The Indianapolis 500 — 'The Greatest Spectacle in Racing' — runs every Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, drawing one of the largest crowds in all of sports. This countdown targets the expected race day; confirm with IndyCar.
First held in 1911, the Indy 500 is 200 laps around the 2.5-mile oval — 500 miles. The winner traditionally celebrates by drinking a bottle of milk in Victory Lane, a quirk dating back to 1936.
The race runs on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend in late May. This countdown tracks the expected date — check the official schedule for confirmation.