The Indy 500 has always been the most important race on the schedule, the only one where a driver can reach transcendent status simply by being the first to cross the yard of bricks. A revamped structure this season awards double the points on the ovals at Indianapolis, Pocono and Fontana, along with points for qualifying. And many drivers now believe the season-long championship will be won or lost on those three tracks, beginning with Sunday's Indy 500. ''They kind of sold it as it didn't really change the championship much, but I think it's got the potential to,'' said Scott Dixon, who is fifth in the standings. More...