

Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
May 13 - 25

Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
Sunday, May 25
It’s the buzz of energy in the Indiana air. It’s the sense of pride racing through your heart. It’s that feeling connecting you to “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” It’s time to come Back Home Again Sunday, May 25 for the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge.
2026 Schedule: Coming soon, information below is for the 2025 event.
All times eastern time
6:00 AM - 4:00 PM
8:45 AM - 10:10 AM
Borg Warner Trophy March to the Bricks
Departing from the South end of Gasoline Alley
9:00 AM - 9:20 AM
Cars to Pit Lane
9:00 AM
500 Festival Princess Laps
9:30 AM
Celebrity Red Carpet
10:26 AM
On the Banks of the Wabash
Purdue Band
10:30 AM
Cars To Grid On Frontstretch
10:32 AM
IU Health Helicopter arrives with Green Flag
10:40 AM
Former Winners Lap
10:56 AM
Historic Cars Lap
11:25 AM
Military Appreciation Lap
11:47 AM
Driver Introductions
Trackside Yard of Bricks Stage
12:11 PM
America the Beautiful
Ephraim Owens
12:19 PM
Rifle Volley
12:20 PM
Taps
12:21 PM
God Bless America
Arturo Chacón-Cruz
12:24 PM
National Anthem
Natalie Grant - Trackside Yard of Bricks Stage
12:29 PM
"Drivers, to your cars" Command
12:36 PM
12:38 PM
Command to Start Engines
Roger Penske - Victory Podium
12:45 PM
Green Flag of the 109th Running of the Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge
Casey Irsay Foyt - Honorary Starter