<Ul> <Li> The Indianapolis 500 notably does not utilize a podium for the top - three finishers as is customary in other forms of racing, as well as at most other IndyCar events . Only the winning driver and team participate in victory lane celebrations, an homage to horse racing's Winner's Circle . </Li> <Li> The tradition of the winning driver and crew kissing the yard of bricks that mark the start / finish, started by Dale Jarrett at the 1996 Brickyard 400, appears to have carried over to the Indy 500, starting with Gil de Ferran in 2003 . </Li> </Ul> <Li> The Indianapolis 500 notably does not utilize a podium for the top - three finishers as is customary in other forms of racing, as well as at most other IndyCar events . Only the winning driver and team participate in victory lane celebrations, an homage to horse racing's Winner's Circle . </Li> <Li> The tradition of the winning driver and crew kissing the yard of bricks that mark the start / finish, started by Dale Jarrett at the 1996 Brickyard 400, appears to have carried over to the Indy 500, starting with Gil de Ferran in 2003 . </Li> <P> For many years, the results of the race were considered unofficial until the following day . Immediately after the race, the sanctioning body would begin reviewing the scoring serials, as well as examine video tapes and film, in order to confirm the results, correct scoring errors, make judgements on rules infractions, and assess penalties (or rescind penalties) if necessary . It was not unusual for the vetting process to go late into the evening, beyond midnight, and into the early hours of the next morning . Traditionally, USAC would post the official results at 8 a.m. local time the morning after the race . Revisions were not unusual, as assessed penalties and scoring corrections would be announced in the official standings . However, most corrections were relatively minor, and seldom did drivers lose or gain positions in the final standings . A brief protest period would open for the teams to formally submit complaints, and if there were no protests, the official results would stand as published . </P>

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