Take in the sights that make Indianapolis Motor Speedway a racing icon
Grace Hollars Michelle Pemberton Grace Smith Christine Tannous
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) climbs out of his car on the yard of bricks after winning the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Racing fans sit in the stands watching the race Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden celebrates on the victory podium after winning the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The U.S. Air ForceThunderbirds perform a flyover as Chip Ganassi Racing driver Tony Kanaan (1) and wife Lauren Bohlander listen to the national anthem Sunday, May 29, 2022, prior to the start of the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The field takes the green flag Sunday, May 28, 2023, to start the 107th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.
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NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) qualifies Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The cars race down the tack in the last 20 laps Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Actors Austin Butler, left, and Jodie Comer wave the green flag on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Scott Bogardus of New York adjusts his headphones while watching the Pennzoil 250 from the turn one grandstands, Saturday, July 20, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Fans walk under the pagoda Friday, Aug. 11, 2023, during practice for the Gallagher Grand Prix at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Drivers navigate pit road in preparation for stage two racing during the 30th running of the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Fans walk behind pit road Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Meyer Shank Racing driver Helio Castroneves (06) and team climb the fence near the yard of bricks Sunday, May 30, 2021, during the 105th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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The skyline of Indianapolis is visible as cars enter turn two during the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Spectators walk under the grandstands during the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A video board on the pagoda warns of a weather delay Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, ahead of a day full of NASCAR and IndyCar events at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Fireworks go off behind the pagoda Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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Drivers pile up in turn one during the first overtime during the Brickyard 400, Sunday, July 21, 2024, at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A rainbow appears following a brief shower Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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NASCAR Cup Series drivers Tyler Reddick (45) and Denny Hamlin (11) lead the field around the first turn after taking the green flag on Sunday, July 21, 2024, during the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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A look Monday, March 31, 2025, at the newly renovated Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum.
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Racing fans seek shelter during a rain delay Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 150 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis.
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The sun rises on Saturday, May 28, 2022, ahead of the 106th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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