Geography

• The Indy 500 takes place in the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana, in Marion county.
  
  

Broadcast

• The race has been broadcast over the radio since 1952 on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Radio Network, and on television since 1965.
  
  

Identification

• The Indy 500 features a 500-mile race between IndyCar-class formula cars, an open-seat style of racers.
  
  

Time Frame

• The Indy 500 is always held over the Memorial Day weekend.
  
  

Memorabilia

• The Indy 500 has created lasting memorabilia that is highly collected and sought after. There is even a National Indy 500 Collectors Club.
  
  

Famous Ties

• Some of the famous Indy 500 winners include Rick Mears, Wilbur Shaw and Helio Castroneves.