In 2009, it was held on May 24, 2009.
The 2014 Indy 500 was held on May 25, 2014. It was won by Ryan Hunter Reay
The Indianapolis 500 is held in Speedway, Indiana. The town of Speedway is an enclave suburb of Indianapolis.
The Indy 500 Breakfast at the Brickyard is an Indianapolis tradition that celebrates the success of the Indy 500. It takes place at the track the morning of Pole Day. Distinguished guests are mayors from around the state. The 33 500 Festival Princesses also attend the event. The Indianapolis 500 Queen is crowned at this event. In 2012, special guests are Indy 500 legends Parnelli Jones and Tom Sneva. For more Indy 500 events, visit the Related Question.
It was held on Memorial Day every year but in the mid 70's started running the race on the Sunday, one day before Memorial Day.
May is the month for the Indianapolis 500. Time trials are in early May and the race is Memorial Day weekend.
The driver who famously raced at both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day is Tony Stewart. He achieved this feat on May 28, 2001, although he only participated in the Indy 500 as a driver for Chip Ganassi Racing. Stewart completed the Indy 500 before flying to Charlotte Motor Speedway to compete in the Coca-Cola 600, making it a remarkable day in motorsports history.
Carb Day, the traditional practice day for the Indy 500, was moved to Friday in 2002. Prior to that, it was held on the Thursday before the race. The change aimed to enhance fan attendance and create a more festive atmosphere leading up to the event. This adjustment has since become a staple of the Indianapolis 500 race weekend.
The first "500" was held at the Speedway on Memorial Day, May 30, 1911.
The Indianapolis 500 car race is held in Indianapolis, Indiana every Memorial Day.
It is held each year over the Memorial Day weekend.
The Indianapolis 500 is held on the Memorial Day weekend.
The Indianapolis 500 takes place the Sunday before Memorial day. This date fall in the month of May.