The economic development group wants the nickname to capitalize on Indy’s motorsports fame.
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Posted inPublic Editor
What we learn about Indy newsrooms by comparing coverage of the Indy 500
Each newsroom sets out to do something different.
Posted inSports
Sights from the greatest spectacle in racing
See photos from the 110th running of the Indy 500.
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Carb Day is their runway
Race fans dress to express during the kick-off for Indy 500 weekend.
Posted inArts & Culture
Academy Award winning actor Brendan Fraser to serve as Indianapolis 500’s honorary starter
Fraser was born in Indianapolis and will return to his hometown to appear atop the flag stand above Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s iconic yard of bricks for the start of the May 24 race.
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Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.
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Caitlin Clark has been named the Indianapolis 500 grand marshal
The Indiana Fever star’s basketball schedule prevented her from previously participating in race week activities.
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Rob Gronkowski named grand marshal of Indianapolis 500 Snake Pit for 2nd straight year
The sold-out race is scheduled to be run Sunday.
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IDEM to Speedway: Urine trouble
Race day crowds often push the town’s wastewater treatment plant past its pollutant limit. The solution will cost $14 million.
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Indianapolis 500 reserved seating sells out a week earlier than in 2025
The local television broadcast delay will be lifted.
