Sunday, May 30, 2027 · Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Indianapolis, Indiana
The 111th Indianapolis 500 is Sunday, May 30, 2027 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Indiana (Memorial Day weekend). Green flag drops at approximately 12:45 PM EDT (4:45 PM UTC · 5:45 PM BST · 10:15 PM IST · 2:45 AM AEST on Monday May 31). The race covers 500 miles (200 laps) and typically takes 3 hours to complete.
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Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is a 2.5-mile rectangular oval in Speedway, Indiana (a suburb of Indianapolis). It opened in 1909 and has hosted the Indianapolis 500 every year since 1911 (with interruptions during World War I and II). IMS is the largest sports venue in the world by seating capacity, with permanent seating for approximately 257,000 fans. The track features four turns banked at 9 degrees and straightaways where cars reach speeds of 230+ mph. The famous Yard of Bricks — one row of original brick at the start/finish line — is still kissed by winners after each race.
No — the Indianapolis 500 is part of the IndyCar Series (open-wheel racing in North America), not Formula 1. The cars are similar in concept but IndyCar uses a spec chassis and different rules from F1. The two series have coexisted since the early 20th century.
The entire month of May at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is dedicated to Indy 500 preparation — practice sessions, qualifying, and support races culminating in the 500-mile race on the Sunday of Memorial Day weekend.