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Non-Race Photos From the 109th Indianapolis 500
May 25, 2025
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There is a loud explosion on race morning that signals the gates are open to the public.
I have always heard it referred to as when "the bomb goes off."
Today, it is when a cannon is fired. Was it always thus?
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Traditional Performance by the Purdue Marching Band
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There are many parade laps, including Historic Indy 500 Cars
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Two-Time Indy 500 Winner Al Unser, Jr.
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1969 Indy 500 Winner Mario Andretti in Parnelli Jones 1963 Winning Roadster
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3-Time Indy 500 Winner Dario Franchitti
in 1960 Jim Rathmans Winning Roadster
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Chelsea Murdock
2025 500 Festival Queen Scholar
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The Playing of Taps Brought a Hush
Over the Crowd of 350,000 People
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Sergeant Major Michael Weirmer
250th Anniversary of US Army
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Speedway Owner Roger Penske
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Team Owner David Letterman and
Honorary Pace Car Driver Michael Strahan
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Jim Cornelison sang “Back Home Again in Indiana.”
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Arturo Chacón-Cruz sang “God Bless America”
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Natalie Grant sang National Anthem
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Many Local Fans Wore Indiana Pacer Gear
in honor of Pacers playing in NBA Finals
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Transporting the Borg-Warner Trophy to the Track
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Army Blackhawk Helicopters - Pace Lap for America
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Alex Palou Hugs Father After Winning Indy 500
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