Indianapolis 500

ABC and VERSUS will provide comprehensive live coverage of the 2010 Indianapolis 500, with ABC broadcasting “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” for the 46th consecutive year and exclusive cable partner VERSUS offering nearly 20 hours of practice and qualifying action.

The Official Program for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, packed with information about “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing” for fans, is available for purchase.

When Janet Guthrie was informed that Ana Beatriz was the fifth female entered in the Indianapolis 500, the racing pioneer reflected on how far women have progressed in the sport.

Multi-platinum singer-songwriter Jewel will perform the national anthem before the start of the 2010 Indianapolis 500.

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing has named rookie Ana Beatriz as the driver of its fourth entry for the 2010 Indianapolis 500, as she could be one of a record five women to make the field for “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

After a full schedule of activities at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Miller Lite Carb Day, Friday, May 28, race fans can eat, drink and laugh as three Indianapolis 500 drivers share the hot seat at the 38th Last Row Party.

The 2010 Indianapolis 500 opens with a full day of activity with Indianapolis Star Opening Day on Saturday, May 15, kicking off a busy schedule of action until Race Day, Sunday, May 30.

The Town of Speedway is facilitating roundtrip bus service for 2010 Indianapolis 500 fans Sunday, May 30 at four convenient locations, including three in downtown Indianapolis and one at Indianapolis International Airport.

Talented young star Graham Rahal will team up with his father, 1986 Indianapolis 500 winner Bobby Rahal, for the first time in an IZOD IndyCar Series car in the 2010 edition of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.”

Popular rock bands join Gin Blossoms, ZZ Top among acts performing at IMS

After a successful, popular debut in 2009, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s Centennial Era Balloon Festival presented by AT&T again will kick off Indianapolis 500 Mile Race activities for 2010 on Saturday, May 8.