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Destiny Lewis shows off her outfit May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy

It’s the Friday before the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. More importantly, it’s Miller Lite Carb Day.

For some, Carb Day is about catching the practice laps or watching the Counting Crows play on stage. For others, it’s all about the style check.

Between the sounds of zooming cars and chanting party goers, you can find a lot of black and white looks, along with red, white and blue, plus other styles that transcend classic trackside trends.

From hot dogs to stars and stripes, see what racing fans wore on the opening day of race weekend.

Henry Jemilo, 10, cheers for the Wienermobiles on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Korey Simpson shows off his beer belt May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy

Amber Johnson poses in her hot dog themed outfit May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy

Bryce Tolle talks about his memories of Carb Day throughout the years May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “Coming to carb day is just part of being from Indy,” Tolle said. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Tessa Garber poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Keith Overman and Seth Nycum dress up as characters from the tv series “Righteous Gemstones” on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Ronnie Lynch poses with racing fans May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Andrew Aceituno shows off his Captain Underpants costume May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Isabella Bates poses for a portrait with underwear on her head May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Kyle Smith shows off his American themed robe May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Greg Davis poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy

Marquise McClendon poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Lauren Waterman and Emma Selbin observe the race track May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy

Matt Ingalls poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy

Marc Schultz and Karen Schultz show off their Wienermobiles on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Kamryn Garber poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Laura Stigers and Brayden Stigers show off their hot dog themed outfits May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Brett Phelps/Mirror Indy/CatchLight Local/Report for America

Erica Rodrigues and Jose Luster dance around the Snake Pit on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Credit: Abra Richardson/Mirror Indy

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Carb Day is their runway

by Brett Phelps and Abra Richardson, Mirror Indy
May 22, 2026

<h1>Carb Day is their runway</h1>
<p class="byline">by Brett Phelps and Abra Richardson, Mirror Indy <br />May 22, 2026</p>
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<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_07.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82567" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Destiny Lewis shows off her outfit May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
<p>It's the Friday before the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500. More importantly, it's Miller Lite Carb Day.</p>
<p>For some, Carb Day is about catching the practice laps or watching the Counting Crows play on stage. For others, it’s all about the style check.</p>
<p>Between the sounds of zooming cars and chanting party goers, you can find a lot of black and white looks, along with red, white and blue, plus other styles that transcend classic trackside trends. </p>
<p>From hot dogs to stars and stripes, see what racing fans wore on the opening day of race weekend.</p>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_17.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82583" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Henry Jemilo, 10, cheers for the Wienermobiles on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_16.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82582" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Korey Simpson shows off his beer belt May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
</p></div>
<div class="wp-block-column">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_21.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82587" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Amber Johnson poses in her hot dog themed outfit May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
</p></div>
</p></div>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_13.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82572" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Bryce Tolle talks about his memories of Carb Day throughout the years May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. “Coming to carb day is just part of being from Indy,” Tolle said.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_11.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82570" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Tessa Garber poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_01.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82561" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Keith Overman and Seth Nycum dress up as characters from the tv series “Righteous Gemstones” on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_06.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82566" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Ronnie Lynch poses with racing fans May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
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<div class="wp-block-column">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_12.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82571" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Andrew Aceituno shows off his Captain Underpants costume May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
</p></div>
<div class="wp-block-column">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_09.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82568" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Isabella Bates poses for a portrait with underwear on her head May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
</p></div>
<div class="wp-block-column">
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_02.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82562" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kyle Smith shows off his American themed robe May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
</p></div>
</p></div>
<figure class="wp-block-image alignwide size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_19.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82585" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Greg Davis poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_23.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82589" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Marquise McClendon poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_03.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82563" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Lauren Waterman and Emma Selbin observe the race track May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
</p></div>
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<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_04.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82564" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Matt Ingalls poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
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<figure class="wp-block-image alignfull size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_18.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82584" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Marc Schultz and Karen Schultz show off their Wienermobiles on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_10.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82569" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Kamryn Garber poses for a portrait May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_14.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82573" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Laura Stigers and Brayden Stigers show off their hot dog themed outfits May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><img src="https://mirrorindy.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/20260522_CarbDay_BP_22.jpg" alt="" class="wp-image-82588" /><figcaption class="wp-element-caption">Erica Rodrigues and Jose Luster dance around the Snake Pit on May 22, 2026, on Carb Day ahead of the 110th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.</figcaption></figure>
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