| Sun, May 4 |
INDIANAPOLIS STAR PRESENTS THE UNSERS OPENING DAY/ROOKIE ORIENTATION - $5 admission; 12 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Program |
11 a.m. |
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Unser Honorary Lap, with Al Unser and Al Unser Jr. |
11:20 a.m. |
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National Anthem performed by Tracey Dubuc, Victory Circle |
11:57 a.m. |
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Honorary Starter: Greg Ballard, Mayor of Indianapolis |
11:59 a.m. |
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Rookie Orientation Program |
Noon-5 p.m. |
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Unser Family Q&A with Al Unser, Al Unser Jr., Al Unser III, Robby Unser and Johnny Unser, Coke Zero Stage |
1-1:30 p.m. |
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Unser Family Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza |
1:30-2:30 p.m. |
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Live Music by Healing Sixes, Coke Zero Stage |
2:30-3:30 p.m. |
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Live Music by Healing Sixes, Coke Zero Stage |
4-5 p.m. |
| Mon, May 5 |
ROOKIE ORIENTATION - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Honorary Starter: Ron Hunter, IUPUI Men's Basketball Coach |
11:57 a.m. |
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Rookie Orientation Program |
Noon-5 p.m. |
| Tue, May 6 |
PRACTICE - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
Noon-6 p.m. |
| Wed, May 7 |
PRACTICE - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Honorary Starter: Brad Stevens, Butler University Men's Basketball Coach |
11:57 a.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
Noon-6 p.m. |
| Thu, May 8 |
PRACTICE - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Honorary Starter: Tom Crean, Indiana University Men's Basketball Coach |
11:57 a.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
Noon-6 p.m. |
| Fri, May 9 |
FAST FRIDAY - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Temporary Tattoos |
10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 |
11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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AAA Trading Pin Distribution - MotoGP Garage 34 |
11 a.m. |
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Indy Racing League Executives Q&A, Coke Zero Stage |
11:15-11:45 a.m. |
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Honorary Starters: Pete & Sam Loeffler of Chevelle |
11:59 a.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
Noon-6 p.m. |
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Music by DJ Orion, Coke Zero Stage |
4-6 p.m. |
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Live Music by Chevelle, Coke Zero Stage |
6-7 p.m. |
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Pole Day Qualifying Draw |
6:15 p.m. |
| Sat, May 10 |
POLE DAY QUALIFYING - $10 admission; 5 and under free; Two-for-one coupon available in the Indianapolis Star on Fri., May 9
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Public Gates Open |
7 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
9 a.m.-11 a.m. |
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1070 The Fan Run for the Indy 500 Pole Simulator Contest, MotoGP Garage #35 |
10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Face Painters, Pagoda Plaza |
10 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Chevrolet Corvette Trading Pin and IndyCar Series Driver Trading Cards (Set 1 of 3) Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34 |
11 a.m. |
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Living Statues, Pagoda Plaza |
11 a.m.-3 p.m. |
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CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 |
11 am.-4 p.m. |
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National Anthem performed by Whitney Thetford, Victory Circle |
11:57 a.m. |
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PEAK Motor Oil Pole Qualifications |
Noon-6 p.m. |
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Legends of the 1968 Indy 500 Q&A, featuring Bill Vukovich Jr. and Mel Kenyon, Coke Zero Stage |
1-1:30 p.m. |
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Music by DJ Orion, Coke Zero Stage |
1:30-2:45 p.m. |
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Legends of the 1968 Indy 500 Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza |
1:45-2:45 p.m. |
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Live Music by Ludo, Coke Zero Stage |
3-3:45 p.m. |
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Live Music by Yellowcard, Coke Zero Stage |
4-5 p.m. |
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PEAK Motor Oil Pole Award presented by AutoZone Winner Ceremony |
6 p.m. |
| Sun, May 11 |
SECOND DAY QUALIFYING - $10 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Face Painters, Pagoda Plaza |
10 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
10:15 a.m.-11:15 a.m. |
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American Dairy Association Trading Pin Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34 |
11 a.m. |
