Setting the odds
By Jack Arute, Special to ABC Sports Online INDIANAPOLIS -- After two busy weeks at the Speedway, the 84th running of the Indianapolis 500 is finally in sight. Here's one man's glance at the field of 33:
(In order of position)Greg Ray
Odds: 2-1
Comment: Has the team and the motivation. Started second last year, now he's on the pole. Still can't forget the crash on pit road.
Juan Montoya
Odds: 3-1
Comment: Rookie in name only.
Eliseo Salazar
Odds: 10-1
Comment: Ace in the hole is A.J. Foyt.
Robby Gordon
Odds: 3-1
Comment: Would give anything to have the last lap and a half back from last year. Won't run out of fuel this time.
Scott Sharp
Odds: 4-1
Comment: Maybe his bad luck is over.
Jeff Ward
Odds: 4-1
Comment: Has the winning number (14) from last year. Still winless, though.
Jimmy Vasser
Odds: 10-1
Comment: The "other" Target driver. Living in a shadow.
Stan Wattles
Odds: 50-1
Comment: His win came in qualifying.
Robbie Buhl
Odds: 6-1
Comment: Secret weapon is crew chief Mitch Davis.
Former Indianapolis 500 winner Eddie Cheever hits the turn 2 wall during practice at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Eddie Cheever
Odds: 3-1
Comment: Said to his crew on the radio at the end of Carb Day, "We're ready to win this thing."
Mark Dismore
Odds: 6-1
Comment: Sometimes is too hard on himself.
Robby McGehee
Odds: 10-1
Comment: Needs a little more seasoning.
Scott Goodyear
Odds: 3-1
Comment: Knows what second is like. Wants to turn it around.
Sam Hornish Jr.
Odds: 100-1
Comment: Low-dollar team looking for only a top 10 finish.
Donnie Beechler
Odds: 25-1
Comment: A legitimate longshot.
Buddy Lazier
Odds: 5-1
Comment: Once you win your first, the second is a little easier to get.
Jason Leffler
Odds: 50-1
Comment: These cars don't have fenders.
Al Unser Jr.
Odds: 5-1 (My heart says 3-2)
Comment: Should he win, get Oliver Stone started on the screenplay.
Sarah Fisher
Odds: 25-1
Comment: If she wins, mention Sarah to Oliver as well.
Stephan Gregoire
Odds: 12-1
Comment: Dick Simon has tons of experience.
Airton Dare
Odds: 30-1
Comment: It's been a long time since a rookie won at Indy.
Buzz Calkins
Odds: 12-1
Comment: Won first ever IRL event back in 1996.
Richie Hearn
Odds: 100-1
Comment: Just wanted to make the race.
Raul Boesel
Odds: 10-1
Comment: Experience is a big plus for Boesel.
Jimmy Kite
Odds: 25-1
Comment: Best bet for a top 10 finish.
Jaques Lazier
Odds: 50-1
Comment: Another rookie.
Steve Knapp
Odds: 30-1
Comment: Infiniti power could play a role.
Davey Hamilton
Odds: 10-1
Comment: Biggest problem is being in Row 10.
Jeret Schroeder
Odds: 50-1
Comment: He's no Tony Stewart.
Johnny Unser
Odds: 50-1
Comment: A journeyman driver.
Billy Boat
Odds: 15-1
Comment: Back with A.J.
Lyn St. James
Odds: 100-1
Comment: She's 53 years old.
Andy Hillenburg
Odds: 100-1
Comment: Just livin' a dream.
Jack Arute mans the pits for ABC Sports' auto racing coverage. He has been contributing daily reports from the Speedway leading up to the Indy 500.
