The Indianapolis 500 has always been the greatest motorsports event in the world, but a recent poll just confirmed it.

USA Today’s 10Best Readers’ Choice series tackled the topic over the summer, with The Greatest Spectacle in Racing maintaining a spot it has always held within in hearts and minds -- even if it wasn’t declared official until now.

The Memorial Day weekend event was nominated as a finalist by racing and travel media and the poll ran from June to July. The Indianapolis 500 beat out the Daytona 500, 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Monaco.

You’ll get no argument from Indianapolis Motor Speedway president J. Douglas Boles.

"We’re happy to agree with the readers of USA Today and 10Best.com -- there’s nothing on Earth quite like the prestige, tradition, power and excitement of the Indianapolis 500," Boles said in a press release. "The race continues to enjoy positive momentum and growth since the landmark 100th Running in 2016.

"Thanks to everyone who voted for the ‘500,’ and we will continue to work every day to ensure fans enjoy a fun, memorable experience every May at IMS."

Team Penske’s Will Power won the 102nd iteration of the event, the first for the Australian and 2014 Verizon IndyCar Series champion.

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