Indy 500 Facts

The Indy 500 is one of the three most important motor sport events in the world. It involves the racing of formula cars and is the largest single-day sporting event ever. It's now a national pastime and watched by millions on television every year. While the number of spectators has never been released, the event draws upward of 400,000 people annually.

  1. Geography

    • The Indy 500 takes place in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, in Marion county.

    Broadcast

    • The race has been broadcast over the radio since 1952 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, and on television since 1965.

    Identification

    • The Indy 500 features a 500-mile race between IndyCar-class formula cars, an open-seat style of racers.

    Time Frame

    • The Indy 500 is always held over the Memorial Day weekend.

    Memorabilia

    • The Indy 500 has created lasting memorabilia that is highly collected and sought after. There is even a National Indy 500 Collectors Club.

    Famous Ties

    • Some of the famous Indy 500 winners include Rick Mears, Wilbur Shaw and Helio Castroneves.