineup of musical acts for May at IMS.

Will Power won the Itaipava Sao Paulo Indy 300 presented by Nestle on April 29, 2012 -- his last IZOD IndyCar Series victory. He'll be seeking his fourth consecutive win on the street course May 5 (11 a.m. ET on NBC Sports Network).

Novo Nordisk Chip Ganassi Racing driver Charlie Kimball is in the spotlight during INDYCAR 36 at 6:30 p.m. (ET) May 4 on NBC Sports Network. The show goes behind the scenes and on the Long Beach track with the third-year IZOD IndyCar Series driver.