Indianapolis 500

The Indianapolis 500 is an Car race held annually at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Speedway, Indiana. The event is held over Memorial Day weekend and It is contested as part of the Verizon Wireless IndyCar Series, the top level of United States Championship Car racing, an open-wheel formula colloquially known as "Indy Car Racing". It started in 1911, 2 years after the speedway was constructed.

1916


Due to World War I, the Indy 500 resumed after 1919.

1941


Due to World War II, the Indy 500 resumed after 1946.

1971
Awards over one million, added.

1976
Format Changed from how it was for over 10 years.

1983
By this time, the Logos of the event have gotten more formal.

2011
These logos Celebrated the 500 Mile Race's 100 year Mark.

2014