Scenes From the Indy 500

The Indy 500 is one of the iconic American sporting events and the venue of one of the great American parties. Here are some scenes from this year’s race and festivities:

This video gives you a sense of the speed of these Indy cars from the perspective of a spectator.

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Girls and cars always go together! Here’s the lovely Courtney Hansen posing with one of the Chevy pace cars.

Tomorrow will be sunny & perfect! #indy #indy500 #greatestspectacleinracing 🏁

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And of course, there was a spectacular crash this year. Fortunately, both Scott Dixon and Jay Howard appear to be OK.

Big crash at the Indy 500 between Scott Dixon and Jay Howard. Both drivers amazingly okay. My first time watching Indy. Come on Alonso!🇪🇸 #indy500 #indy #indianapolis #racing #crash #2017 #alonso #dixon #howard #indycar #indianapolismotorspeedway

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Great shot!

We’re geared up to see @fernandoalo_oficial’s @McLaren IndyCar hit the raceway! Time to leave it all on the track. 😎 #Indy500 . . #Logitech #McLaren #Honda #Indy #FernandoAlonso #Alonso #MonacoGP #racing #racecar #sponsor #indycar #andretti #motorracing #McLarenTeam #McLarenHonda

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Not a pretty sight!

Sometimes, dead is better. #Indy500 #AlleyCats

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