Sharp crashed on the opening lap, and finished last. Team Penske returned to Indy after failing to qualify in 1995 and boycotting the race due to the IRL/CART "split" from 1996 to 2000.
Sharp suffered a setback on the initial lap, and ended in last place. Team Penske returned to Indy after missing qualification in 1995 and boycotting the event from 1996 to 2000 due to the IRL/CART separation.