There is a lot of lore associated with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy 500. Below is a sampling of what makes this track and this race so unique.
Pre-Race Ceremonies: Patriotism and pride take center stage before the race with an invocation, a stirring playing of “Taps,” and then the singing of “America the Beautiful,” “God Bless America,” "The Star-Spangled Banner," and “Back Home Again in Indiana.”
Start Your Engines: Roger Penke gives the starting command by saying “Gentlemen, start your engines!”