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Got your Indy 500 outfit planned? Here are some tips that combine tradition, utility
Tortoises race in the Zoopolis 500 at the Indianapolis Zoo
Tortoises race to the fruit Wednesday, May 22, 2024, during the 45th running of the Zoopolis 500 at the Indianapolis Zoo.
Brett Phelps/IndyStar
What should you wear to the Indianapolis 500?
Summer casual is the vibe when headed for the stands.
Traditionally, many have taken to the track in their best checkered flag or stars and stripes motifs.
We spoke with the good people at Good Neighbor, the 850 Mass Ave. clothing boutique for tips on dressing for the May 26 spectacle.
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For the ladies, store manager Lillian Willis recommends the classics.
Denim shorts are a hot item
The store likes to stock Levi’s that hit mid-thigh to appeal to a broad range of customers, she said.
Opt for overalls
Check them out in either pants or shorts.
Top with tanks
The bra-friendly tank tops, in square or scoop necks, work well with their shorts or overalls, Willis said.
Cool socks
Retro striped tube socks can bring fun to an outfit, Willis said. Good Neighbor has two-toned pairs, one white with black stripes, and another white with red stripes.
Comfy shoes
Think a fashion sneaker along the lines of the Gola Women’s Badminton Plimsoll.
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Skip the purse
A nylon crossbody bag is more sporty alternative to a weighty purse.
What’s the bag size limit for the Indianapolis 500?
Bags and coolers larger than 18”x14”x14” in size are not allowed in the facility. Each person is allowed one bag and one cooler.
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Basic T-shirts
For the fellas, T-shirts and shirts are the go-to combination, Willis said.
Keep them classy. No offensive or obscene clothing, signs or flags are allowed.
Consider linen-blend shorts
They’re a lightweight and fashionable choice, Willis said.
Of course, attendees need to consider the weather when dressing for the day.
What’s the weather forecast for the Indy 500?
Expect showers and thunderstorms and a high near 79 degrees, says the National Weather Service.
Contact IndyStar reporter Cheryl V. Jackson at cheryl.jackson@indystar.com or 317-444-6264. Follow her on X: @cherylvjackson.

Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis Housing Agency considers new management company

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) – The Indianapolis Housing Agency (IHA) may get some help managing properties that are dealing with a lack of resources.
IHA’s new CEO Yvonda Bean will join her first IHA Board of Commissioners meeting since starting the job on Tuesday. According to the agenda, the IHA Board of Commissioners will consider a property management contract with Bradley for the Laurelwood and Rowney Terrace apartments.
Both properties are among the eight formerly operated by Hayes Gibson Property Services (HGPS).
I-Team 8 found many of the former HGPS apartments plagued with unaddressed maintenance issues, boarded up units, and some signs of squatting. HGPS ended its agreement with IHA in January, and blamed IHA for overdue repairs.
Laurelwood has also faced its own challenges, including a tragic shooting in January that killed a 14-year old dancer.
IHA told News 8 it’s struggled to address problems at the former HGPS properties because of staffing and lingering issues from multiple cyber attacks.
Also on the agenda is a request to execute property management contracts with Paths, but the meeting notice doesn’t list which properties that agreement would cover.
The IHA Board of Commissioners will meet in the 16 Park Community Building at 1 p.m. Tuesday
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Colts salary cap update: 2025 cap hits for 10 free agent signings

