Fun Facts About Indy 500 Schedule

Here are some fried facts (fun, quirky, and lesser-known tidbits) about the Indy 500 schedule that might surprise you:

1. The Race Used to Be Held on Memorial Day—No Matter What

For decades, the Indy 500 was always run on May 30, regardless of the day of the week. That changed in 1974 when it moved to the last Sunday in May to accommodate a three-day weekend.

2. The First Indy 500 Was Almost a Failure

The inaugural race in 1911 was scheduled for May 30, but heavy rain pushed it to May 31. Only about 80,000 spectators showed up (compared to 400,000 today).

3. The Month of May Tradition Was Almost Lost

In 2020, due to the pandemic, the Indy 500 was postponed to August—the first time it wasn’t held in May since 1946 (when it was delayed due to WWII).

4. The Fastest Schedule Change Ever?

In 1986, rain forced the race to be halted after 18 laps. Officials rescheduled the remaining 482 miles for the next day—making it the only Indy 500 split over two days.

5. Carb Day Wasn’t Always About Partying

'Carb Day' (short for Carburetion Day) was originally the final practice day when teams tuned their engines. Now, it’s a massive fan festival with concerts and beer chugging.

6. The Indy 500 Has Never Been Canceled for War… Almost

The race ran every year from 1911–1941, paused during WWII (1942–1945), then resumed in 1946. Unlike the Daytona 500, which started in 1959, the Indy 500’s history is older than world wars.

7. The Latest Indy 500 Ever?

The 1976 race was delayed four times due to rain, finally running on May 31—the latest calendar date in history (tied with the first race in 1911).

8. The Shortest Indy 500?

The 2020 race (held in August) was run without fans due to COVID-19—making it the quietest (and strangest) Indy 500 ever.

9. The '500' Wasn’t Always 500 Miles

The very first Indy 300 was planned as a 300-mile race, but organizers changed it to 500 miles at the last minute to outdo other races. Good call.

10. The Indy 500 Once Had a 'Race Eve' Parade… of Cars

From 1957–1964, fans could drive their cars on the track the night before the race in the '500 Festival Parade.' Imagine cruising at 5 mph on the same bricks as the pros!

BONUS: The Indy 500 Has Its Own Time Zone

Okay, not really—but since 1997, the race starts at 12:45 PM ET (not noon) to maximize TV ratings.

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