Now Stay Tuned

Overview

The Indianapolis Motor Speedway Museum (IMS Museum)’s newest exhibition, “Now Stay Tuned”, is located in The Chip Ganassi Gallery in the Lower Level.

“Now Stay Tuned” explores how broadcasting the Indianapolis 500 helped make the race a global phenomenon. The title is a nod to Sid Collins’ famous phrase, “now stay tuned for ‘The Greatest Spectacle in Racing’”, which was created by copywriter Alice Greene in 1955.

Guests will hear the voices of generations past as they’re immersed in different eras of broadcasting. With sections including IMS Radio Network, ABC’s Wide World of Sports, and present-day FOX Sports coverage, guests will learn and listen to the voices of beloved broadcasters who have led race coverage, from Sid Collins and Paul Page to Jim McKay and Bob Jenkins.

“The IMS Museum staff has done a remarkable job of putting ‘Now Stay Tuned’ together. This exhibit showcases the tools and stories of the history of broadcasting, an industry I was proud to be part of for 47 years," said former chief announcer Paul Page. “Throughout my career, I watched radio, then television, grow and this room is full of memories.”

The exhibit also dives into the evolution of technology, with artifacts including an early radio from 1924, a television receiver from 1948, to a modern-day audio mixing board from IMS Radio Network. Additionally, Marcus Ericsson's 2022 Indianapolis 500 winning car will showcase how onboard cameras are utilized today.

Guests will also have the chance to become announcers themselves by stepping into a broadcast booth and recording their own race call from pre-selected years.

“The stories of the Indianapolis 500 couldn’t be told without people like Sid Collins, Paul Page, and now, Will Buxton,” said Jason Vansickle, Vice President of Curation and Education. “Many people have fond memories of listening or watching the race growing up, and this exhibit honors the legacies of those broadcasters.”