Here is a look at the Indianapolis Colts salary cap situation and the 2025 salary cap hits for their 10 free agent signings.
Following the Indianapolis Colts making several outside signings during the first wave of NFL free agency, what are the 2025 salary cap hits for those players and how much cap space is now available for GM Chris Ballard?
Colts free-agent signings
Along with reworking Braden Smith’s contract to free up needed salary cap space, that move, plus the moves above, are what has taken place so far for the Colts.
According to Over the Cap, the Colts currently have $21.07 million in available cap space. Compared to the rest of the NFL, this ranks 21st in terms of available spending.
However, not all of that is going to be used in free agency. There are additional salary cap expenses coming down the road, such as signing the incoming draft class, and making sure there are in-season reserves, among other costs.
Realistically, we may see some depth additions here and there between now and the draft, but the bulk of the Colts’ offseason roster reshaping will now come via the NFL draft.
With help from Over the Cap, here are the salary cap hits in 2025 for the Colts’ free agent signings and re-signings:
CB Charvarius Ward: $9.02 million
QB Daniel Jones: $13.65 million
S Cam Bynum: $7.01 million
WR Ashton Dulin: $2.27 million
IDL Neville Gallimore: $1.13 million
OL Danny Pinter: $1.33 million
RB Khalil Herbert: N/A
CB Corey Ballentine: N/A
K Spencer Shrader: $960,000
Wesley French: N/A
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Jacob Hamlin Obliterates Another Division II Record With 14:51.81 1650 Free In Indianapolis

2025 NCAA Division II Swimming & Diving Championship
University of Tampa sophomore Jacob Hamlin has done it again, breaking his third NCAA Division II record of the week at the 2025 NCAA Championships. His winning performance also represents a sweep of his events at this competition, meaning he’s gone 4-for-4 over the weekend.
Hamlin finished the men’s 1650-yard freestyle in 14:51.81, which broke the old record by exactly 3.21 seconds. He held the previous record with a time of 14:55.02, which he put on the board at the Gamecock Invite in November. Prior to his November record-setting swim, the mark was held by Fabio Dalu of McKendree University, who swam 14:55.12 to win the 2021 NCAA D2 title.
All-Time Top Performers, NCAA D2 Men’s 1650 Free:
- Jacob Hamlin, Tampa – 14:51.81 (2025)
- Fabio Dalu, McKendree – 14:55.12 (2021)
- Mohamed Khalil Ben Ajmia, Wayne State – 14:57.68 (2024)
- Mitchell Snyder, Drury – 15:00.51 (2009)
- Cedric Buessing, UIndy – 15:02.54 (2023)
Hamlin’s time would have come very close to qualifying for this year’s NCAA Division I Championship meet, where the slowest qualifier is seeded at 14:48.80.
Hamlin had never broken 15 minutes prior to this season. He was 15:01.66 at the 2023 Gamecock Invite before adding about 15 seconds to place 6th at last year’s NCAA Championships (15:16.22).
The biggest contributing factor to Hamlin’s new record was his final 350 yards, which accounted for 2.80 of his 3.21-second time drop. In his record swim tonight, he split 55.12, 54.98, and 53.91 on the final three 100s before finishing in 25.31 for the final 50. In his previous record swim, he split 55.96, 55.70, and 54.48 for the final three 100s before clocking 25.98 over the final 50.
Splits Comparison:
Previous NCAA Record | New NCAA Record | |
2024 Gamecock Invitational |
2025 NCAA Division II Championships |
|
100y | 50.07 | 49.74 |
200y | 53.73 | 53.59 |
300y | 54.27 | 54.27 |
400y | 54.35 | 54.98 |
500y | 54.61 | 54.67 |
600y | 54.81 | 54.29 |
700y | 54.49 | 54.57 |
800y | 54.52 | 54.15 |
900y | 54.04 | 54.06 |
1000y | 53.91 | 54.32 |
1100y | 54.53 | 54.18 |
1200y | 54.75 | 54.57 |
1300y | 54.82 | 55.10 |
1400y | 55.96 | 55.12 |
1500y | 55.70 | 54.98 |
1600y | 54.48 | 53.91 |
Final 50 | 25.98 | 25.31 |
Total Time | 14:55.02 | 14:51.81 |
Earlier in the meet, Hamlin set NCAA Division II records in both the 500 and 1000 freestyles. On night two, he annihilated his own 1000 record, lowering it from 8:53.99 to 8:47.23. On Friday, he touched the wall in 4:14.62 to take down Cedric Buessing‘s record of 4:16.15, which was set just last month.
In addition to his three record swims this week, Hamlin also threw down a 1:33.38 to win the 200 free on Thursday. It was a tight battle against McKendree freshman Volodymyr Gavrysh, who finished closely behind in 1:33.63.
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