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| MAY 2025 NON-RACE EVENT CALENDAR |
| LOCAL RACES BEFORE THE INDY 500 |
| 500 FESTIVAL PARADE |
| INDY 500 AWARDS BANQUET |
| INDY MOTORSPORTS MEMORABILIA |
| MECUM SPRING CLASSIC AUCTION |
| LEGENDS DAY CONCERT |
| EVENTS OUTSIDE THE TRACK |
| LAST ROW PARTY |
| REV INDY |
| BREAKFAST AT THE BRICKYARD |
| CARB DAY CONCERT |
| SNAKE PIT PARTY - Race Day |
| EVENTS INSIDE THE TRACK |
| INDY 500 FESTIVITIES |
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The 500 Festival is a self-funded, not-for-profit
organization that plans many 500-related events
in Indianapolis. See their web site for details.
Here are some of their events:
* Kick Off To May
* Mini-Marathon
* Kids' Day / KIds Fun Run
* Breakfast at the Brickyard
* Memorial Service
* 500 Festival Parade
organization that plans many 500-related events
in Indianapolis. See their web site for details.
Here are some of their events:
* Kick Off To May
* Mini-Marathon
* Kids' Day / KIds Fun Run
* Breakfast at the Brickyard
* Memorial Service
* 500 Festival Parade
Carb Night Classic
Friday, May 23, 2025
This annual race takes place at Lucas Oil Raceway Park
which is located several miles west of Indianapolis in Clermont.
Friday, May 23, 2025
This annual race takes place at Lucas Oil Raceway Park
which is located several miles west of Indianapolis in Clermont.
| CARB NIGHT CLASSIC |
| THE 77th LITTLE 500 - 2025 |
Saturday May 24, 2025
At Anderson Speedway located north of Indianapolis on I-69.
It is a paved 1/4-mile oval track.
33 non-wing sprint cars will run 500 laps with a minimum of two pit stops.
Race day will feature 11 rows of 3 cars, just like the Indy 500!
On Saturday, the Little 500 goes green approximately at 8 p.m.
Anderson Speedway Ticket Office - (765) 642-0206
At Anderson Speedway located north of Indianapolis on I-69.
It is a paved 1/4-mile oval track.
33 non-wing sprint cars will run 500 laps with a minimum of two pit stops.
Race day will feature 11 rows of 3 cars, just like the Indy 500!
On Saturday, the Little 500 goes green approximately at 8 p.m.
Anderson Speedway Ticket Office - (765) 642-0206
The Last Row Party is a charity event held
Thursday before the race.
This amusing event "honors" the drivers who
qualified on the last row!
It will be held at the Dallara IndyCar Factory
in 2025.
Tickets $60
Thursday before the race.
This amusing event "honors" the drivers who
qualified on the last row!
It will be held at the Dallara IndyCar Factory
in 2025.
Tickets $60
The Mecum Auction is a week long car
auction of ~3,000 cool cars .
It is held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
It is televised.
auction of ~3,000 cool cars .
It is held at the Indiana State Fairgrounds
It is televised.
World's Largest Racing Memorabilia Show.
170+ Vendors, Driver Autograph Sessions
Location: Embassy Suites Event Center in
Plainfield (town next to Indy on west side.)
Tickets $10
Information: Indy Memorabilia
170+ Vendors, Driver Autograph Sessions
Location: Embassy Suites Event Center in
Plainfield (town next to Indy on west side.)
Tickets $10
Information: Indy Memorabilia
Held on Monday evening, the day after the race.
All the race teams will be in attendance. Each
driver is profiled and comes to the stage to
receive his paycheck as well as any special
awards he earned.
Formal wear is the norm. It is televised on local
television, WRTV (ABC affiliate - channel 6).
Tickets are available for the public to attend the
event, but sells out, so apply as early as you can.
Tickets cost $400 and can be purchased by
contacting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
ticket office at (317) 484-6708 or on-line.
The banquet is held at the JW Marriott hotel in
downtown Indianapolis.
All the race teams will be in attendance. Each
driver is profiled and comes to the stage to
receive his paycheck as well as any special
awards he earned.
Formal wear is the norm. It is televised on local
television, WRTV (ABC affiliate - channel 6).
Tickets are available for the public to attend the
event, but sells out, so apply as early as you can.
Tickets cost $400 and can be purchased by
contacting the Indianapolis Motor Speedway
ticket office at (317) 484-6708 or on-line.
The banquet is held at the JW Marriott hotel in
downtown Indianapolis.
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REV Party
7p-12a
Mini-Marathon
7p-12a
Mini-Marathon
Mayors Breakfast
8:30 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. -
10:30 a.m.
