INDIANAPOLIS — As hundreds of thousands of people convene in Indianapolis for the “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing”, thousands more will head into the Circle City for a weekend full of musical entertainment.
The Indy 500 weekend has become a staple for music lovers and concert-goers. Beginning with Carb Day on Friday and culminating with the Snake Pit on Race Day, fans can take in a myriad of music genres and vibes.
Carb Day
The Month of May party truly gets started on Friday with Carb Day at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
This year, along with on track activity, Carb Day will feature performances from George Thorogood & The Destroyers and Gin Blossoms.
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“Carb Day is the unofficial start to summer and the kickoff to race weekend for many of our fans; they take the day off from work and spend it at IMS,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “From on-track action like the final practice and Pit Stop Challenge to hip DJs and cool rock concerts, it’s a day like no other at the Racing Capital of the World. George Thorogood & The Destroyers, as well as Gin Blossoms and Kid Quill, are a great addition to a full day of entertainment.”
Tickets for Carb Day start at $45.
Full Carb Day schedule:
8 a.m. Gates Open
11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Indianapolis 500 practice
2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. Indy 500 Pit Stop Challenge
3 – 6 p.m. Carb Day Concert (Gates open at 2 p.m.)
The Carb Day stage is located in the infield closest to turn three.
Legend’s Day Concert
One of country music’s fastest rising stars will headline Legends Day during the Month of May this year.
Riley Green, known for hit songs like “There Was This Girl” and “I Wish Grandpas Never Died”, will headline the Legends Day concert at Everwise Amphitheater at White River State Park.
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The concert is again set for the night before the Indy 500.
“The countdown to the green flag on Race Day is full of unmatched energy and excitement,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “While fans sing along to hits by Riley Green at the Firestone Legends Day Concert at a fantastic venue in downtown Indianapolis, IMS will be ready to welcome more than 300,000 at 6 a.m. the following morning.”
Tickets for the Legends Day concert are still on sale through LiveNation.
Snake Pit
This year’s festival inside Turn 3 of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway oval on Indianapolis 500 race day will be headlined by DJ and producer Excision.
Dom Dolla, Gryffin, Sullivan King and Timmy Trumpet will also perform at the concert.
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“The Indy 500 Coors Light Snake Pit is one of the most epic parties of Race Weekend,” IMS President J. Douglas Boles said. “Experiencing the Indy 500 from the Snake Pit is unforgettable and is a May highlight for many of our fans. This incredible lineup is can’t-miss for music enthusiasts from all over.”
General admission and VIP tickets for the Snake Pit are on sale for $55 and $160.
Snake pit ticket holders must be 18 years old for entrance into the Snake Pit.
The Snake Pit Schedule is as follows:
8:15 a.m. Timmy Trumpet
9:15 a.m. Sullivan King
10:30 a.m. Gryffin
11:45 a.m. Pause for Indy 500 pre-race
12:50 p.m. Excision
2:20 p.m. Dom Dolla
A reminder of the rules for what is allowed in the IMS gates on race day — even if you’re planning to only enjoy the show and not the race.
The National BDPA Conference is returning to Indianapolis this summer, bringing together technology professionals, students and industry leaders from across the country for four days of networking, mentorship and innovation-focused programming.
(WISH) — The American Red Cross urges eligible donors to give blood and platelets this month at new donation centers in Indianapolis and Noblesville.
Donors have a chance to win tickets to the June 4 Indiana Fever game vs. the Atlanta Dream and receive a beach towel while supplies last.
The drives aim to ensure a stable blood supply during summer, with specific incentives offered for donations made through May 31.
The Indianapolis center is at 1510 N. Meridian St. The Noblesville center is at 14765 Hazel Dell Crossing.
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To make an appointment, call 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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At the Indianapolis 500, some winners become legends.
The Unsers became a dynasty.
Their family story at Indy began in 1958, when Jerry Unser became the first of the clan to qualify for the 500.
It was an early sign of what was to come, but also a reminder of racing’s danger and cost.
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The Unser name would rise with glory, but it would always carry grief, sacrifice, and the weight of expectation.
Bobby Unser pushed the family legacy forward with his 1968 Indianapolis 500 victory, a bold and defining win that helped plant the Unsers firmly in Speedway history.
Then Al Unser took that standard even higher. His wins in 1970 and 1971 showed rare control, speed, and consistency, and helped turn the family’s success into something larger than a hot streak.
It became tradition.
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By the time Al Unser Jr. won the 1992 Indianapolis 500, the moment felt bigger than one race.
His emotional triumph made him the first second-generation driver to win Indy, connecting father and son in one of the event’s most meaningful chapters.
The family’s nine total victories across four decades remain one of the most powerful records in race history.
For the Unsers, Indy was never just a track.
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