Indianapolis 500 (2026)
📅 Sunday, May 24, 2026
📝 About Indianapolis 500 (2026)
Held annually on Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911, the Indy 500 is the oldest major automobile race still in existence and draws over 300,000 spectators, making it the largest single-day sporting event in the world by attendance. Drivers complete 200 laps around the 2.5-mile oval at average speeds exceeding 230 mph, pushing the limits of open-wheel racing technology and human endurance. The race's traditions are deeply embedded in American culture, from the winner drinking milk in Victory Lane to the singing of 'Back Home Again in Indiana.' Only three drivers have won the race four times: A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Helio Castroneves.
📋 Quick Facts
- Date
- Sunday, May 24, 2026
- Day of the Week
- Sunday
- Days Remaining
- 23
- Category
- Sports
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
There are 23 days until Indianapolis 500 (2026) on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Indianapolis 500 (2026) is on Sunday, May 24, 2026.
Held annually on Memorial Day weekend at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911, the Indy 500 is the oldest major automobile race still in existence and draws over 300,000 spectators, making it the largest single-day sporting event in the world by attendance. Drivers complete 200 laps around the 2.5-mile oval at average speeds exceeding 230 mph, pushing the limits of open-wheel racing technology and human endurance. The race's traditions are deeply embedded in American culture, from the winner drinking milk in Victory Lane to the singing of 'Back Home Again in Indiana.' Only three drivers have won the race four times: A.J. Foyt, Al Unser, and Helio Castroneves.
Indianapolis 500 (2026) falls on a Sunday.