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 17
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 17-18! 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 23
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 25
Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
It’s the buzz of energy in the Indiana air. It’s the sense of pride racing through your heart. It’s that feeling connecting you to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” It’s time to come Back Home Again Sunday, May 25 for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
Latest News
Palou Edges Newgarden To Top Busy IMS Oval Test
Eleven drivers from 11 teams tested for six hours Oct. 11 at IMS to prepare for the 109th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
Central Indiana Artists Sought for 2025 Welcome Race Fans
The application deadline for artists is Sunday, Nov. 3.
Indianapolis 500 Veteran Moran Dies at 74
Rocky Moran made three Indianapolis 500 starts between 1988-90, including two in a car owned by A.J. Foyt.
Larson To Attempt Indy-Charlotte ‘Double’ Again in 2025
Kyle Larson (photo) earned Rookie of the Year honors in the 2024 Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
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.