South Bend prepares for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’ at Indianapolis Motor Speedway

SOUTH BEND, Ind. (WNDU) – South Bend is officially in “This is May” mode.

The Tire Rack’s corporate headquarters on Wednesday night was one of the race themed community events popping up across Indiana ahead of the Indy 500.

It is all part of the buildup to the 110th running of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” on May 24 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Organizers say the point is simple, get people together, decorate, and have fun.

Across the state, you will start seeing checkered flags, black and white drapes and homemade race day decor on porches and at businesses.

“When you say Indianapolis 500, you say Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it has Indianapolis in the name, but it really is an Indiana asset. The reason it is getting ready to have its 110th running of the Indy 500 is because of the way this entire state has embraced it,” said Doug Boles president of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Indy Car series. “The Indianapolis 500 and the Speedway is responsible for about $1.1 billion in economic impact across our state.”

In South Bend, it is a reminder that you do not have to be in Indianapolis to feel the buzz.

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