500 Parade,
Memorabilia show,
Country Concert,
Little 500 race
Memorabilia show,
Country Concert,
Little 500 race
Last Row Party
Race at Lucas
Oil Raceway,
Carb Day
Rock Concert
Oil Raceway,
Carb Day
Rock Concert
Mecum Auction
Ends today
Ends today
Victory
Celebration
Awards Banquet
Celebration
Awards Banquet
Rev Indy is a fundraising party for Indiana
trauma programs at IU Health.
Many local restauranteurs provide food.
DJs and bands provide entertainment.
The location is the motor speedway.
Tickets are $300.
trauma programs at IU Health.
Many local restauranteurs provide food.
DJs and bands provide entertainment.
The location is the motor speedway.
Tickets are $300.
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| RACING EVENTS IN MAY |
Have breakfast with some 70 Indiana mayors
and racing legends, tour the race garages,
and see which of the 33 Indy 500 princesses
will be queen.
Park inside the track.
This event sells out early.
9am - 10:30am in Gallagher Pavilion.
More Information
and racing legends, tour the race garages,
and see which of the 33 Indy 500 princesses
will be queen.
Park inside the track.
This event sells out early.
9am - 10:30am in Gallagher Pavilion.
More Information
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Mecum Auction
Begins at Indiana
Fairgrounds
Begins at Indiana
Fairgrounds
Snake Pit
Concert in 3rd
Turn Infield
INDY 500
Concert in 3rd
Turn Infield
INDY 500
Thousands gather in the 3rd Turn Infield on race
day morning to dance and party to electronic music
through the day. Must be at least 18.
May 25, 2025 - Gates open at 7 am
Admission is $85 - buy early at $35!
VIP is $240, buy early at $135!
These prices do not include track admission.
Buy Tickets
day morning to dance and party to electronic music
through the day. Must be at least 18.
May 25, 2025 - Gates open at 7 am
Admission is $85 - buy early at $35!
VIP is $240, buy early at $135!
These prices do not include track admission.
Buy Tickets
A country music concert is held the night before
the Indy 500.
The event will again be held in downtown Indy
at the Amphitheater in White River State Park.
The music act for 2025 is the Midland band
The show starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets for sale at LiveNation.com.
the Indy 500.
The event will again be held in downtown Indy
at the Amphitheater in White River State Park.
The music act for 2025 is the Midland band
The show starts at 7 p.m.
Tickets for sale at LiveNation.com.
Carb Day is the last chance for IndyCar teams to get
on track, practice and tune their cars for the big race.
After IndyCar practice and the Pit Stop Competition,
head to the 3rd Turn Infield for the free Carb Day
rock concert.
Show begins around 3:30 pm.
Upgrade Tickets for better viewing available in advance:
Concert Pit Area ($40) and
VIP Platform ($275)
2025 Acts:
on track, practice and tune their cars for the big race.
After IndyCar practice and the Pit Stop Competition,
head to the 3rd Turn Infield for the free Carb Day
rock concert.
Show begins around 3:30 pm.
Upgrade Tickets for better viewing available in advance:
Concert Pit Area ($40) and
VIP Platform ($275)
2025 Acts:
Start Time:
8 am
9:15 am
10:30 am
11:45 am
2:20 pm
8 am
9:15 am
10:30 am
11:45 am
2:20 pm
2025 SCHEDULE - TBA
2023 SCHEDULE
3:00 PM – Spectator Gates Open
3:00 PM – Pavement Midget Practice
3:30 PM – USAC Silver Crown Practice
4:30 PM – USF2000 Practice
4:50 PM – USF Pro 2000 Practice
5:15 PM – USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
5:50 PM – USAC Midget Qualifying
6:35 PM – USAC Silver Crown Heat Race
7:05 PM – Opening Ceremonies
7:15 PM – USAC Silver Crown Series Hoosier Hundred
8:30 PM – USF2000 Race
9:30 PM – USF Pro 2000 Race
10:30 PM – National Pavement Midget Race
2023 SCHEDULE
3:00 PM – Spectator Gates Open
3:00 PM – Pavement Midget Practice
3:30 PM – USAC Silver Crown Practice
4:30 PM – USF2000 Practice
4:50 PM – USF Pro 2000 Practice
5:15 PM – USAC Silver Crown Qualifying
5:50 PM – USAC Midget Qualifying
6:35 PM – USAC Silver Crown Heat Race
7:05 PM – Opening Ceremonies
7:15 PM – USAC Silver Crown Series Hoosier Hundred
8:30 PM – USF2000 Race
9:30 PM – USF Pro 2000 Race
10:30 PM – National Pavement Midget Race
Kick Off to May
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| SUNDAY MAY 25 |
| FRIDAY MAY 23 |
| SATURDAY MAY 17 |
| SATURDAY MAY 3 |
| THURSDAY MAY 22 |
| SATURDAY MAY 24 |
| MAY 9-17 |
| MAY 22-24 |
| MONDAY MAY 26 |
First Day of Qualifying
There is no seating - this is a stand up show.
