Back to the Ball State Cardinals Newsfeed

Indianapolis 500 traditions start before the race and continue after

The Indianapolis 500 has many long-standing traditions, though many were forced to take a break during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Despite the interruptions, there's plenty that Indy 500 fans and drivers love about the month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Here are some of the most-beloved Indy 500 traditions, some of what sets this apart from most sporting events.

'Greatest Spectacle in Racing'

Alice Greene, a copywriter for WIBC radio, is credited with coining the phrase "The Greatest Spectacle in Racing" in 1954. On the air, legendary Indy 500 voice Sid Collins made it famous.