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National Anthem performed by Holly Lynn, Victory Circle |
11:57 a.m. |
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Qualifications |
Noon-6 p.m. |
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Living Statues, Pagoda Plaza |
12:30-4 p.m. |
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Tom Sneva Q&A, 1983 Indy 500 Winner, Coke Zero Stage |
1-1:30 p.m. |
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Tom Sneva Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza |
1:45-2:45 p.m. |
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Live Music by The Bravery, Coke Zero Stage |
3-4:15 p.m. |
| Mon, May 12 |
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
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| Tue, May 13 |
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
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| Wed, May 14 |
PRACTICE - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 am.-6 p.m. |
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Honorary Starter: Jon Laski, 2008 Purdue Grand Prix Winner and IUPUI Student |
11:57 a.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
Noon-6 p.m. |
| Thu, May 15 |
PRACTICE - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Honorary Starter: Danny Granger, Indiana Pacers |
11:57 a.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
Noon-6 p.m. |
| Fri, May 16 |
PRACTICE - $5 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Honorary Starter: Fred Redmer, took photo used on 2008 Indy 500 ticket |
11:57 a.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
Noon-6 p.m. |
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Live Music by Psychodots, Coke Zero Stage |
2-3 p.m. |
| Sat, May 17 |
COKE ZERO 500 COLLEGE FEST/THIRD DAY QUALIFYING - $10 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Tailgate Toss Tournament |
8 a.m.-5 p.m. |
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Temporary Tattoos, Plaza |
8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
10:15-11:15 a.m. |
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Chevrolet Corvette Trading Pin and IndyCar Series Driver Trading Cards (Set 2 of 3) Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34 |
11 a.m. |
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CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 |
11 am.-4 p.m. |
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National Anthem duet performed by 500 Festival Princesses |
11:57 a.m. |
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Qualifications |
Noon-6 p.m. |
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Live Music by Forever The Sickest Kids, Coke Zero Stage |
2-2:30 p.m. |
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Live Music by OK Go, Coke Zero Stage |
2:45-3:45 p.m. |
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Live Music by SUM 41, Coke Zero Stage |
4-5 p.m. |
| Sun, May 18 |
BUMP DAY QUALIFYING/ARMED FORCES DAY - $10 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Live Music by Rapid Fire, Coke Zero Stage |
10:15-11 a.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
10:15-11:15 a.m. |
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Coca-Cola Trading Pin and IndyCar Series Driver Trading Cards (Set 3 of 3) Distribution, MotoGP Garage 34 |
11 a.m. |
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Armed Forces Enlistment Ceremony |
11:20 a.m. |
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National Anthem performed by Military Band, followed by Flyover |
11:24 a.m. |
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Qualifications |
Noon-6 p.m. |
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Legends of the 1988 Indy 500 Q&A, with Michael Andretti and Bobby Rahal, Coke Zero Stage |
1-1:30 p.m. |
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Legends of the 1988 and 1998 Indy 500 Autograph Session, Pagoda Plaza |
1:45-2:45 p.m. |
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Live Music by Jon McLaughlin, Coke Zero Stage |
3-4 p.m. |
| Mon, May 19 |
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
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| Tue, May 20 |
NO TRACK ACTIVITY
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| Wed, May 21 |
AMERICAN FAMILY INSURANCE 500 FESTIVAL COMMUNITY DAY (No track activity) - $7 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Public Track Laps/Garages Open to Public |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 |
11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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Firestone Indy Lights Driver Autograph Session, MotoGP Garages |
11 a.m.-noon |
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Wristband Distribution for Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #1, MotoGP Garage #35 |
12:30-1:30 p.m. |
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Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #1, Pagoda Plaza |
1:30-2:30 p.m. |
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Wristband Distribution for Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #2, MotoGP Garage #35 |
2-3 p.m. |