You can bring a lawnchair, but won't see the
band, except on the big monitors.
There is a platform for ADA guests.
You can bring a lawnchair, but won't see the
band, except on the big monitors.
There is a platform for ADA guests.
| SATURDAY MAY 24 |
The AES 500 Festival Parade began in 1957
and is the 3rd largest parade in the USA.
Over 200,000 spectators will line the streets
of downtown Indianapolis to witness the floats,
enormous helium balloons, renowned figures,
esteemed guests, top-notch bands, and all
33 Indy 500 drivers in action.
The parade starts at noon.
It is televised nationally on Peacock and locally
on WTHR, Channel 13.
Web Site: 500 Festival Parade
2025 ticket prices are $28-$50
Tickets for sale at Tix.com
and is the 3rd largest parade in the USA.
Over 200,000 spectators will line the streets
of downtown Indianapolis to witness the floats,
enormous helium balloons, renowned figures,
esteemed guests, top-notch bands, and all
33 Indy 500 drivers in action.
The parade starts at noon.
It is televised nationally on Peacock and locally
on WTHR, Channel 13.
Web Site: 500 Festival Parade
2025 ticket prices are $28-$50
Tickets for sale at Tix.com
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| SATURDAY MAY 3 |
~25,000 people run 13.1 miles through
Indy, including a lap of the motor speedway.
Note: spectators must remain outside the
IMS grounds.
There is also a milder 5k race.
A free expo takes place the two days
prior to the race at the Lucas Oil Stadium
North Exhibit Hall.
More Information
Indy, including a lap of the motor speedway.
Note: spectators must remain outside the
IMS grounds.
There is also a milder 5k race.
A free expo takes place the two days
prior to the race at the Lucas Oil Stadium
North Exhibit Hall.
More Information
The Little 500
April 26, 2025
This is a 50-mile bicycle race around a 1/4
mile cinder track at Indiana University. It
has been taking place since 1951.
The race was featured in the 1979 Oscar
winning movie "Breaking Away".
The race is ran as a relay, with each team
consisting of 4 riders.
It is the largest collegiate bike race in the
United States and is attended by 25.000
people.
I.U. is in Bloomington, 30 miles south of
Indianapolis.
The race starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $40.
More Information.
April 26, 2025
This is a 50-mile bicycle race around a 1/4
mile cinder track at Indiana University. It
has been taking place since 1951.
The race was featured in the 1979 Oscar
winning movie "Breaking Away".
The race is ran as a relay, with each team
consisting of 4 riders.
It is the largest collegiate bike race in the
United States and is attended by 25.000
people.
I.U. is in Bloomington, 30 miles south of
Indianapolis.
The race starts at 2 p.m. Tickets are $40.
More Information.
The race was started by the son of 1919 Indy 500
Winner Howdy Wilcox, who modeled it after the Indy
500 with 200 Laps.
Winner Howdy Wilcox, who modeled it after the Indy
500 with 200 Laps.
History Notes
"The Night Before The 500" was a midget
race that ran from 1946-1958 at the 16th
Street Speedway - across the street from
IMS. It was a 1/4-mile asphalt track.
Lucas Oil has tagged this race as the
Hoosier Hundred. The Hoosier 100
was an annual Sprint Car race ran in May
on the 1-mile dirt oval at the Indiana State
Fairgrounds from 1955-2019.
"The Night Before The 500" was a midget
race that ran from 1946-1958 at the 16th
Street Speedway - across the street from
IMS. It was a 1/4-mile asphalt track.
Lucas Oil has tagged this race as the
Hoosier Hundred. The Hoosier 100
was an annual Sprint Car race ran in May
on the 1-mile dirt oval at the Indiana State
Fairgrounds from 1955-2019.
* Brett Michaels (from the band Poison)
* All-American Rejects
* All-American Rejects
2025 Performers:
Oliver Heldens
Kayzo
Sammy Virji
Illenium
Two Friends
Oliver Heldens
Kayzo
Sammy Virji
Illenium
Two Friends
Rev Indy Party
Breakfast at the Brickyard
Carb Day Concert
Snake Pit Concert
Breakfast at the Brickyard
Carb Day Concert
Snake Pit Concert
Mini-Marathon
Mecum Auction
Last Row Party
Indy Memorabilia
500 Parade
Legends Day Concert
500 Awards Banwuet
Mecum Auction
Last Row Party
Indy Memorabilia
500 Parade
Legends Day Concert
500 Awards Banwuet
List of Parade Grand Marshals - since 1960
List of 500 Queens - since 1959
List of 500 Queens - since 1959
List of 500 Queens - since 1959
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