Experience the world's largest one-day sporting event with the Indy 500

The Indianapolis 500 is one of the world's most iconic motorsport races and an experience that every racing enthusiast should experience at least once in their lifetime. With over 300,000 spectators on site each year, the race combines speed, tradition and a uniquely American atmosphere that is unparalleled in motorsport.

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Indy 500 - Racing history since 1911

The Indianapolis 500 races at the legendary Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval track in Indiana, USA. Known as "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing", the race is one of the most prestigious races in motorsport, along with the Monaco Grand Prix and the Le Mans 24 Hours.

The drivers reach speeds of over 370 km/h while chugging wheel-to-wheel for over 500 miles (805 kilometers). The combination of raw speed, strategy and drama makes the Indy 500 one of the world's most spectacular motorsport experiences.

Indianapolis Motor Speedway - The Cathedral of Racing

Indianapolis Motor Speedway is one of the world's most classic racing arenas. The 2.5-mile-long oval has been home to the Indy 500 since its inaugural race in 1911 and is one of the most historic sites in international motorsport.

In addition to the competition itself, the competition week offers training, qualifications, fan activities and the traditional parade through Indianapolis. The city lives and breathes motorsport throughout the event, creating an atmosphere that's hard to find anywhere else in the world.

An experience beyond the race itself

The Indy 500 is about much more than racing. From the classic traditional line-up on the starting grid to the winner drinking milk in Victory Lane, the race is filled with unique moments that have made the race world famous.

For many motorsports fans, a trip to Indianapolis is a dream destination and a chance to experience American sports culture at the very highest level.