People, Places, and Nostalgia Founded over a century ago, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indianapolis 500 have a rich and colorful history. As the…
Indy 500 – Miscellaneous Records
The following includes miscellaneous records for the Indianapolis 500 in various categories. Race Winners Most Indianapolis 500 Wins (Driver) 4 — A.J. Foyt (1961, 1964,…
Curse of the Smiths
Since 1911, there have been 108 runnings of the Indianapolis 500. As of 2025, a total of 804 different drivers have qualified and raced in…
Green Cars at Indy
For over a century, a superstition has existed at the Indianapolis 500 involving race cars painted the color green. With ambiguous origins, and various degrees…
2025 Indianapolis 500 Archive
The 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge was held on Sunday May 25, 2025 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice was scheduled…
History of Indy 500 Flags
Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, the officials have signaled to the drivers out on the track with different-colored flags. Each color conveys a…
2019 Indianapolis 500 Archive
Indianapolis 500 Timing and Scoring reports (Practice, Time Trials, and Race) courtesy of IndyCar.com. 2019 Indianapolis 500 2019 Indy 500 Entry list Wednesday 4/24/2019: Open…
500 Festival Events
500 Festival Events Founded in 1957, the 500 Festival is a local non-profit organization which conducts numerous community events in the Indianapolis area surrounding, celebrating,…
Indy 500 Presidential Visits
Multiple United States Presidents, Vice Presidents, and presidential candidates have attended the Indianapolis 500 and/or visited the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The following list represents known…
Donald Davidson’s Indy 500 column Archive
Former Indianapolis Motor Speedway historian Donald Davidson, best known as the host of “The Talk of Gasoline Alley“, also penned a column for The Indianapolis…
Indy 500 Pit Area Assignments
The following contains a listing of the race day Pit Area Assignments for the Indianapolis 500. Pit stall selection for the “500” has normally been…
Indy 500 Garage Area Assignments
The following contains the Garage Area assignments in Gasoline Alley for teams/entries at the Indianapolis 500 since 1986. The current Gasoline Alley garage complex was…
2024 Indianapolis 500 Archive
The 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Presented by Gainbridge is scheduled for Sunday May 26, 2024 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Practice was scheduled…
Indy 500 Pace Cars
Indy 500 Pace Cars Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, a Pace Car has been used to lead the field to the start. Dating…
Indy 500 Car Number History
Indianapolis 500 Car Number History Since the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, and even during pre-500 races in 1909–1910, identification numbers have been required for…
The Four Time Winners
In 1936, Indy legend Louis Meyer became the first driver ever to win the Indianapolis 500 three times. He won the race in 1928, 1933,…
Indianapolis 500 Pole Position Winners
Winners of the Pole Position for the Indianapolis 500. Drivers in bold went on to win the race from the pole position. (R) denotes…
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