Month of May Events
The chapters of this story take a whole month to tell. This is blood. Sweat. Tears. And maybe a few beers. 33 engines will roar to life on Sunday, May 26.
May 18
PPG Armed Forces Qualifying - Day 1
Four intense laps, 16 perfect corners, 230+ mph speeds. Buckle up, because Indianapolis 500 qualifying will have your heart racing May 18-19! The most daring racers in the world go all-out, holding on for 10 nerve-racking miles with the hopes of earning a spot in 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.'
May 24
Miller Lite Carb Day
It’s racing. It’s rock ‘n roll. It’s pure bliss. Miller Lite Carb Day is the ultimate turbo boost into the greatest weekend in racing!
May 26
Coors Light Snake Pit
The ultimate party in motorsports – the Coors Light Snake Pit – is back on Indianapolis 500 Race Day as the launching pad for a sizzling summer.
Latest News
Rock Legends George Thorogood & The Destroyers To Headline Miller Lite Carb Day Concert
Gin Blossoms, Kid Quill also to perform Friday, May 24 at IMS. Tickets on sale now!
Indy 500 Décor, Community Initiatives Celebrate, Extend Iconic Month of May
May is community, and nothing brings people together like the stunning art and fan-friendly events that signal “This is May” throughout Central Indiana.
Full Day of Entertainment Scheduled for Miller Lite Carb Day
Final practice, air demonstrations and music acts round out schedule Friday, May 24 at IMS.
Bike to the 500 Tickets On Sale
Two departure times provide more flexibility for fans who want to commute to the track on their bike on Race Day.
Doug & Drivers
IMS President Doug Boles conducts a weekly series of in-depth interviews with NTT INDYCAR SERIES drivers leading to the Month of May.
Scott Dixon
Six-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2008 Indy 500 winner Scott Dixon joins IMS President Doug Boles to talk the start of the INDYCAR season in St. Petersburg, his decades-long career, the race wins that got away and more.
Will Power
Doug and Drivers returns for the 2024 NTT INDYCAR SERIES season leading up to the 108th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge. The first driver that IMS President Doug Boles is interviewing is 2018 Indy 500 winner Will Power, who dishes on his storied career, the empty feeling he has from not having an Indy 500 pole, and the issues that have plagued his personal life the last year.
Ed Carpenter
For over two decades, there is one thing that's certain at the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge: Ed Carpenter. Now in the Top 10 All-Time for Indy 500 starts and miles completed, the NTT INDYCAR SERIES team owner reflects on his career, his close calls at Indy and what it's like fostering the next generation of race car drivers.
Community Calendar Upcoming Events
Learn more about the many exciting events happening in our communities!
May 01
Kick-Off to May
One of the greatest months in Indiana history is the start of the countdown to the Indy 500. No other organization captures the attention of a month-long celebration surrounding the Indy 500 quite like the 500 Festival. Held at Monument Circle, an event fully packed with festivities.
May 02
Artist Industry Night: Welcome Race Fans Edition
Join Indianapolis Motor Speedway and Indy Arts Council for the unveiling of the 2024 Welcome Race Fans artwork and meet this year's artists: Carlos Sosa Pagán, Jaylei Osting, Anna Afshar, Lindsey Lord, and Ratat Rayay.
May 02
Mini Marathon Expo
The 500 Festival Mini-Marathon Expo in Indianapolis will take place on May 5, featuring interactive activities and exhibitors for all ages. The event is free and open to the public.
2023 Indianapolis 500
Newgarden earns first Indianapolis 500 victory in wild finish.
Greatest Traditions in Racing
Is It May Yet? Brush up on IMS history.
Winner's Milk
An ice-cold bottle of milk after 500 miles of racing is one of the most iconic celebrations in all of sports. It is a simple representation of a lifetime of dreams, a symbol of our proudest moments and motivation for 33 of the best drivers in the world to achieve the unimaginable.
Back Home Again
The sound of this song fills the Indiana air with a buzz of energy that cannot be explained. Whether Indiana natives or Hoosiers at heart, the words of this special song strike a chord with all of us.
Borg-Warner Trophy
The Borg-Warner Trophy is one of the most recognizable prizes in all of sports. It’s art, speed and elegance all wrapped in one, chronicling every moment of the Indianapolis 500 it has witnessed.
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