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Rick Mears Q&A, Coke Zero Stage |
2:30-3 p.m. |
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Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #2, Pagoda Plaza |
3-4 p.m. |
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Rick Mears Book Signing, Pagoda Plaza |
3-4 p.m. |
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Wristband Distribution for Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #3, MotoGP Garage #35 |
3:30-4:30 p.m. |
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Indy 500 Driver Autograph Session #3, Pagoda Plaza |
4:30-5:30 p.m. |
| Thu, May 22 |
FIRESTONE FREEDOM 100 PRACTICE & QUALIFYING - Free
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Public Gates Open |
9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Firestone Indy Lights Practice |
9-9:45 a.m. |
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Firestone Indy Lights Practice |
11-11:45 a.m. |
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Firestone Indy Lights Qualifying |
1:15 p.m. |
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Firestone Indy Lights Practice |
3:40-4 p.m. |
| Fri, May 23 |
MILLER LITE CARB DAY - $10 admission; 5 and under free
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Public Gates Open |
8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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CardioChek Free Cholesterol and Glucose Screenings presented by Vision Racing, MotoGP Garage #33 |
11 a.m.-4 p.m. |
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IndyCar Series Practice |
11 a.m.-noon |
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Firestone Freedom 100 Pre-Race |
Noon |
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National Anthem performed by Lisa Dames, Victory Circle |
12:24 p.m. |
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Firestone Freedom 100 Race |
12:30-1:30 p.m. |
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Music by DJ Orion, Featuring the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders, Victory Podium |
1:30-3 p.m. |
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Pit Stop Challenge |
1:30-3 p.m. |
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Vintage Car Laps |
3 p.m. |
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Miller Lite Carb Day Concert, Featuring Stone Temple Pilots, Miller Lite Stage (located behind Hall of Fame Museum) |
3:30 p.m. |
| Sat, May 24 |
PUBLIC DRIVERS' MEETING/NO TRACK ACTIVITY - Free (IMS activities)
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Public Gates Open |
8 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Autograph Session with Indy 500 Starting Field, Pagoda Plaza |
9-10 a.m. |
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Public Drivers' Meeting |
10:30 a.m. |
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IPL 500 Festival Parade (Downtown Indianapolis) |
Noon |
| Sun, May 25 |
92nd INDIANAPOLIS 500 - Tickets starting at $20
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Public Gates Open |
6 a.m.-6 p.m. |
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Spectacle of Bands |
8 a.m. |
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Celebrity Red Carpet Walk Hosted by EXTRA!, Pagoda Plaza |
10 a.m. |
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"On the Banks of the Wabash" Performed by the Purdue Marching Band |
11:15 a.m. |
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Pre-Race Concert Featuring Jack's Mannequin, Coke Zero Stage |
11:20 a.m.-12:20 p.m. |
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Celebrity/VIP Parade Lap |
11:30 a.m. |
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2006 MotoGP World Champion Nicky Hayden Demonstration Lap |
11:50 a.m. |
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Military Recognition Lap and March |
12:09 p.m. |
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Driver Introductions, Yard of Bricks |
12:32 p.m. |
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"God Bless America" Performed by Florence Henderson, Victory Podium |
12:51 p.m. |
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National Anthem Performed by Julianne Hough, Victory Podium, Flyover |
12:54 p.m. |
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Invocation by Archbishop Daniel Buechlein, Victory Podium |
12:58 p.m. |
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"Taps," Victory Podium |
1 p.m. |
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"Back Home Again in Indiana" Performed by Jim Nabors, Victory Podium, Balloon Spectacle |
1:02 p.m. |
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Command to Start Engines, Mari Hulman George, Victory Podium |
1:03 p.m. |
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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Driver Emerson Fittipaldi Leads the Field to the Start |
1:04 p.m. |
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Honorary Starter Floyd Mayweather Waves the Green Flag to Start the 92nd Indianapolis 500-Mile Race |
1:11 p.m. |
| Mon, May 26 |
INDIANAPOLIS 500 VICTORY CELEBRATION
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IMS Plaza Pavilion |
5 p.m. |
