One of the highlights of Cummins' longtime involvement with the Indianapolis 500 was its sponsorship of Al Unser's winning car in 1987, which sat on display in a hotel lobby in Reading, Pennsylvania, earlier in the year. Read More>
The partnership is a natural extension of Purdue’s long history in motorsports and space. Read More>
Colton Herta's brilliant drive to win in mixed conditions in 2022 was one of the most memorable moments of the May road race at IMS. Read More>
Photos from Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the 2023 Indy 8 Hour. View Photos>
Photos from Indy 8 Hour Race Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. View Photos>
Photos from Friday during the Indy 8 Hour at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. View Photos>
Maybe you've wondered what we do the other 11 months of the year, or maybe you've heard how we were on track over 150 days this year at IMS. But what does that mean? On this episode of Behind the Bricks, Doug Boles takes you behind the scenes of a Buick/GMC event to show you the testing that goes on and how the Speedway is being used even when fans aren't here. Watch Video>
On this episode of Behind the Bricks, IMS President Doug Boles visits the iconic Crown Hill Cemetery in Indianapolis to learn about its connection to auto racing and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Then, he makes a visit to an iconic IMS figure and takes race fans somewhere they will never be able to go again. Watch Video>
One final tour of the famed IMS Museum basement. That’s what’s in store on this week’s episode of Behind the Bricks, as IMS President Doug Boles checks out some of the Museum’s most prized possessions in one of the most coveted places at IMS – the basement of the Museum. The IMS Museum basement is no longer open, as the IMS Museum has begun its renovation process that will see a brand new museum open in April 2025. Watch Video>
June 26, 2020 | By Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Indianapolis Motor Speedway officials confirmed June 26 their commitment to welcoming spectators to the 104th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, Aug. 23, with the venue capacity limited to 50 percent attendance.
“The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” was postponed from its original date of Sunday, May 24 due to the COVID-19 health crisis.
“We’re committed to running the Indy 500 on Sunday, Aug. 23 and will welcome fans to the world’s greatest racing venue,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “We will be limiting attendance to approximately 50 percent of venue capacity, and we are also finalizing a number of additional carefully considered health and safety measures. We’ll unveil the specific details of our comprehensive plan in the coming weeks.”
IMS is communicating with existing ticketholders to learn of their intent to use their race tickets. Credits will be available for ticketholders who choose to adjust their order. Individuals in high-risk groups are encouraged to consider staying home and returning in 2021.
In close consultation with public health officials, the IMS team is also working diligently to finalize a comprehensive plan of health measures that will be unveiled for spectators in the near future.
Click here for more FAQs and Ticket information