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e.l.f. is believed to be the first beauty brand to serve as a primary sponsor for an entry in “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing,” as Legge will drive the No. 51 e.l.f. Honda on Sunday, May 26 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Read More>
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On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles truly goes behind the bricks of the IMS Museum and checks in on the renovation progress. He also gets an exclusive look at the vision of the refreshed Museum, which opens a year from this week. The Museum is a separate entity from IMS and is a 501c3 nonprofit organization. Consider supporting the Museum by visiting imsmuseum.org Watch Video>
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On this episode of Doug and Drivers, IMS President Doug Boles sits down with four-time Indy 500 winner Helio Castroneves. The modern legend discusses his historic Drive for Five, his transition to an ownership role within Meyer Shank Racing, the loss of his dear friend Gil de Ferran, and more. Watch Video>
July 08, 2019 | By Zach Horrall, Indianapolis Motor Speedway
The voting for USA TODAY’s 10Best Readers Choice contests has reached the crossed flags: halfway down, halfway to go. The Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge is in a tight race for the checkered flag for Best Motorsports Race. Vote now for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Here are 10 reasons why “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” should win the 10Best voting for Best Motorsports Race: 1.The event is big. In fact, it’s bigger than any other. More than 300,000 people come to the Racing Capital of the World for the largest single-day sporting event on the planet. 2.This isn’t just a race. It takes a month of celebrating, practicing and qualifying to put on “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” 3.The Indy 500 is so special and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway is so historic that the “500” winner literally kisses the track when they win. 4.With age comes beauty: Its 103 races make the Indianapolis 500 the oldest and most legendary motorsports race nominated. 5.The 33 fastest cars in oval racing, Indy cars, take on IMS with speeds around 230 mph as they dart into Turn 1 after taking the green flag. 6.Prestige: The Indianapolis 500 is part of the Triple Crown of motorsports as one of the three biggest global races a driver can win. 7.Talk about international appeal: While the Indianapolis 500 is a celebration of America, drivers from 12 nations were represented this May in the 103rd Running. 8.Tradition meets celebrity: There’s nothing like hearing Jim Cornelison sing “Back Home Again in Indiana” before the Indianapolis 500. And talk about celebrity appeal: Christian Bale and Matt Damon were on hand to wave the green flag for this year’s race. 9.The Indy 500 is the defending champion of the Best Motorsports Race poll. A repeat would be sweet. 10.You’re nodding your head in agreement with the previous nine reasons. Now vote! Visit 10best.com to vote for the “500” among the 20 global races on the list of nominees. Vote Now! Fans can vote once per day for the Indianapolis 500 until the poll ends Monday, July 15.